We're so exited for the weekend, it feels like we won a prize or something.
Whether you had the best week ever, or cried as soon as the solar eclipse was over, this weekend has us feeling #thankful we made it through another Monday to Friday.
From block parties to a spelling bee for adults, here are a few things happening you won't want to miss.
If you're looking out for deals:
β’ Target is still feeling the back to school vibes with sheet sets for $11.29 and 30 percent off of all backpacks and lunch boxes.
β’ Save $10 on Fujifilm instax mini 9 instant print cameras at Best Buy β your Instagram will thank you.
β’ Lowe's has some great Labor Day sales including 40 percent off select appliances and 75 percent off of patio clearance items.Β
For the Family π
Free bowling at Free Family Fun Day
Brittney Ballenger, 6, lets fly at Tucson Bowl, 7020 East 21st St. Taken in 2011.
The Vantage Bowling Centers around town are kicking off their Fall youth bowling league by inviting families to bowl for free this Saturday.
In addition to the free bowl, there will also be fun actives and games for the kids.
Read more about the event here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Check here to find Vantage Bowling Center locations.
Cost: Free to attend
The Vantage Bowling Centers all town are kicking off their Fall youth bowling league by inviting families to bowl for free this Saturday.
Free day at MOCA
"Why?! Why Did You Take My Log?!?!" at MOCA Tucson.
Enjoy an afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Admission to the museum is free the last Sunday of every month.
When: Sunday, Aug. 27, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 South Church Avenue
Cost: Free
Girl Scouts grand opening block party (sponsored)
You can feel the girl power.Β
When: Saturday, August 26th, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Angel's Place for Girls, 4300 E. Broadway
Cost: Free
More info: www.girlscoutssoaz.org/grandopening
Come celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Angelβs Place for Girls, the Girl Scouts' brand-new building dedicated entirely to the girls of Southern Arizona. This family-friendly extravaganza will feature music, food trucks, games, prizes, and activities for kids of all ages, and no Girl Scout experience is required to attend! Explore the new STEM lab, tackle the bouldering wall, dream big at the art studio, and be among the first to discover the endless possibilities for girls to learn, grow, and lead in our new space. (Just donβt forget a towel if you plan to water slide!)
Parent's Night Out at the JCC
Parents, feel like going to an R-rated movie or eating at a place that doesn't have a kids menu?
Consider taking the kiddos to Parents Night Out at the Tucson Jewish Community Center.
Drop off the kids for a night of fun activities, a bounce house, prizes and pizza while you enjoy some me time.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 East River Rd.
Cost: One child is $23 for members and $28 for non-members. Additional kids are $20. Register here β there is an additional $5 fee if you register at the door.
Parents, feel like going to a rated R movie or eat at a place that doesn't have a kid menu? How about a good nap?
Bookmans Midtown Block Party
The history section at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, 1930 E. Grant Rd., is history as James Harmon helps transfer books to their new location. After more than 30 years in the same location, Bookmans moved to the site of its former Sports Exchange store at 3330 E. Speedway.
Help break in the new Booksmans Entertainment Exchange Midtown location.
Enjoy food from Whole Foods' outdoor BBQ and learn all about Bookmans' community partner, Literacy Connects.
There will be face painting and balloon animals, a Stories That Soar performance at 5 p.m, and a parking lot movie screening presented by The Loft Cinema at 6 p.m.Β
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Midtown, 3330 East Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend
Help break in the new Booksmans Entertainment Exchange Midtown location by going their block party that's all about books and fun.Β
For your peeps π―
6th Annual EFF Celebrity Spelling Bee
Kylie Walzak momentarily struggles to spell a word during the adult spelling bee at Sky Bar.
Watch grown adults from the Tucson community attempt to partake in an old school spelling bee. We can already feel the buzzing laughter.
Proceeds benefit the Educational Enrichment Foundation for the Tucson Unified School District and will go toward classroom supplies, school projects and new equipment.
Attendees are also invited to the afterparty at Club Congress.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Rialto Theater, 318 East Congress St.
Cost: $20 for adults, $5 for kids. Buy tickets here.
Watch grown adults from the Tucson community attempt to partake in an old school spelling bee. We can already feel the buzzing laughter.
Free outdoor movie screening at MOCA
Tap into your artsy side without ever having to pick up a paintbrush with a free screening of "Pollock" at the Museum Of Contemporary Art. It's presented by The Loft Cinema and MOCA Tucson as part of a summer movie series that celebrates stories about art and artists on film.
Bring your own picnic food, Bella's Gelato will also be there serving up sweets.
Find more information here.
When: Friday Aug. 25, 8 a.m.
Were: Cox Plaza at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 South Church Avenue
Cost: Free to attend
Tap into your artsy side without ever having to pick up a paintbrush with a free screening of "Pollock" at the Museum Of Contemporary Art Tucs…
Kathryn Ferguson Memorial Hafla
Kathryn Ferguson, pictured above, taught belly dance out of her home studio for about 40 years.Β
Celebrate the life of Tucson border activist, author, filmmaker and belly dancer Kathryn Ferguson in a performance held by her former students.
This final show will feature belly dancers at all skill levels β from amateur to professional performers.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Galactic Center, 35 East Toole Ave.
Cost: $10, buy tickets here. A catered meal is also included in the price.
Celebrate the life of Tucson border activist, author, filmmaker and belly dancer Kathryn Ferguson in a performance held by her former students.
Let's shop πΈ
Loft Cinema Movie Poster Sale
Ooh, what's in the boxes? Find out at the poster sale.
The Loft is cleaning out their poster closet and we're all grateful for it.Β
Let your love of film and need to hang things on walls roam free as you look through an inventory of 100+ movie posters. They've got over 50 film titles to choose from.
All posters are $5 each.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 8-11 a.m.
Were: The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend, but that "Baby Driver" poster will cost you.
The Loft is cleaning out their poster closet and we're all grateful for it.Β
Pop-Up Market at Creative Tribe
The main space for workshops in Creative Tribe's new home downtown.Β
Take some studio inventory off of Creative Tribe's hands at their mini Pop-Up Artisan/Vintage/Plant Market hosted in their downtown Tucson location.
They've got home goods and vintage items from their own catalog up for sale β and trust us when say it's all dang cute.
Palm + Pine Design Co., KCo Designs, Modern Aquarian Lettering and Sign Art, Eyes of an Owl and Qmulative will also be there selling cool stuff.Β
Find more information here.
When:Β Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe, 236 South Scott Avenue
Cost: Event is free to attend
Take some studio inventory off of Creative Tribe's hands at their mini Pop-Up Artisan/Vintage/Plant Market hosted in their downtown Tucson location.
