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We are so excited for the return of PlayPalooza - A Family Festival🎉 The Play District® is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated PlayPalooza Family Festival, coming to the new and innovative Second Sky community space on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This year’s event will focus on STEM development in children, community building, and the power of PLAY, promising an unforgettable day for Tucson families. PlayPalooza is designed to bring the community together while showcasing the best in family-friendly businesses, activities, and entertainment. ❤️Focus on STEM and community building 💜Crafts 💙Family Friendly Vendors, attractions, and services showcase 🧡Facepainting 💚and more to be added! Let's PLAY! Interested in being apart of this event? Email Tucson@theplaydistrict.com for vendor and sponsor information.

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🌱🌼 Join us for Little Leaf Collective’s Second Saturdays Family Fest at Trail Dust Town! 🌼🌱 📅 Saturday, April 12th ⏰ 9 AM - 11 AM 📍 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd Join us for a free, family-friendly morning filled with music, creativity, and fun! 🎶🌸✨ 🌟 Celebrate our featured collective member of the month: Mr. Nature! 🎸 🎨 Crafts with Young at Heart Together 📖 Bilingual Story Time 🍃 Sensory Fun with Outdoor Nature Play 🎤 Little Leaf Open Mic 🎠 $3 amusement rides 🥫 Bring canned food donations Let’s spread peace, love, and kindness together! 💛🌎🌻 See you there!

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Welcome to the 2025 Week of the Young Child® Kick-Off Event: Together We Play A Week of the Young Child Celebration at Children's Museum Tucson! The purpose of the Week of the Young Child® is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child® in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child® is a time to plan how we—as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation—will better meet the needs of all young children and their families. The Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children is partnering with other organizations like First Things First, Tucson Young Professionals, and The Play District to create a community event to kick-off this wonderful week. This event is created to spark community awareness and advocacy for the importance of early childhood. Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating our youngest learners. From interactive activities to creative crafts, there's something for every child to enjoy. Come and play with us as we honor the importance of early childhood education. Don't miss out on this exciting event that's perfect for kids and families alike! This is a free for the first 200 visitors at Children's Museum Tucson on Sunday April 6th starting at 10am. Entry is first come first served.

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Touch-A-Truck™ is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and TOUCH vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family – meet the people who build, protect and serve Pima County or get creative with an activity. Hungry? Food trucks will be on-site offering lunch and snacks for purchase. Hosted by The Junior League of Tucson. Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:30am – 1pm Kino Sports Complex: 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 Please note that we've included a quiet hour from 9:30am–10:30am so kiddos who are more sensitive to loud noises and bright lights can still enjoy the fun. Starting at 10:30am, children will be encouraged to honk the horns and sounds the sirens! Due to the noise and number of children at the event, only service animals are allowed. No pets, please. This is a rain or shine event! Tickets: Tickets are $5 prior to the event and $10 day-of. Location: The event will be held at Kino Sports Complex (2500 E Ajo Way) in the parking lots located off of E. Ajo Way and Forgeus Ave. Please enter and exit the event utilizing the E. Ajo Way and Forgeus intersection. Thank you for your support! Please contact touchatruck@juniorleagueoftucson.org with any questions about your event registration.

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Come join us for a free community event with a live DJ, entertainment, glitter tattoos, kite making, crafts, games and activities, a bicycle raffle, food, and TONS of resources for families!! We will be in the Festival Area of Reid Park, near the zoo entrance. Hope you'll stop by!!

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Get ready for the largest Fiesta in the desert as we celebrate our town! Come out to Anamax Park and enjoy over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, an epic kids zone, drone show, and so much more! Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Anamax Park (off-site parking at Town Hall and SUSD lots)

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Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math at this year’s STEAM Sunday, tailored for families with children 2-8 years old. During this morning of fun, the Tucson J Early Childhood educators, other J departments, and community partners will be hosting educational, hands-on, and play-based activities at the Tucson J. Our goal is for each child to explore their curiosity about the world around them! A light snack will be served and the first 100 children who attend will receive a surprise goodie bag, so be sure to arrive early to get yours! Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. Don’t forget to dress your little scientist in clothes that can get messy.

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Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome!

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One of Steam Pump Ranch's favorite community events takes place on the second Saturday of each month from October through April. Each event will include tours of the historical area of the property, prehistoric demonstrations, the Oro Valley Farmer's Market, the Makers Market featuring arts and crafts from community creatives, and kids' crafts. To learn more about becoming a vendor, click here. Live music will be provided by Richard Islas from 10:30 a.m. - noon. SPECIAL ADDITION: The Oro Valley Children’s Museum will have a booth with kids’ activities alongside the Parks & Recreation kids’ craft booth for both the November and December Second Saturdays.

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Hop on over to La Encantada and have some Easter fun🐰! We’ll have something for every-bunny: photos with the Easter Bunny, Bubble Fun, and Easter Egg Hunts. Here’s the schedule: 🐰Bunny Photos🐰 10 am – 2 pm 🐰Bubble Fun🐰 10am – 2pm 🐰Easter Egg Hunts (Ages 10 and under)🐰 11 am & 1 pm Best of all, it’s complimentary!

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Hop 🐇on over to River Center for an afternoon of FREE fun to kick off SPRING! 🌼 Selfies with the Easter Bunny 📸🐰 DJ music 🎶 Fun giveaways Face painting🖌️ 🎨 and more! 😄

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Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome!

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The Oro Valley Easter Eggstravaganza is an annual egg hunt that includes jumping castles, crafts, games, food trucks and other fun activities! Join us for a free, family-friendly event at James D. Kriegh Park with food trucks, arts and crafts, games and the Easter bunny! Easter egg hunt divided by age groups. EGG HUNT AGE GROUPS 9:30 a.m. Ages 0-2 9:50 a.m. Ages 3-5 10:10 a.m. Ages 6-8 10:30 a.m. Ages 9-10 To learn more about the event and see the event map, follow this link: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/.../Events/Easter-Eggstravaganza

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Discover all the ways to help make your world a healthier, greener place to live! At Earth Day Festival, our community partners will share hands-on activities and demonstrations to inspire the next generation of climate conscious citizens and stewards of sustainability. Learn about recycling and composting from the experts, the joy of gardening from your local community garden volunteers, and the fun of getting out and enjoying nature with after school programs. Or learn about nature in your backyard with exhibits from local wildlife groups! There will be exhibitors and activities outside the Museum for all ages. Adults with children are welcome inside the courtyard and the Museum for more kid-centric activities. It’s free!

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Meet members of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona including Ben and Kate Elliott, the group’s director. They are gearing up for the “All In for Autism Dino Day and Walk” on Saturday, April 19th at Tucson Convention Center. It’s a community event that offers resources, support and celebration for anyone who participates.

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Join in the Easter Celebration at Old Tucson. Once you arrive, we invite you to hop around and enjoy a variety of Easter activities, including: - A Meet n Greet with the Easter Bunny - Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt - Face Painting - Jelly Bean Contest - Easter Coloring Fun Activities - Fun food and beverage options 2025 – NEW RIDES | NEW SHOWS | NEW ADVENTURES Old Tucson has added a variety of activities and events for kids and families in 2025. Come see the exciting new shows, adventurous attractions, delicious food and beverages, and brand-new rides. This March the park is introducing 2 rides in our kids focused area. The first ride called “The Pony Express”, will gives kids the chance to see what the Pony Express riders experienced in the 1800s by saddling up on their own horse (mechanical) and traversing a winding track in the desert. The second ride called “Car Convoy” spins multiple classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles in a circle, allowing kids the chance to drive their very own classic vehicle.

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Hop on over for a morning filled with fun at Breakfast with the Bunny! Begin the morning with a delicious breakfast buffet in the Savoy Opera House. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures and to say hello, and children can use their creativity at our craft table. Following breakfast, children will participate in an Easter egg hunt outside in Trail Dust Town. Don't forget to bring your own basket! After collecting 10 eggs, they can turn in their finds for a treat bag and spend the rest of the morning riding amusement rides. This is sure to be a memorable and adorable morning! A limited quantity of Easter baskets, bunny ears, and spring accessories will be available for purchase at the event.

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Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome!

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Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome!

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