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Pima County Fair Opening Day
It's that time again! Enjoy funky fairΒ food, see some concerts, visit the carnival rides, booths and animals. Get more details about fair events and deals here.
Where:Β Pima County Fair,Β 11300 S. Houghton Rd.
When:Β Thursday, April 19, 1 p.m. to midnight, The fair will be in town fromΒ April 19-29.Β
Cost:Β Adults $9, ages 6-10 $5, Military $5, ages 5 and under are free. Parking $5
For more informationΒ click here.
Ludacris at the Pima County Fair
This show is free with admission to the fair though a limited number of upgraded seats are available at an extra cost. Check out all the music at the Pima County Fair, including Ja Rule, Ashanti, Kid N Play and Randy Houser.
Where:Β Pima County Fair,Β 11300 S. Houghton Rd.
When:Β Thursday, April 19, 8-9:30 p.m.
Cost:Β Free with fair admission
For more informationΒ click here.
BEERFEST at the Pima County Fair (Sponsored)
Support local breweries and breweries abroad while benefitting the Centurion Foundation. Activities include music, games, door prices and more. All attendees will receive a commemorative cup and of courseΒ BEER! Must be 21-and-over to attend and show valid ID at entrance.
Sample American craft beersΒ and select beers from around the world: 10 Barrel Brewery; Barrio Brewing Company; Breckenridge Brewery; Bud Light Ritas; Elysian Brewing Company; Estrella Jalisco; Four Peaks Brewery; Goose Island; Golden Road Brewing; Shock Top; Spiked Seltzer; Stella Artois
Where:Β Sunset Cantina Bar and Grill at the Pima County Fairgrounds,Β 11300 S. Houghton Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 21, noon to 4 p.m.
Cost:Β 10 tastes for $15, fair admission sold separately. DiscountedΒ ticketsΒ are available for a limited time or pay full price at the door.Β Click here for tickets.
πFor Everyoneπ
Cultivate Spring 2018 pop-up market at the Chicago Store
Go shopping and meet local independent designers, artists and shops. Early-bird tickets get you in before the crowds at 8 a.m.
Where: The former Chicago Store,Β 130 E. Congress St.
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost:Β Free
For more informationΒ click here.
Tucson Earth Day Festival
Celebrate the environment at this 23-year-old festival hosted at the Children's Museum Tucson.
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
When: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Rancho Sahuarita Twilight Market in Sahuarita
Take a little road trip and shopΒ produce, baked goods, arts & crafts and eat at the food trucks.Β
Where:Β Rancho Sahuarita Twilight Market,Β 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul
When:Β Friday, April 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost:Β Event is free to attendΒ
For more informationΒ click here.
Turkish Bazaar Food Festival
Get your hands on someΒ gozleme, kebabs, baklava and coffee while you enjoyΒ authentic Turkish music, artisan Turkish Ebru and Henna at this first ever Turkish food festival to raise moneyΒ for programs and activities to support immigrant family programs.
Where: Sema Foundation,Β 2843 N. Alvernon Way
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. toΒ 7 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attendΒ
For more information click here.
Free Events at Camp Cooper
Visit live animal demos, facility tours, live music from local schools, night hike and look through telescopes by the campfire. Food trucks will also be available at the event.
Where:Β Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, 5403 W Trails End Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 22, 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend, but bring some money for the food trucks.
For more information click here.
Camping Under The Stars in Marana
Camp overnight in andΒ watch the movie "Coco" in the park, sit by the camp fire, star gazing, crafts, games, and environmental exhibits. There will also be a tent decorating contest with prizes.Β
Where:Β Ora Mae Harn District Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m. to Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m.
Cost:Β $5 for 4 people, $10 for 5-8 people, $15 for 9 people. Please registerΒ
For more information click here.
Earth Day $1 Day Sale at the Buffalo ExchangeΒ
Sale is cash only. Be sure to arrive early for the deals, they sell out fast. Deals will beΒ men and womenβs clothing and accessories. Be sure to bring your own bag.Β
Where:Β Buffalo Exchange ,Β 2001 E. Speedway Blvd.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 21,Β 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend, but bring cash for shopping.
For more information click here.
National Park Week free admission day
Visit Saguaro National Park East orΒ Saguaro National Park West for free.
Where:Β Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail; Saguaro National Park West,Β 2700 N. Kinney Road
When: Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: FreeΒ
For more information click here.
A Carnival with Heart
Have fun with carnival activities, food and ridesΒ to support moms and babies.
Where:Β Polly Anna Park atΒ Trail Dust Town,Β 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
When:Β Friday, April 20, 5-7 p.m.
Cost:Β GoΒ hereΒ for suggested donations.
For more informationΒ click here.
30th Anniversary Celebration at the Wildlife Museum
Celebrate the museum's 30 years in Tucson with $5 admission, activities, food trucks and more. All proceeds benefit education programs at the museum.
Where:Β International Wildlife Museum,Β 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost:Β $5 admission; $5 wristband gets you a horseback ride, face painting and balloon animal.
For more informationΒ click here.
Running Safety and Personal Defense Class
Attendees will be shown self-defense techniques and will be allowed to practice these moves with a certified instructor.Β
Where:Β The Core at La Encantada,Β 2905 E Skyline Dr.
When:Β Sunday, April 22, 3-5 p.m.
Cost:Β Free, call to reserve a spot. Dress for activity.
For more informationΒ click here.
Inner Tube Art Class
Lets upcycle! Supplies will be provided to make inner-tube flowers, wallets, earrings, cuffs and more. Kids are welcome to participate too.Β
Where:Β BICAS, 2001 N. 7th Ave.
When:Β Sunday, April 22, noon to 2 p.m.
Cost:Β $5
For more information click here.
Building Low Cost Self-Watering ContainersΒ
Learn how to save on water this summer and grow healthy vegatables with aΒ self-watering container.Β The workshop will show how to useΒ common up-cycled materials for less than $10.
Where:Β Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave.
When:Β Monday, April 23, 5-6 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Going out of business sale at Upcycle
Upcycle Tucson will be closing on Saturday, April 28. There's lots of crafty stuff to pick through for DIY projects you have in mind at home.
Where:Β Upcycle Tucson, 924 W. Grant Rd.Β
When: April 18-21 and April 25-28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Β
Cost: Free to attend
For more information click here.Β
πKidsπ
Kids Night Out
Give yourself a break and give your kids a good time with movie night atΒ POPPKiDZ. Bring theirΒ PJ's, sunscreen, towel and a bottle of water.
Where:Β POPPKiDZ, 2045 W. Omar Dr.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 5-9 p.m.
Cost:Β $15 Per child, or $12 if you reserve your spot in advance.
For more information click here.
Kids' Open Mic at La Cocina
Take you kiddo to this event to show their talents. Kids canΒ sing, dance, tell jokes, do magic and perform other talents. Don't forget about the seasonal craft workshop while you watch the show.Β
Where:Β La Cocina Restaurant and Cantina, 201 N. Court Ave.
When:Β Sunday at 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
For more information click here.
π―ββοΈBFFπ―ββοΈ
Self-Defense/Krav Maga Introductory Class
Learn self defense and get a workout at the same time.Β Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring a bottle of water.Β
Where:Β Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense,Β 1548 S. Euclid, Suite B.
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 1:30-3 p.m.
Cost:Β Your first class is free, $35 for returning guests
For more informationΒ click here.
Spring Yoga Series
This is a 60-minute, all-levels yoga class. Get ready to balance, reach and sweat.Β
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
When:Β Saturday, April 21, 10-11 a.m.
Cost:Β $5, bring your mat and water
For more informationΒ click here.
Mermaids on the Beach Plant Nite
Eat some food or have a drink and make an aquatic masterpiece.Β
Where:Β Hot Rods Old Vail Restaurant and Bar,Β 10500 E. Old Vail Rd.
When:Β Sunday, April 22, 5-8 p.m.
Cost:Β $56
For more informationΒ click here.
Surreal SunflowersΒ
Paint likeΒ Van Gogh and make a colorful masterpiece.
Where:Β HighWire Lounge, 14 S. Arizona Ave.
When:Β Thursday, April 19, 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $30
For more information click here.
Watercolor Sugar Skull
Here is your chance to paint a beautiful sugar skull on either wood pallets or a canvas.Β Β
Where:Β Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
When:Β Saturday, April 21,Β 6:15 p.m.
Cost:Β $35
For more information click here.
Ladies Who Lift - Kettlebell Workshop
Make some new friends while you sweat it out. All levels are welcome to this workshop.
Where:Β Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense, 1548 S. Euclid Ave. #B
When:Β Sunday, April 22, 1-3 p.m.
Cost:Β $27.03
For more information click here.
π₯Moviesπ₯
Free Outdoor Screening of Coco
See the magical, musical, Oscar-winning animated adventure "Coco" screened under the stars on The Loft Cinemaβs giant inflatable solar cinema screen.
Where: TheΒ Highland Bowl on the University of Arizona campus near the Tree Ring Lab.
When:Β Friday, April 20, 9-10:45 p.m.
Cost:Β Free
For more informationΒ click here.
Arizona International Film Festival: Ordinary Days
See a drama/mystery film shot from different perspectives of family life.Β
Where:Β The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
When:Β Thursday, April 19,Β 7 p.m.
Cost:Β $9.27
For more informationΒ click here.
Rodents of Unusual Size at the Arizona International Film Festival
Learn about 20-pound swamp rats in LouisianaΒ and the story of the fight between rodent and the townsfolk.
Where:Β The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
When:Β Friday, April 20, 6-8 p.m.
Cost:Β $9.27
For more informationΒ click here.
Skyglow - Earth Day Screening
See scenic light shows from the night sky, cities and other wonders of our planet.
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When:Β Sunday, April 22, 2-4 p.m.
Cost:Β $6-8
For more informationΒ click here.
Drive-In to see The Lion King
Pack up the car and go to the movies to see one of Disney's classics.
Where:Β Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Rd.
When:Β Sunday, April 22, 7:30-9 p.m.
Cost:Β $15 per vehicle or $20 front row parking
For more information click here.
Grave of the Fireflies
See one ofΒ Tsutomu Tatsumi's classic anime movies about a brother and sister who get separatedΒ from their parents and rely on each other to stay alive.Β
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When:Β Tuesday, April 24, 7- 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $6-$10.75
For more information click here.
ποΈWeekly Ads ποΈ
Target - April 15-21 -Β Get a $5 gift card when you buy select Up & Up products. Get $10 gift card if you spend over $40 in family apparel, shoes and accessories. Women's tees and tanks 3/$20 or $8 each, women's shoes $12.99 - $32.99Β and Opalhouse Planters $4.99 and up.
Michaels - April 15-21 -Β All spring and summer floral are 40% off , summer candleholders $4 each, bistro chairs $20 each, edison string lights $12 each, All strung beads are 50% off, All Crayola are buy one get one 50% off and bulk craft buys are $10 each.
Kohls - April 13-22 -Β Women's select kimonos 50% off, All women's Sonoma straw hats 50% off, Fila athletic shoes for kids $29.99, Carter's playwear clothing for boys 4-8, girls 4-8 and toddlers 50% off, Food Network 12-In. preseasoned cast-iron skillet or 10-in $16.99 and SO flats for women $19.99.
Joann Fabric - April 12-25 - Don't forget your extra 20% off coupon that can be added to sale items.Β Plant Stands are 70% off, Offray Basic by-the-spool ribbon 50% off, paper pads and stacks 50% off, 6" tulle spools $2.99 each, Caron Simply Soft yarn 2 for $5 and novelty cotton fabrics 50% off entire stock.
