There's a lot going on around the Tucson area this weekend (July 22-24). The Loft Kids Fest kickoff and movie festival is great (and free) and the 4th Avenue sale is a good way to do some low-key local shopping. Here are five more you might want to check out.
Friday
1. Watch Joy and her friends under the stars
Enjoy a free screening of Inside Out atΒ Reid Park's Demeester Outdoor Performance Center.Β
What time?Β The event starts at 6 p.m. with free activities. Movies starts at dusk (7:45-ish)
What to bring?Β Attendees are encouraged to bring towels, lawn chairs, their own seating
Will there be food?Β Yes, there will be food trucks at 6 p.m. when the event begins. Bring cash for the stir fry, kettle corn, shaved ice, soft serve ice cream, Sonoran hot dogs, peruvian food, churros or pack snacks for your picky eaters.
Aircraft enthusiasts visit an outdoor Stratofortress display during Night Wings at the Pima Air & Space Museum.
Saturday
2. Up, up and away
Head to the Pima Air and Space Museum forΒ Night Wings, a discounted night of games and planes.
What time?Β 5 to 9 p.m.
Where?Β Pima Air and Space Museum,Β 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706
Will there be food?Β The Pima Air and Space Museum's Flight Grill is open until 8:30 p.m. with pizza, burgers, salads and ice cream.Β
How much?Β Adults pay $10. Kids 12 & under are free.
3. Learn something out of this world
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights hosts Astronomy Night. Watch the stars and animals come out at night.
What time?Β 5 to 10 p.m.
Where?Β Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,Β 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743
Will there be food?Β The Ironwood Terraces, The Ocotillo CafΓ© and The Cottonwood are open with options for full meals or snacks.
How much?Β General Admission (13-64): $20.50, Senior (65+): $18.50, Children (3-12): $8.00, Children under 3 are free, Active or retired military: $16.50, Arizona/Sonora resident (13+): $15.50
*Check out member rates here.
4. Go wild for Pokemon Go at the zoo
Head to the Reid Park Zoo to catch PokΓ©mon, meet other players and improve your game. Go to the next level and come dressed as your favorite PokΓ©mon character or just come to enjoy the music and face painting.
What time?Β 7 to 10 p.m.
Where?Β Reid Park Zoo,Β 3400 E. Zoo Ct., Tucson, AZ 85716
Will there be food?Β Zoofari CafΓ© will be open.
How much?Β Tickets areΒ $9 for adults,Β $7 for seniors,Β $5 for kids 2-14 and members get a $2 discount.
*Come dressed in PokΓ©mon cosplay for members admission.
Children 14 and under must be chaperoned by an adult.
Sunday
5. S.T.E.A.M Sundays at the Children's Museum
The Children's Museum Tucson has extra science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics programming on Sundays with reduced admission all day
What time?Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where?Β Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave., near Armory Park downtown.
Will there be food?Β There is a vending machine with healthy snacks and Johnny Gibson's Market is walkable for a casual kid-friendly lunch from the deli or salad bar.
How much?Β $3 all day
