Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in tucson, AZ

Weekend Round-Up 2/27 - 3/1

by Kara B

February 26, 2009

The weather has really warmed up around here.  It is perfect for heading to the parks or going to one of the year round pools.  This next month is the best time to go to the Zoo or the Desert Museum before it gets too warm.   If you are looking for something special to do this weekend, here are my picks:  

Irish Storytelling & Live Music - The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival folks are bringing Irish Story Telling and Celtic music to Old Town's Courtyard. A $5 donation will help this year's parade activities. Full bar & food available. Saturday 5-7pm Old Town Artisans
201 N. Court Ave.
Tucson, Arizona  85701

Happy Hanukkah

by Kara

December 22, 2008

I'll be honest with you, I don't know much about Hanukkah. I know a little, but most of what I know came as a review when I volunteered in J's class a couple of weeks ago. The kindergarten classes joined together to create interactive lessons to teach the kids about celebrations in other countries. They made passports and "flew" to a different classroom where the teacher of that room was  Read more...

What to do when the sugar rush is over.

by Kara

October 31, 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Do you tuck away certain candies for yourself? In our case, I keep anything that has wheat in it (twix, twizzlers, etc.) and most of the chocolate. I used to keep all of the chocolate, but last year J caught me and wanted some M&Ms back. Then we dole out 2-3 pieces a day for the next 6 months until it gets down to the gum that no one wants and toss it in the trash.  Read more...