Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

Kids love climbing on Tucson's celebrity, Locomotive 1673, which starred in the classic film, "Oklahoma." At Holiday Express the train will serve as a backdrop for Santa photos. And, kids can climb into the cabin. 

It's almost the weekend. 

And that means another list of things to do because we love giving you options. 

There is plenty of fun stuff going on this weekend like beer yoga and eyeballing weird plants at the Tucson Botanical Gardens plant sale. Take a friend, a lover, your kid or pupper out on the town. (We have a separate list for your mama but feel free to bring her too).

FRIDAY

Paws and Pints at Trail Dust Town

Bring your dog (on a leash) to get to know puppers from The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption while you sip on a beer. 

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When: Friday, May 12, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Cost: Event is free to attend. 

"Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" at The Loft

Get hyped up for the Twin Peaks return to television with a party and a showing of the movie. There will be a costume contest and a cherry stem-tying contest and free stuff: pie, coffee, donuts, and commemorative Twin Peaks coffee cups. Go one night or go both nights, it's up to how committed you are.

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When: Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, party starts at 9 p.m. and movie starts at 10 p.m. both nights.

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

Cost: General admission is $6 and $5 for Loft members.

Weird Plant Sale at Tucson Botanical Gardens

No one has enough plants and definitely not enough weird plants. Tucson Botanical Gardens is bringing you some of the weirdest plants to put on your desk or gift to your mother.

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When: Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way

Cost: Admission to the gardens is free during the sale and half price after 1 p.m.

Miniature Pallet Garden Class with Herbal Tea

Here's a Mother's Day gift idea. Take your mom to build a miniature pallet garden where the demonstration is free and you pay for the supplies.

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When: Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Green Things, 3384 E. River Rd.

Cost: Demonstration is free to attend, you just pay for supplies.

Oro Valley Pool Party

Free things are awesome and you can have pool fun in Oro Valley for free. There will be games, food vendors and prizes.

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When: Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia

Cost: Event is free to attend.

Train Day at the Depot

Spend the whole day surrounded by trains. Do some crafts, board the choo-choo train, enjoy live entertainment and watch "The Little Mermaid" at night.

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When: Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and "The Little Mermaid" plays after that.

Where: The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave.

Cost: Event is free to attend.

Art After Dark at the Children's Museum

You can expect hands-on activities and performances or demonstrations. The Children's Museum is featuring Tucson High's Jovert Steel Drums and Tucson Museum of Art this weekend.

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When: Saturday, May 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.

Cost: Event is free to attend.

SUNDAY

Pints and Poses at Pueblo Vida Brewing

Award yourself for breaking a sweat with a beer after yoga. It's only $5 for the lesson and a beer but you'll have to get there early to guarantee a space. 

Don't forget your ID and a mat. 

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When: Sunday, May 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd.

Cost: $5 (cash)

Second Sundaze at TMA

Free admission to the museum, activities, crafts and coffee (for purchase).

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When: Sunday, May 14, noon to 5 p.m.

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

Cost: Event is free to attend.

Moonlit Mermaids with Hues'N'Booze

It's mermaid season! Unleash your inner mermaid with a paint party. Bring your own beer (or wine) and follow along the instructions. Supplies and lesson is included in the price.

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When: Sunday, May 14, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Veg Box, 75 E. Pennington St.

Cost: $30 per painter. Register here.


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