FOR THE FAM
Free showing of "Paddington" at The Loft
Who doesn't love free stuff? Do some kid-friendly activities and watch "Paddington" at The Loft Cinema for free.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 9:15-11:45 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
Young Explorers Program at Reid Park Zoo
Drop your kid off at the zoo to learn about the science behind recording animal observations, providing health care, and training the animals from zoo keepers. This event is for children 6-12.
Find more information and register here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: $20 for non-member children and $15 for Zoo Member children.
Harry Potter Astronomy at Joyner-Green Valley Library
This free event combines Harry Potter and astronomy. Learn about constellations and stars inside of an inflatable planetarium. Make sure you get to the library 15 minutes before the event to guarantee your spot, there are only 35 spots.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Dr.
Cost: Event is free.
Free princess movies at Tucson's Historic Depot
During Second Saturday's, your kid can do some activities and watch a Disney princess movie at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum for free. This weekend's film is "Beauty and the Beast".
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, activities start at 4:30 p.m. and movie plays at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: Event is free.
Syrian Sweets Exchange 3.0 at Temple Emanu-El
It's back for a third time! Go to meet Syrian women and the delicious treats they make. This event is popular so get there early, and bring cash to support these women.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd.
Cost: Bring cash.
MLK Day of Service at Tucson Village Farm
Don't stay at home all day. Get the family together for volunteering at Tucson Village Farm. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes. There will be farm snacks and water available.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, Jan. 16, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Event is free.
Family Fun Day at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Go to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for Family Fun Day. Families can participate in activities, projects and games while also learning about Frida Kahlo.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Included in admission. Adults pay $13, students/seniors/military pay $12, children between 4-17 pay $7.50, and members and children 3 and under are free.
Celebrate MLK at Centennial Hall
There is a free concert at Centennial Hall dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a cant-miss.
This event is expected to attract a large crowd, so if you want to get in, you should get there early. It's first come, first served.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Event is free and open to all.
FOR OVER 21s
Friday the 13th Spooky Movie Night at Casa Film Bar
Get spooky on Friday the 13 with spooky movies, beer and curry. The Curry Pot will be serving dinner (6-9 p.m.) while you try not to get your pants scared off you. Bring money for dinner and beer.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Jan. 13, 7-11:59 p.m.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
Pints and Poses at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
Do some yoga and then enjoy a beer. Pueblo Vida Brewing Company brings you Pints and Poses every Sunday. Get there early to guarantee a spot, bring your ID and $5.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
BEYOND
The downtown event, which is taking place again this year at Armory Park park,
Better your life with BEYOND, an annual event that commemorates the Jan. 8, 2011 shooting and promotes public health, this Saturday. Check out the full list of events here but expect lots of runs, walks, hikes and free stuff.
At the main event, families can join the Meet Me at Maynards walk or run through downtown or go to the Children's Museum for free, children can climb the rock wall or jump in the jumping castle, everyone can dance at the three-hour dance fest and pick up free health resources, and enjoy food from food trucks.
This is an all-day event with activities and events throughout town and at different times.
Find more information here.
When: All of the events are on Saturday, Jan. 14. The earliest event starts at 8:30 a.m. and the latest event ends at 7 p.m. The main event is from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: The Together We Move main event is happening at the Military Plaza Park in Armory Park, 220 S. 6th Ave.
Cost: Event is free.
FESTIVALS
Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
Eleven days of Jewish films. Celebrate Jewish culture with movies like "The Pickle Recipe" and "For the Love of Spock".
Find more information here.
When: The festival runs from Jan. 12 to 22.
Where: Opening night is at The Loft Cinema and the rest are in the ballroom at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd.
Cost: Prices vary from $8 to $150 based on what you're looking for. Check out the full price list here.
Tucson Fringe Theater Festival
Theater nerds, this one's for you. Actually it's for everyone. This year's theater festival brings you 19 plays in three days at four different locations. It's grown more and more each year and attracting larger crowds. The festival brought in about 800 people (!) last year.
Here's a reason to go: It's nothing like you've ever attended before.
New York playwright Clara Elser wrote and performs her play ,“The Love Song of Tonya Harding.”
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 15. Find the full list of shows and showtimes here.
Where: Four locations: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Zuzi, 738 N. 5th Ave., The Flycatcher, 360 E. 6th St., and The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: Tickets are $10 each or get a pass (prices listed here).
Four locations:
Tucson Japanese Festival
Play Japanese games, eat ramen, attend a mochi pounding demonstration, or enjoy Japanese entertainment. Learn something new at this event.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $5 per person (cash only). Children under 5 are free.
