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Another weekend is coming and we're excited to pick peaches, taste Spanish wines and watch free movies at Loft Kids Fest. It's our weekly list of weekend things to do plus some things to do on Thursday (Harry Potter trivia ⚡ ) because you deserve it.
Oh, and here are some deals to get you excited about the new school year.
• Target has a bunch of items for 50 cents: pink erasers, crayons, wood pencils, sharpeners and more. The deal ends July 22. Check it out here.
• Shop at Kohl's and get an extra 15 percent off your purchase. Check out the ad here to find the coupon on the bottom left. The deal ends on July 22.
• Office Depot and Office Max has $1 store-brand lined paper, 12-pack store brand wood pencils for 50 cents, and a pack of 10 store brand folders for $1. The deals end July 22, check it out here. Pro tip: Office Depot and Office Max does price match and they'll give you a discount if you say/prove you work or go to the UA (discounts vary on what you buy).
Thursday
Harry Potter Trivia Night at Crooked Tooth
Get your team together and study your spells, charms and fantastic beasts for a magical trivia night at Crooked Tooth. The winning team leaves with a $50 gift certificate, so the stakes are high. Pro tip: The confundus charm might come in handy.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 20, starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
"The Princess Bride" at the drive-in
This is just a great movie and everyone should watch it. Invite your friend with the biggest car, pack some snacks and enjoy yourself.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 20, 8-9:40 p.m.
Where: Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Road
Cost: $15 per vehicle.
Friday
Christmas in July at Dillinger Brewing Company
We're all missing Christmas, so go to Dillinger Brewing for festive beers, gingerbread cookies and lots of photo opportunities. Bring your Hawaiian shirts and Santa hats.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 21, 5-11 p.m.
Where: Dillinger Brewing Company, 3895 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Loft Kids Fest
The Loft Cinema is bringing nine days of free movies to kids and kids at heart.
Loft Kids Fest is back and it kicks off on Friday, July 21 with an underwater-adventure-themed party at Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. At this event, children can participate in family-friendly activities, ride the Trail Dust Town rides and meet resident mermaid Odette.
Then starting on Saturday, July 22 you can enjoy free movies. The kids fest starts off with two screenings of "Cinderella" (2015), followed by eight more days of movies. Each day includes free popcorn, free kid-friendly crafts with Mildred & Dildred and other activities.
Find more information here.
When: The kick-off is on Friday, July 21 starting at 5:30 p.m. and the movies play from July 22-July 30. You can find the full schedule here.
Where: Party at Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road and movies at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Both events are free to attend.
Night Around the Campfire at the Museum of Miniatures
Enjoy an evening without the kids. Take your 5- to 12-year-old to The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures for an evening of campfire cookies, games, crafts, flashlight tours and more.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: $20 per ticket. Get your tickets here.
Wine tasting at Maynards
Spend your happy hour at Maynards, where you can get awesome food deals and try Spanish wines for $10. And OMG look it's at the same time your kids will be at the Mini Time Machine Museum. No excuses 🙌
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 21, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: Tastings are $10.
Saturday
Peach Mania at Apple Annie's Orchard
Head to Willcox where it's cooler and where the peaches are sweet. Peach Mania is back with peach pancakes, wagon rides, and peach picking. Get to Apple Annie's between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. for a peaches and pancakes breakfast ($8.99 for adults and $4.99 for children 12 and under). You'll also enjoy free wagon rides, free samples of peaches and other peach products, and peach picking.
Peach Mania goes on every weekend until August 13.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Apple Annie's Orchard at 2081 W. Hardy Road in Willcox
Cost: Breakfast is not free but other activities are.
Night Wings at Pima Air and Space Museum
Experience the Pima Air and Space Museum after hours where the kiddos can do crafts, play games, activities, and see the outdoor aircraft. And if someone gets hungry, you can stop by the Flight Grill restaurant (open until 8:30 p.m.) for a snack.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 22, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost: $10 for adults and children 12 and under get in free.
Bidi Bidi Banda at Hotel Congress
Are you obsessed with Selena Quintanilla? Bidi Bidi Banda, a Selena Tribute band, will be at Congress and you don't want to miss them.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 22, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Tickets are $12 online and $14 at the door. Get them online here.
Teen dive-in movie: "Doctor Strange"
This one's just for teens (13-19). Teens get to swim and watch cool movies with friends.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 22, gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Sunday
Tomato Basil Festival
Head to the Rillito Farmers Market for all things tomato and basil. Enjoy breads, tomatoes, tomato jams, basil pasta, basil-infused soaps, basil bundles, basil olive oil and more! Don't forget to pick up some tomato and basil recipes.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, July 23, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N. First Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend, but you'll want to bring money for goodies.
Plant Nite Mystery Box
We've all heard of paint parties by now, well know there's plant parties. Grab a drink and follow instructions on how to make a plant box of some kind — we don't know what it is, it's a surprise.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, July 23, starts at 6 p.m.
Where: Rusty's Family Restaurant and Sports Grille, 2075 W. Grant Road
Cost: $45.61 per person. Get your tickets here.
Rusty's Family Restaurant and Sports Grille at 2075 W. Grant Road
"Game of Thrones" viewing party at Sky Bar
Why would you watch Game of Thrones at home when you can watch it at Sky Bar? Grab some pizza from Brooklyn next door and maybe a beer or cocktail from the bar.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, July 23, starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Sky Bar Tucson, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend and there's popcorn!
