FRIDAY

Children learn about Frida

Tucson Botanical Gardens is hosting a family day with activities centered around Frida Kahlo and her legacy. 

What: Family Fun Day!

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way

Cost: Included in admission.

Attend the Veteran's Day Parade

Honor men and women who have served and continue to serve our country at the Veteran's Day Parade. This year's theme is "Remembering Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later." Find free parking here.

What: Veteran's Day Parade

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Check the parade route here.

Cost: Free

Lesson on farm to table

The Tucson Village Farm is offering two more farm-to-table cooking classes and you'll learn how to turn your garden goods to a healthy meal. This Friday you will learn how to make potato guacamole, burritos with sweet potato, kale and jackfruit, and flaxseed dessert balls. Check out more details here.

What: Farm-To-Table Mexican Cooking Class

When: Fridays (Nov. 11 and 18) from 5-7 p.m. 

Where: Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.

Cost: $30 per person. Call 520-234-1344 or email brittanyschultz@email.arizona.edu to reserve your spot.

Finish that novel

It's National Novel Writing Month! If you're struggling to finish your novel, here's your chance to get together with other novelists for a NaNoWriMo Write-in at Bookmans Speedway. There will be coffee and snacks for extra motivation. 

What: NaNoWriMo Write-in

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Bookmans Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost: Free

Sip and paint

Let this event ignite your mermaid obsession. Get your friends together at Hues'N'Booze and paint some mystical mermaids and sip on some wine. Hurry before they run out of room, it fills up fast.

What: Moonlit Mermaids Party!

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Cafe a la C'Art, 150 N. Main Ave.

Cost: $35 per person (supplies are provided). Sign up here.

SATURDAY

Celebrate heroes

The 3rd Annual Hats Off to Heroes Tribute to America’s Veterans is this weekend. There will be a 5K run (sign up here) to start the festivities off, food trucks, live music, special guests and fireworks and it's free.

What: 3rd Annual Hats Off to Heroes Tribute to America’s Veterans

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Reid Park, DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center

Cost: Free

Adopt a new friend

Adopt a rescue pet, eat from food trucks, speak with community vendors, and do kid-friendly activities. Pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and all adoption fees are waived.

If you can't make it to the celebration, go to any of five PetSmart stores listed below on Saturday or Sunday, there will be cats and a few dogs available.

What: Don't Shop, Adopt

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Saturday's celebration will be at the PetSmart at Tucson Spectrum, 1175 W. Irvington Rd.

The five other PetSmart stores:

• PetSmart at Oracle Road and Wetmore Road

• PetSmart at Grant Road & Swan Road

• PetSmart at El Con Mall

• PetSmart at River Road and Orange Grove Road

• PetSmart at Tucson Spectrum

Cost: Free

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Find a cute postcard

Saguaro Market is open this weekend. Go find a poster for your room, a cute gift for a friend or something you don't need but really want. 

What: Saguaro Market

When: Open all weekend

• Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Saguaro Market, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd.

Cost: Prices depend on the item.

Find out if pilates is for you

Here's your chance to find out if pilates is for you with mini group classes throughout the day.  

What: Pilates Open House!

When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 12:30-6 p.m.

Where: The Belly Studio, 2520 E. 6th St.

Cost: Free and open to everyone

SUNDAY

Buy art from local artists

Visit studios filled with art by local artists on the Tucson Studio Tour — check out the map here. If you really like what you see, buy it from the artist directly. 

What: Tucson Studio Tour

When: 

• Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: There's no official starting place. Use this map to pick where you want to start. 

Cost: The tour is free but the art isn't. Bring both cash and card. 

Free museum entry

Guests get into the Tucson Museum of Art for free during Sundaze @ TMA. Enjoy the no-host mimosa bar, the music performances and many activities.

What: Sundaze @ TMA

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m.

Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

Cost: Free

Stand with Saguaros

Celebrate the mighty saguaro by watching a performance among the giant cacti. Borderlands Theater and Saguaro National Park bring you the third act of A Whisper through the Spines: Standing with Saguaros all weekend long and you should definitely be there.

What: Whisper through the Spines: Standing with Saguaros Act III

When: Friday, Nov. 11, Saturday, Nov. 12, Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

Where: Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.

Cost: Reservation is required and a $10 donation is suggested. Reserve and donate here.

Why buy it when you can learn to make it yourself?

Tucson Village Farm will teach you how to make your own kombucha. You will learn how to make the perfect brew with their tips and tricks. 

What: Kombucha Making Workshop

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.

Cost: $50 per person (cash or check only).

Meet and watch an astronaut

Join real-life astronaut Mark Kelly at The Loft Cinema for The Martian then a post-movie discussion as part of Loft Film Fest. Celebrate the Loft's 44th birthday with free snacks and birthday cake after the movie. 

What: The Martian with American Astronaut Mark Kelly in Person!

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost: General admission is $10 and loft members pay $8. Buy your tickets here.