Craft events in Tucson this weekend: The Croods, Easter, and more

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.

Children's Museum Tucson Events

  • Dangling Dragonflies - Make dragonflies at this event at 11:30 a.m. on both Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, 2013.
  • Recycled Flowers - Make flowers using recycled materials at this event at 3 p.m. on both Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, 2013.
  • Wee Play - This week's theme is music and features the book Farmer Joe and the Music Show by Tony Mitton. This event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Color Me Mine Events

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

Create Club at Joyner-Green Valley Library - Make springy bunny crafts at this event at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Doreen Cronin Storytime at Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall - This is a story time event that includes a craft activity. The event is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Easter Egg Mosaic at Michaels Craft Stores - Make an Easter egg mosaic with Perler beads at this event that begins on the half hour between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The cost for the craft is $2 per child.

Learn How to Knit at Sahuarita Library - This is an all ages event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic - Register to make a Piranhakeet Chomper inspired by the movie The Croods. This event is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Young Flyers Fun at Pima Air & Space Museum - This event is for ages 4 to 7 and includes a variety of activities related to aviation and aerospace. Reservations are required for this event at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

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, Tucson Children’'s Crafts Examiner

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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