Fun for the family
Eat food inspired by Frida Kahlo
Tucson Botanical Gardens is throwing a monthly celebration for Frida Kahlo called Frida al Fresco. There will be a farmers market, food, live music, and a place to make flower crowns.
Get in for free when you make a reservation. Call 520-884-5033 to make a reservation.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Didn't make a reservation? Admission is $13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors/military, $7.50 for children between 4-17, and free for members and children 3 and under.
Two days of the Illusionist at Arizona Rose Theatre
Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with magic, surprises and mystery. ✨
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 28, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona Rose Theatre, 4500 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 329
Cost: $10 per person. Get your tickets before they sell out here.
Family Day at UA Poetry Center
Creative writing workshops. Food. Activities and games. AND TYPEWRITERS.
Your kid will be surprised by the typewriters throughout the library. This is the perfect opportunity for the family to hang out together.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St.
Cost: Event is free.
Family Brain Boost at the Children's Museum
Go to the Children's Museum downtown and stay for the family-friendly Family Brain Boost. Learn about all the science around us.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave.
Cost: Included in admission. General admission is $8 and children under 12 months are free.
Learn keyboard basics at Bookmans Ina
Do you really need convincing? You'll learn the keyboard basics for free!
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 29, noon to 1:45 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Ina, 3733 W. Ina Rd.
Cost: Event is free.
Dinner on the Docks
Get your friend, your neighbor, your baby, your table, your food together for a picnic on the docks. Eat your meal as the Amtrak rolls by.
Bring everything you need for a successful picnic and don't forget to clean up after yourself when you leave.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 28, get there at 5:30 p.m. to set up and see the Amtrak roll by 7:35 p.m.
Where: Click here to see exactly where to go.
Cost: Event is free and open to everyone.
Click here to see exactly where to go.
Fun for everyone else
Adult Coloring Hour at Mostly Books
Get your adult friends together for an hour of relaxing coloring. Bring your own coloring book or purchase one there. Crayons, colored pencils and markers are provided.
You must be 14 or older to attend this event.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
Wildcats to the Rescue Fun 5k
Keep true to your New Year's resolution with a run that benefits a good cause. And you can dress up like a super hero. Who doesn't want to dress up like a super hero?
Find more information and register here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Old Main, 1200 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Registration is free but there is a $10 suggested donation.
History on Tap at the Arizona Historical Society
🍻 There will be beer, food and a recreation of the 1870s Levin’s Beer Garden.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. 2nd St.
Cost: General admission is $40 and $30 for Arizona Historical Society members, which includes 12 drink tickets, a souvenir tasting mug, and museum admission. Designated drivers pay $20.
Get spooked at The Loft Cinema
Watch seven horror movies in 12 hours. "The Shining" and "Fright Night" are some of the movies playing during The All-Nite Scream-O-Rama.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 29, 7 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $13 for Loft members and advance tickets or $15 on day of event.
Girl Scout Cookie Pairing at Tap & Bottle and Borderlands
Your Girl Scout cookie dreams just came true.
Beer and your favorite cookie come together at Tap & Bottle and Borderlands. Here's how it works: you get a flight of beer or wine carefully chosen to pair well with Girl Scout cookies.
Maybe you're not feeling wine or beer, Exo is pairing coffee and cookies. Then if you're still cookie crazy, grab a box from the troop outside of the coffee shop.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 28, noon to 4 p.m.
Where:
• Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 135
• Exo Roast Co., 403 N. 6th Ave.
• Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: Bring money for cookies and beer. Girl Scout cookies are $5 a box now.
