54 Things to Do with Kids in Tucson

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​Living in Tucson, you have to get a little creative to find things to do once summer hits. And by summer, I mean from April to October. Unfortunately, our summer temperatures typically find themselves at 100 degrees and move up from there. It's not uncommon that my car's temperature gauge reads around 110 degrees--ugh! One of my friends suggested I compose a list of things to do with kiddos during the summer, which turned more into a year-round activity list.

The below list is comprised of places in Tucson, AZ, but you can easily take these ideas and tailor them to wherever you live. For example, I've listed Breakers Waterpark below, but if you live outside of Tucson, search for a waterpark near you. For some of these activities (like the zoo), you'd need to do them bright and early to beat the intense heat, or wait to partake on a cloudy pre-monsoon day. Here's a list of places we've visited, including a few that are still on our to-do list. ​

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

International Wildlife Museum

Reid Park Zoo

J.C.C. Splash Pad

Ott Y.M.C.A. Splash Pad

Brandi Fenton Splash Pad

Breakers Waterpark

Mt. Lemmon

Bookmans Storytime

Library Storytime

Barnes and Noble

Children's Museum

Children's Museum (Oro Valley)

Trail Dust Town

Yume Japanese Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Sabino Canyon

Old Pueblo Gym

Playformance

Pump It Up

Get Air

Golf N' Stuff

Funtasticks

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

Color Me Mine

Green Things Nursery

Mesquite Valley Growers

Ben's Bells

Fire Central

Sahuarita Lake

Pima Air and Space Museum

Reid Rose Garden

Parks and Recreation Classes

Colossal Cave

Tucson Museum of Art

Museum of Contemporary Art

Arizona State Museum

The Mini Time Machine Museum

Franklin Museum

Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

Peter Piper Pizza

Chuck E. Cheese

Bowling

Outdoor playgrounds

Movie Theater

Park Mall Playground

Tucson Mall Playground

Aircraft Boneyard

Rattlesnake Bridge

Local Theaters

Family Friendly Improv at Unscrewed Theater

U of A Sports Events

Farmer's Market

Simply Google any of the above activities for further information, such as hours and events. 

Also, check out these two websites for ongoing Tucson events, Visit Tucson and Arizona Families.

Please leave me a comment if you frequent any other fun places for kids that I haven't listed. We're always looking for new and exciting places to explore!