Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
A place for tiny giants π«Β
If you've never been to The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, here's your chance. The museum is celebrating its 7th Anniversary with free admission.
Your little one is going to love seeing the doll houses, fairy tree and tiny figures.
When:Β Thursday, September 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:Β The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures,Β 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost:Β Free
Take your tiny person to see other tiny things.
Friday,Β Sept. 2, 2016
One more summer nightΒ π«Β
Attend the Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club's Friday Night Barbecues to hold on to fun and carefree summer nights just a little bit longer. Your kid can swim while you watch some bands play live. If you get hungry, there will be food (hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken and more).Β
When: Every Friday until September 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club,Β 4001 N. Country Club Rd.
Cost: $4 for non-members and free for members. Food is extra and the price varies.
Saturday,Β Sept. 3, 2016
Vintage is so in right nowΒ π
Actually, it's always been in. How Sweet It Was near Fourth Avenue is having a grand re-opening party at its new location with beer, live music, friends and discounted shopping. Go check out their collection of throwback clothing.Β
When: Saturday, September 3, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: How Sweet It Was,Β 424 E. 6th St.
Cost: Free
Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016
Go meet Ladybug GirlΒ π«Β
Head to the A-Store at Main Gate Square for crafts, stories and fun and a chance to meet Ladybug Girl. Check out the Ladybug Girl series here.
When: Sunday, September 4, 11:30 a.m.
Where: A-Store, Main Gate Square,Β 814 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free
Monday,Β Sept. 5, 2016
NO SCHOOLΒ π«Β
Get your kids and get the heck out of here. #ThisIsTucson writerΒ Angela Pittenger made a list of the five best day-trips, check them out here.
Tuesday,Β Sept. 6, 2016
Get the girls togetherπΒ
The Melting Pot has ladies night covered with a four-course fondue meal and drink specials. Check out what's included in the mealΒ here.
When: Tuesday, September 6, 4 p.m.
Where: The Melting Pot,Β 7395 N. La Cholla Blvd. #302
Cost:Β $32.95 per person
- This is cheaper than their regular four-course meals.
Get the ladies together for gooey cheese and melted chocolate.
Wednesday,Β Sept. 7, 2016
Learn the difference between tortoises and turtlesΒ π«Β
Take your kid to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a reading of Don't Call Me a Turtle byΒ Elaine A. Powers. There will even be a real turtle and tortoise to meet.
When: Wednesday, September 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens Gift Shop,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Free
Thursday,Β Sept. 8, 2016
Celebrate OSIRIS-RExΒ πΒ π«
OSIRIS-REx is a NASA mission, led by the University of Arizona, to send a spacecraft to collect an asteroid sample. Go to Hotel Congress's launch party to watch a livestream of the launch, meet aliens and see some art.
When: Thursday, September 8, 4:07 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free
Friday,Β Sept. 9, 2016
Watch Rose tell the biggest lie in historyΒ π
Casa Film Bar wants you to try their beers and watch "Titanic." Either get your friends together for a night of tears or bring a date to share your popcorn.Β
When: Friday, September 9, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Movie and popcorn is free but you have to pay for beer.
Try not to cry for the millionth time.
Saturday,Β Sept. 10, 2016
Go shopping for a good causeπ
If you like buying clothes for almost no money at all, go to Buffalo Exchange for their $1 sale. Seriously, Buffalo Exchange will be selling men and women's clothes for $1 to benefitΒ Humane Society of Southern Arizona.Β
When: Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Exchange,Β 2001 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: This sale is open to everyone but they ask that you bring cash.
Sunday,Β Sept. 11, 2016
Bike to MOCAΒ πΒ π«Β
The Museum of Contemporary Art wants you to explore their museum for free. Just ride over to the museum on a bike, show off your helmet and you're in. Check out their exhibits here.Β
When: Sunday, September 11, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free
Monday,Β Sept. 12, 2016
Show off a hidden talentπ
The Screening Room invites everyone to show off their hidden talent at their open mic night. Performers sign up at the door.Β The best part is you don't have to participate, you can just watch, eat pizza and drink wine.Β
When: Monday, September 12, 7 p.m.
Where: The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free but food and drinks cost you.
- Bring your ID to purchase alcohol.
Tuesday,Β Sept. 13, 2016
Get bendy on a rooftopπ
Bring your yoga mat to Playground on Congress Street for Rooftop Yoga. You and your friends can get away from your normal studio and see Tucson from all angles.Β
When: Tuesday, September 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Playground Bar and Lounge,Β 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: $6
Wednesday,Β Sept. 14, 2016
See a different side of the UA campusΒ πΒ π«Β
Let a UA Museum of ArtΒ docent show you all the different kinds of art on campus. You'll see sculptures, learn about the fountains and much more.Β
*Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for the tour here.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 10 a.m.
Where:Β UA Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Rd.
Cost: Free
Thursday,Β Sept. 15, 2016
Learn about edible plantsΒ π
Go to an Edible Plant Tour and Tasting to learn about which plants you can use in your next meal.Β CafΓ© Botanica chefs will demonstrate how to make a delicious meal with garden ingredients.Β
When: Thursday, September 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $25 per person
- Register for the class here.
Friday,Β Sept. 16, 2016
Let someone else entertain your toddlerΒ π«Β
Bookmans Grant invites all toddlers to sing songs, eat some snacks and do some crafts.Β
When:Β Friday, September 16, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Where: Bookmans Grant, 1930 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: Free
Saturday,Β Sept. 17, 2016
Calling all Danny Zuko lovers!Β ππ«Β
Get your summer crush to come with you to a "Grease" sing along at The Loft Cinema. Go dressed up as your favorite character for a chance to win a prize in theirΒ Rockinβ Rydell Costume Contest. Don't worry about winning, everyone gets a Grease Goodie Bag with admission.
When: Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Loft members and children 12-and-under pay $8 and everyone else pays $10.
Sunday,Β Sept. 18, 2016
Get buggy at the Arizona Insect FestivalΒ π«Β
Put your fear of bugs aside for one day because your kid is going to love seeing and touching bugs of all shapes, sizes and colors. This festival is a must-do.
These Arizona queens, relatives of the monarch butterfly, are among the 1.5 million pinned specimens in the Arizona Insect Collection.Β
When: Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Student Union Grand Ballroom on the third floor
Cost: Free
Monday,Β Sept. 19, 2016
Enjoy en evening filled with Joy (and friends)Β π«Β
Go to the Dusenberry-River Library to watch "Inside Out."Β
When: Monday, September 19, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where:Β Dusenberry-River Library,Β 5605Β E. River Rd.
Cost: Free and popcorn is provided.
Tuesday,Β Sept. 20, 2016
Remember a legendΒ π
The Loft Cinema is playing "David BowieΒ Is"Β for everyone that misses him. You can also enter a free raffle for a chance to win Bowie vinyl and other goodies.
When: Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Loft members pay $10 and non-members pay $12.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016
Do some stretching with your little oneΒ π«Β
Head to Bookmans Sports forΒ Mommy and Me Yoga. You are welcome to bring your tiny babies so that you can watch them while you stretch or bring your older kid (up to 6 years old) to do some stretches with you. Bring your own yoga mat or buy one there.
When:Β Wednesday, September 21, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where:Β Bookmans Sports Exchange,Β 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Free
Thursday,Β Sept. 22, 2016
Experience another cultureΒ πΒ π«Β
Help the Greek Festival celebrate its 40th anniversary. Go for authentic greek food, dessert, dancing, shopping and activities.Β
When:Β
- Thursday, September 22, 5 to 10 p.m.
- Friday, September 23, 3 to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, September 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, September 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,Β 1145 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Cost: Children under 12 are free and general admission is $3.Β
- Food, dessert and anything else you might buy is not free. Bring some money for baklava.
Friday,Β Sept. 23 &Β Saturday,Β Sept. 24, 2016
Find something that speaks to your soulΒ πΒ π«Β
Everyone has a chance to browse vintage items and homemade products at the Front Porch Pickins Vintage and Handmade Market. Buy that thing that reminds you of your childhood or introduce your kid to something new.
When:Β
- Early entry is 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
- General entry isΒ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on SaturdayΒ
Where: Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Early entry is $20 and general admission is $7
- Purchase your tickets here.
Sunday,Β Sept. 25, 2016
Put the spotlight onΒ Richard GilmanΒ π
Go to The Loft Cinema to watch "Spotlight" then talk to Richard Gilman, the former Boston Globe publisher depicted in the film.Β
When: Sunday, September 25, 2 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Loft members and students pay $6 and everyone else pays $8.
Monday,Β Sept. 26, 2016
Make something beautifulΒ π«Β
Give a rock some love at theΒ Dusenberry-River Library. Turn a rock into a lady bug, give it a beautiful design or paint it in your favorite color.Β
*All of the supplies will be provided but you can bring your own rock, if you want.
When: Monday, September 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Dusenberry-River Library,Β 5605Β E. River Rd.
Cost: Free
Tuesday,Β Sept. 27, 2016
Put your Game of Thrones knowledge to the testΒ π
If you're a die hard "Game of Thrones" fan, this might be the event for you. Casa Film Bar wants you to show off everything you know about Jon Snow for prizes and glory.
*Get there early because if it's anything like the Harry Potter Trivia Night they hosted in July, it's going to be super busy.Β
When: Tuesday, September 27, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Sorry guys, this one got a little messy. Shouldn't have ordered the rice and beans on the side.Β
Wednesday,Β Sept. 28, 2016
Take the #ThisIsTucson breakfast burrito challengeΒ πΒ π«Β
Food writer Andi Berlin ate 24 breakfast burritos, one for each hour of the day. You can either try eating 24 in 24 hours or maybe just go try one of the burritos on her list. Her favorite was the chorizo and egg burrito from Anita Street Market. What's yours?
Check out the list here.
Thursday,Β Sept. 29, 2016
Experience the Tucson Botanical Gardens at nightΒ π«Β
Get the family off the couch for bugs and nature. The Tucson Botanical Gardens wants you to see their gardens after the sun and temperature goes down at Twilight Thursdays. Star reporter Becky Pallack went and loved it, check it outΒ here.Β
When: Every Thursday until October 20, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $9 for adults, $5 for children and members/visitors with a dinner reservation get in for free.
Friday,Β Sept. 30, 2016
Get your margarita onπ
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is giving you a reason to drink as many margarita (samples) as you want β not that you ever really need a reason. Attend their World Margarita Championship for food sampling and margarita tastings.
*This is a 21+ event.Β
A bevy of Tucson bartenders compete for the title of World Margarita Champion.Β
When: Friday, September 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa,Β 3800 E. Sunrise Dr.
Cost: $55 per person
- Purchase your tickets here.
