Tuesday, April 10, 2018 / by Jenny Sulik
This Weekend in Tucson 4/13-4/15
FRIDAY
Banner UMC Farmers’ Market
WHERE: UAMC College of Medicine 1501 N Campbell Ave.
WHEN: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
DETAILS: Open to the public. Over 20 vendors
MORE INFO: 261-6982
Wildflowers of Sabino Canyon Slideshow and Talk
WHERE: Sabino Canyon Visitors Center 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
WHEN: 1:00PM - 1:45PM
DETAILS: Free
MORE INFO: 749-2861
6th Annual Marana Bluegrass Festival
WHERE: Ora Mae Harn District Park 13250 North Lon Adams Rd.
WHEN: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
DETAILS: Free Concerts April 14th-15th/One Day for $20/Two Day Pass $30/Children under the age of 12 are free with a paid adult/Dry Camping for RV's at $10 per night (Free Tent camping available)
MORE INFO: 382-1950
UofA Spring Fling
WHERE: UofA Mall
WHEN: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
DETAILS: Admission $5/Quarter Sheet (10 Tickets) $5 Half Sheet (20 Tickets) $10/Full Sheet (40 Tickets) $20/Unlimited Ride Wristbands (Friday and Sunday) $30/Free admission with CatCard and Military ID & for children under 7/Come check out the largest student-run carnival in the nation and experience the over 35 rides, games, and of course, the over 20 original food booths!
MORE INFO: 621-5610
Future Innovators Night
WHERE: Tucson Convention Center Exhibit Halls 260 S. Church Ave.
WHEN: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
DETAILS: Free Family science night at SARSEF! 50 fun hands-on activities let kids of all ages experiment with physics, chemistry, nature and robotics-See projects created by Arizona's student-scientists that can change the future
MORE INFO: 791-4101
Tucson Roadrunners Hockey vs. San Diego Gulls
WHERE: Tucson Convention Center-Arena 260 S Church Ave.
WHEN: 7:00PM
DETAILS: $12 & up and Giveaways All Night!
MORE INFO: 791-4101
UofA Wildcats Softball vs UCLA
WHERE: UofA Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium 1700 E 2nd St.
WHEN: 7:30PM
DETAILS: $5-$10
MORE INFO: 621-2211
Cult Classics: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure(PG)
WHERE: The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
WHEN: 10:00PM
DETAILS: $6/$5 (1989)
MORE INFO: 795-0844
Saturday
Free Demonstration Garden Tour
WHERE: Pima County Cooperative Extension 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
WHEN: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
DETAILS: Our 14 unique Demonstration Gardens will expand your gardening knowledge and give you many ideas for your own landscape. We want to help you become a more successful gardener, so let a Master Gardener volunteer lead you on a journey of discovery through these beautiful and interesting gardens. Sunscreen, hat, and water are required for the tour. UofA MORE INFO: 626-5161
St. Philip's Plaza Artisan Farmers' Market
WHERE: St. Philip's Plaza 4280 N Campbell Ave
WHEN: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
MORE INFO: 261-6982
6th Annual Marana Bluegrass Festival
WHERE: Ora Mae Harn District Park 13250 North Lon Adams Rd.
WHEN: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
DETAILS: Free Concerts April 14th-15th/One Day for $20/Two Day Pass $30/Children under the age of 12 are free with a paid adult/Dry Camping for RV's at $10 per night (Free Tent camping available)
MORE INFO: 382-1950
Packrat Playhouse Grand Opening
WHERE: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
WHEN: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
DETAILS: This indoor (air-conditioned) play space allows children to discover the desert through the eyes of this curious packrat/Kids can slide down the elusive Gila monster's tail, climb over prickly pear cactus pads, and slither past an over-sized rattlesnake and other larger than life items/Enjoy magicians and jugglers, crafts, live music, a fantastic photo booth, crafts and activities, and more
MORE INFO: 883-2702
Healthy Kids Day
WHERE: Northwest YMCA 7770 N Shannon Rd.
WHEN: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
DETAILS: Free event, open to the public with games, activities, performances, health screenings and more
MORE INFO: 229-9001
UofA Spring Fling
WHERE: UofA Mall
WHEN: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
DETAILS: Admission $5/Quarter Sheet (10 Tickets) $5 Half Sheet (20 Tickets) $10/Full Sheet (40 Tickets) $20/Unlimited Ride Wristbands (Friday and Sunday) $30/Free admission with CatCard and Military ID & for children under 7/Come check out the largest student-run carnival in the nation and experience the over 35 rides, games, and of course, the over 20 original food booths!
MORE INFO: 621-5610
Aloha Nights “A Lei’d Back Luau in the Desert”
WHERE: St. Philips Plaza
WHEN: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
DETAILS: $50, 21+ event. Presented by Junior League of Tucson. live music from the Catalina Foothills High School steel drum band, traditional hula dance, fire jugglers, silent auction, and Kendra Scott jewelry pull. Small bites from local restaurants and cocktails will be served-All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Tucson to further the mission of developing and training women to be community volunteers and leaders
MORE INFO: www.juniorleagueoftucson.org/jl-legacy
"Cars 3" Outdoor Movie Event
WHERE: Southern Arizona Transportation Museum 414 N Toole Ave.
WHEN: 6:45PM
DETAILS: Kid's Activities Start at 5:45PM with Fun Farm Choo Choo Rides, Arts & Crafts by Gail, Popcorn & Soda available for purchase $1
MORE INFO: 623-2223
Sunday
GABA Spring Bike Swap 2018
WHERE: 7th Street Between 4th Avenue and 6th Avenue
WHEN: 7:00AM - 1:00PM
DETAILS: Presented by Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. The GABA Bike Swap is a place to buy and sell bicycles and related items. www.bikegaba.org
St. Philip's Plaza Artisan Farmers' Market
WHERE: St. Philip's Plaza 4280 N Campbell Ave
WHEN: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
MORE INFO: 261-6982
UofA Spring Fling
WHERE: UofA Mall
WHEN: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
DETAILS: Admission $5/Quarter Sheet (10 Tickets) $5 Half Sheet (20 Tickets) $10/Full Sheet (40 Tickets) $20/Unlimited Ride Wristbands (Friday and Sunday) $30/Free admission with CatCard and Military ID & for children under 7/Come check out the largest student-run carnival in the nation and experience the over 35 rides, games, and of course, the over 20 original food booths!
MORE INFO: 621-5610
Annual Fetch Food for the Fallen
WHERE: Frog and Firkin 874 E University Blvd.
WHEN: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
DETAILS: Come join us as Firefighters & First Responders serve your food to raise funds for The Fallen Firefighters & First Responders! Since 9/11 this event has raised over 50k that has stayed local for Fallen Firefighters in need! Live music, raffles, great food, drinks & more to make this years event one of the BEST! 100% gratuity goes towards the event! Come enjoy a beautiful day on the patio & be served by Tucson’s Firefighters & First Responders!
MORE INFO: 623-7507