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REID PARK ZOO CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

Reid Park Zoo is marking 60 wild years of connecting people and wildlife with a full year of celebrations and activities to thank the Tucson community for its transformational support. All guests can enjoy $6 admission and a special VIP gift package for the 60th visitor each day.

Date:

Sunday, March 2, 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

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REID PARK ZOO CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

Date:

Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

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WE CARE TUCSON

Build, code, and create at We Care Tucson’s free tech and robotics camps! Dive into mechanical coding, build robots, and bring computers back to life. With hands-on projects and field trips to local tech companies, it’s a summer adventure you won’t want to miss! Camp is free, but there is a $5 registration fee.

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SPECTRUM OF JOY ACADEMY

Discover the Magic of Learning at Spectrum of Joy Academy’s Educational Summer Camp! Give your child a summer of growth and connection! Our specialized camp supports children with autism and other disabilities (Kindergarten through 4th grade), blending social-emotional learning concepts with academic prep for the 2025-2026 school year.

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LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

All of our camps are an amazing and intense week of producing, acting, dancing, playing improvisation games, and exploring the technical side of the theatre arts. Camps are arranged by age and grade level and all skill levels are welcome! While students will be very busy learning lines, acting, dancing, building sets, and producing their play; there is plenty of time for ensemble building and peer connection.

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PEACE

Tucson’s FIRST Spanish Immersion Preschool invites you to immerse your child in language learning & multi-cultural experiences all summer long. Full and Partial Spanish enrichment available.

Weekly themes and water play, small class sizes and flexible hours, peaceful conflict resolution. Before and after care options available. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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SAFETY FIRST SATURDAY

Free Event

Free booster seats, free bike helmets, K-9 Unit demonstrations, first responder vehicles, health & Safety information and so much more.

Date:

Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

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BEAR'S FREE SUMMER CAMP EXPO

Come out to visit with representatives from Children's Museum Tucson, Coy's Chess, CYT Tucson, Drama Kids, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Mini Time Museum of Minatures, Saguaro City Music Theatre, The Drawing Studio, Tucson Racquet Club and more. Some camps are giving away a free week of camp.

Bear’s Expo will be located on the lower level across from Dillards.

Safety First Saturday will be taking place inside and out side of the mall.

Date:

Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

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MAGICIAN BRINGS SPECIAL SHOW TO THE FOX THEATRE

Feb 12, 2025

This February Kevin Spencer, an award- winning magician, will be performing sensory inclusive magic shows at the Fox Theatre in downtown Tucson. There will be two school matinee performances on Friday, Feb. 14. There will also be a special FREE performance for the community on Saturday Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. thanks to the generous support of Angel Charity for Children. Although the event is free, you need to visit www.foxtucson.com to reserve seats.

Jason Pluta

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CITY OF TUCSON EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Free family event with games, prizes and egg hunts.

Tucson Parks and Recreation and Raising Canes invite you to the 26th annual EGGstravaganza at Doris J. Thompson Park, 2000 N. Fourth Ave., on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Families can enjoy music, games, prizes, egg hunts (bring your own basket), an adaptive egg hunt area, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. A variety of foods will be available for purchase through local vendors. Special Thanks to our sponsors: Raising Canes, Bear Essential News, and Renewal By Anderson.

Date:

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 1:00pm