Community Events
Current Month
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November 9 - Jewish Food Festival
A Jewish food cook-off, judged by local chefs, food critics, and celebrities; and a festival of Jewish-style and kosher foods for purchase, entertainment, and children's activities. Chefs/restaurants acting as judges will prepare, using their own recipes, for sale, specific Jewish-style foods (brisket, blinzes, knishes, and more). Amateur Cook Off-8am to Noon. Food Festival-Noon to 5 pm. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Admission: Adults - $2 ($1 benefits Community Food Bank). www.orchadash-tucson.org/JewishCookoff.html
November 15 - Family Time at MOCA: Leila Lopez
Tucson's Museum of Contemporary Art hosts monthly event for families with young children; this month hear the joyful music of singer/songwriter Leila Lopez in an autumn-themed concert. 10 a.m. Admission: Free to MOCA member families. $5 to non-member families. www.moca-tucson.org
November 15 - Sabino Canyon Grand Reopening Ceremony
Join the Friends of Sabino Canyon, the Forest Service, and local community leaders as they welcome the long-awaited reopening of Sabino Canyon. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. www.sabinocanyon.org
November 15 - El Tour Downtown Fiesta
Kids activities, live bands, a beer garden, the Grand Cycling Awards Ceremony and an exciting outdoor finale, at the El Tour finish line, at Congress Street and Granada Avenue, near Tucson Convention Center. Admission: Free. www.downtowntucson.org
November 15 – Holiday Houses 2008
This event is a family festival celebrating "Holiday Houses": playhouses, dollhouses, pet houses, and many more, all unique contributions of local businesses and up for raffle! Admission is complementary for all, and activity tickets may be purchased for such activities as holiday craft making, face painting, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa Claus, holiday storytelling, and much, much more. 10a-2p Casa Adobes Plaza www.tucsonjuniorleague.com
November 21-23 - Holiday Craft Market
The Tucson Museum of Art hosts annual craft market featuring more than 120 booths, with handmade and unique gift items exhibited for sale. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Free www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
November 22 – Free Admission Day at Tucson Children’s Museum!
10am – 5pm. Come enjoy all the learning fun offered at TCM for FREE! For directions and more information, visit www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
November 26-30 - Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Tour
This signature Cirque du Soleil show, with a cast of 49 artists, borrows from theater, dance, and music and features spectacular costumes, lighting, and make-up. Admission: $40-$90 for adults; $32-$72 for children ages 12 and under. www.tucsonstyle.com/events
November 28, 29 - Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park
Celebrate the holidays on weekends at Tohono Chul Park, with a half-million lights and luminarias, cookies and hot cider, live music, and an ornament sale. www.tohonochulpark.org
November 29 - Gigglin’ Geckos at Foothills Mall
9am – 10am, Food Court. For kids ages 3-6. Come have cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus! www.shopfoothillsmall.com/kids
November 29-30 - A Southwest Nutcracker
Tucson Regional Ballet with live musical accompaniment by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra stages the Nutcracker ballet in 1880s Tucson, with coyotes, cavalry, chilis, and rattlesnakes. www.tucsonregionalballet.org
All Month:
Mid-November through December - 'Tis the Season at Flandrau Planetarium
A planetarium show for all ages traces the development of many of the world's endearing holiday customs, and how they involve lighting up the winter season. Admission: General admission (4 years old and up): $5. www.gotuasciencecenter.org/astronomy/planetarium/
Thanksgiving Fun at Bookmans!
Come visit your local Bookmans store for some Thanksgiving crafts and fun! Visit www.bookmans.com and click on events for more details!
“A Smalltown Christmas” at The Gaslight Theatre
Runs Nov 6-Jan 3. The Gaslight Theatre presents a musical-comedy-spoof-melodrama for the holidays, featuring a "rockin' holiday show" set in a 1961 "smalltown" that has lost its holiday spirit. www.thegaslighttheatre.com
Sundays – “Sleeping Beauty”
The classic tale retold in a fun, award-winning musical adaptation that is sure to please the whole audience. This time the sleeping princess is joined by a talking cat, a king who thinks he's an owl, and a princess with self-esteem issues. It may be the princess who saves the day this time around. Live Theatre Workshop. All ages. 1p.m. Cost $5-$8. www.livetheatreworkshop.org
Butterfly Magic at the Gardens
Tucson Botanical Gardens presents Arizona's only live, tropical butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation. Nov – March, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: $11 for adults (13+), $5.50 for children ages 4-12. www.tucsonbotanical.org
Pima County Public Libraries!
Find a convenient location, day and time to take the kids to Story Time! Visit www.library.pima.gov/services/literacy/storytime.cfm
Barnes and Noble's Weekly Storytime
Children's books are read each week, followed by fun craft activities and/or educational presentations for kids. Wednesdays 10:00am at the Foothills Mall store only, Saturdays at 11:00am at both Foothills Mall and Eastside locations. Foothills Mall - 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. #100, 742-6402; Eastside - 5130 E. Broadway, 512-1166 www.barnesandnoble.com/index.asp
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November – January – Ride the Polar Express!
It seems crazy to think about the holidays already, but this fun ride that relives the book, fills up fast! It’s a great trip for the whole family! Visit www.TheTrain.com for more information.
January 23 - Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour
6:30 PM - Tucson Convention Center. Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to your hometown! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. Times vary. Cost: $16-32. www.ticketmaster.com