Craft events in Tucson this weekend: Cat in the Hat, Amelia Bedelia, and more

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is the story being honored with a Love of Reading Month event at Bookmans Ina this weekend.  The Cat in the Hat party is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.  The party includes a story time, music fun, crafts, and snacks.Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton is this week's featured book for Wee Play at the Children's Museum Tucson.  This weekend the Wee Play event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.  The event includes reading the book and decorating a dog as this week's Wee Play craft activity.View the list »
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  Join in the celebration of this series with the Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary story time at Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11 a.m.  This event includes reading some of the Amelia Bedelia books as well as a craft.

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Enjoy some family fun with one or more of the various kid craft events going on in Tucson this weekend. See below for events and details.

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Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary at Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall - This event is a story time with crafts. This event is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Cat in the Hat Party at Bookmans Ina - This event includes crafts. This event is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Children's Museum Tucson Event

  • Rodeo Bandanas - Make a bandana at this event at 3 p.m. on both Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24, 2013.
  • Rodeo Pony - Make a stick pony at this event at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24, 2013.
  • Wee Play - This week's theme is dogs. The featured book is Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton. This event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Chinese New Year Celebration at Himmel Park Library - This event includes Chinese calligraphy, face painting, and crafts. This event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Clay Pot Wind Chimes at Bookmans Ina - Make a clay pot wind chimes at this event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Color Me Mine Events

  • Family Fun Day - Pay $20 for a studio fee for a family of up to 5 on Sunday, February 24, 2013.
  • Pajama Night - Save 50% on your studio fee if you go in wearing pajamas from 6 p.m. to close on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Love Others Craft at Michaels Craft Stores - This event costs $2 per child. There is a session beginning every half hour between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

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  • Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  Join in the celebration of this series with the Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary story time at Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11 a.m.  This event includes reading some of the Amelia Bedelia books as well as a craft.
  • Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton is this week's featured book for Wee Play at the Children's Museum Tucson.  This weekend the Wee Play event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.  The event includes reading the book and decorating a dog as this week's Wee Play craft activity.
  • The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is the story being honored with a Love of Reading Month event at Bookmans Ina this weekend.  The Cat in the Hat party is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013.  The party includes a story time, music fun, crafts, and snacks.
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Kjersti is an experienced crafter making crafts at home since she was a kid. She has experience doing crafts with kids from ages 3 to 12 as part of her various childcare jobs. She can be contacted at activekidcare@gmail.com

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