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Join Family Fun Arizona for our 6th Annual Family Fun WINTERFEST on Saturday, January 4th inside The Arizona Boardwalk! Play in the falling SNOW FLURRY or take photos with Elsa and Anna from Frozen! DJ FLO will be playing music on center stage while the kids enjoy the Bounce Houses, Slides, Face Painting and more!! The parents can enjoy shopping from our various Local Vendors and eating yummy food from a variety of restaurants on property too! Let's celebrate the winter weather and have some fun! This is a FREE family event. BUT, if you REGISTER below for your free ticket, bring it with you to the festival and you'll be entered into the Family Fun Arizona Giveaway Drawings!! You could win a number of prizes from Local Attraction Tickets, Restaurant Gift Cards and more!! 1 ENTRY PER FAMILY! Additional raffle ticket entries can be purchased at the door (10 for $5.00 at registration). Here are the some of the prizes you can win: ⭐ FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO ODYSEA AQUARIUM ⭐ FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND ⭐ FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO THE UFO EXPERIENCE! ⭐ SHOPPING & RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS AND MORE!!
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Join us on Armory Park for the annual Downtown Parade of Lights. The festival will begin at 4pm with food trucks, vendors, music and more followed by the parade kicking off at 6:30pm! Come one, come all, Happy Holidays! join the parade, view the parade route, and 'lots more.
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Recommended for ages 6-10. The show features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, music by Brad Alexander, and original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman. Photo of Original Off-Broadway Cast by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Brian Owen, Forest VanDyke, L.R. Davidson, Jamie LaVerdiere, Dan Rosales, Crystal Sha’nae.
"Celebrate the holidays season with TMA on December 8th with a variety of hands-on activities, performances with community partners, and pictures with Santa! Art-making activities from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Tissue paper stain glass ornaments – Create the effect of stain glass using tissue paper to make your own ornament or piece of art. Felt holiday pins – Using felt to create your own festive wearable art. Frames for Santa pictures – Use a mix of materials to create a frame for your picture we Santa. The Sugar Plum Fairy from Ballet Tucson’s The Nutcracker will be at the museum to share some special holiday magic. Children of all ages are invited to join her Nutcracker ballet class and to hear the enchanting story of The Nutcracker from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa in the museum’s Creative Space. The museum will provide Intax instant photos and will give you the opportunity to take your own pictures on your own devices from 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Arizona Women’s Chorus will perform a blend of seasonal-themed music and holiday-inspired tunes in the museum galleries from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Second SundAZe is presented by The Stonewall Foundation Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona."
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Recommended for ages 6-10. The show features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, music by Brad Alexander, and original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman. Photo of Original Off-Broadway Cast by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Brian Owen, Forest VanDyke, L.R. Davidson, Jamie LaVerdiere, Dan Rosales, Crystal Sha’nae.
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Put your imagination in gear and go! Touch A Truck is a FREE, exciting event for kids to climb on board, get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicle, and meet community heroes and partners. Various vehicles, inflatables, yard games, and food trucks will be a part of the fun! Police Cars S.W.A.T. vehicles Fire Trucks Construction vehicles Busses Tractors ... and more!
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
We are so excited for the return of PlayPalooza - A Family Festival🎉 This is a FREE community event! Our lovely host Trail Dust Town is offering discounted $5 wristbands which will include unlimited rides and face painting during our event. We will have vendors and activities that are all kid and family related! More info to come, but SAVE THE DATE and stay tuned for updates! ❤️$5 Wristbands 💜Crafts 💙Family Friendly Vendors, attractions, and services showcase 🧡Facepainting 💚and more to be added! Interested in being apart of this event? Email Tucson@theplaydistrict.com for vendor and sponsor information.
"Join us on November 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a campus-wide Block Party to celebrate the Tucson Museum of Art’s centennial year. The event will be filled with hands-on activities and experiences for all ages along with food vendors, music, and community partners including This is Tucson, the Chinese Chorizo Project and the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum. Be sure to check-out a temporary ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos by artist-author Mele Martinez as well as a Chinese grocery store installation by chef-artist Feng-Feng Yeh, in the restored and reopened Casa Cordova from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum admission will be pay-what-you-wish all day! Check out November’s Second SundAze line-up below. · DJ Tito Sauvecito: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. · Food Vendors: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Purchase from Herculean Chicken, Ensenada Street Food, Lumbre Pizza A La Leña*, Dirty T Tamarindo, Carbs & Coffee Co * & Hebrews Coffee *will be offering chorizo dish as part of The Chinese Chorizo Festival · Caricatures by Todd: 11 a.m. – 1p.m. · Flores de Papel Popup with the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum (Paper Flowers): 11 a.m. –3 p.m. and with a demo by Josefina at 11:30 am in the Patricia Morgan & Peter Salomon Sculpture Garden · Live Screen Printing: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. · Temporary Tattoo Station: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. · Face painting: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. · Art-making Stations: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Art activities will include sculptures with model magic and mask making. · Coloring Sheet Station in the Creative Space: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Second SundAZe is presented by The Stonewall Foundation Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona."
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.
Sunday, November 3, 8:30am - 3pm. Bring the family together to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at Tucson Botanical Gardens in the beloved Nuestro Jardín, or Barrio Garden. Enjoy festive floral displays and an ofrenda, a community altar to honor the lives of family and friends who have passed. There will be mariachi and puppet performances, and educational programming for all ages. Included in Gardens
Join the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Association of Arizona in partnership with the Ocho Rios Jerk Spot family for our 4th Annual Children’s Halloween Trunk or Treat event! - Refreshments (Limited Supply) - Bounce House - Candy
Celebrate Halloween at The Saguaro Bloom Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 4-7pm at the Clubhouse. RSVP and event wristbands are required to participate at this event. 🎃 📆 October 31 ⏰ 4 to 7pm 📍Clubhouse 🚨 PARKING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM 🚨 👉 RSVP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/241832353538155 👉 FOOD TRUCKS: 🧇 Belicious Waffles 🌮 Taco Rico 🍖 Biggie Boy BBQ 🦞 Rockin Rollz Lobster and Sushi 🧋 BarDown Fitness and Nutrition + The Brew 🌭 Col Mustard and Mr. Ice Guy 👉 TRUNK OR TREAT: - plastic bags will be available for those who don’t have candy bags for the trunk or treat - registration is REQUIRED to participate and you are responsible for decorating your own trunk - the association will be providing 10-15 pounds of candy per vehicle that participates to hand out to those wearing wristbands - register your vehicle here: https://form.jotform.com/241832353538155 👉 ACTIVITIES: - 4 face painters in the multipurpose room - Glow Stick Station inside the clubhouse kitchen - NorthWest Fire will be parked inside the clubhouse parking lot - Halloween Music will be playing throughout the event - Inflatable Slides with attendants will be on the clubhouse lawn courtesy of Santa Rita Landscaping - 300 pounds of candy at the trunk or treat - Event Wristbands to prevent nonresidents or nonguests from participating - Vendor and Resident Trunk or Treat
Calling all ghosts and ghouls three years old and under! Dress in gourd-geous attire and bring your Mummy or day-scare grown-up to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a little candy-free, pre-trick or treating. If you’re dressed in costume, you’ll receive a special sticker on arrival and the opportunity to scare up a special Halloween craft. Try the Kids’ Menu at Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill for breakfast or lunch on October 31, 9am – 2pm and receive an eerie-sistible cookie.* Bone appetite! Witching you a happy Halloween! For the grown-ups: Admission to the Gardens for children three and under is free. *The sticker, craft, and cookie are compliments of the Gardens and Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill, while supplies last.
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Trunk or Treat event on 10/30 from 2pm-6pm! This free event is perfect for the whole family. Dress up in your spookiest costumes and bring the kids along for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Plus, don't miss your chance to win exciting prizes for the best decorated car and best costume. Join us for a frightfully fantastic event!
Join us on Wednesday mornings through December 18 at 10am for a preschool story hour. Nature-themed stories, puppets, coloring and play in the Children's Discovery Garden, weekly. Geared towards ages 5 and under but children of all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens Admission. No reservation required. While you're at the Gardens, be sure to visit The Great Garden Express, and Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill - children's menu available daily.