Family Fun Events

Infant and Toddler Participants Wanted: Developmental Language and Cognition Labs

Ongoing, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Online event, n/a Central

Free

The UA Developmental Language and Cognition labs are looking for infants and toddlers aged 6months-2years to help us learn in our new Zoom studies! Please email us for more information. Please email

Puzzling Adventures - Tucson

Ongoing, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Downtown Tucson

Fifth Avenue between Toole and Broadway, Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Get Tickets

$29.99 per GROUP

Family Fun

Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an informative self-guided tour, and The Amazing Race®! 888-433-8966

Japanese Online Lesson

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Get Tickets

$50/hr

Family Fun

What you can do at your home during the COVID-19? How about learn Japanese language & culture by Zoom? Please come to see the website!

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

Ongoing, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location

318 E Fremont St, Tombstone Tombstone

Get Tickets

$39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team

Family Fun

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure 888-433-8966

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

Ongoing, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location

110 E Pennington St, Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Get Tickets

$39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team

Family Fun

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure 8884338966

Wingspan Youth Programs

Wingspan

430 E. Seventh St., Tucson Central

Family Fun

Eon collaborates with several other agencies to provide support groups, outreach, homelessness services, social activities, and educational and career enrichment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit, transgender, queer, questioning, intersexed and straight-ally youth. Youth may also become volunteers or get more information about activism. Leadership training is provided for LGBT and allied youth ages 13 through 23. Call or visit wingspan.org for more information. 624-1779

The Creative Space

Tucson Museum of Art

140 N. Main Ave., Tucson Central

Family Fun

Materials and activities are available in the lobby to encourage families to create museum-inspired artwork; free with admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday; and closed Monday and Tuesday; $8, $6 senior and veteran, $3 student with ID, free younger than 13, free the first Sunday of every month. Visit tucsonmuseumofart.org for more information. 624-2333

Magic Open play (All Ages!)

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.

Deckbox

1672 N Country Club Road, Tucson Central

$2

Family Fun

Join us for Magic: The Gathering Open Play every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 PM. Contribute $2+ or a Magic card/creative item to support our community events. All ages welcome! 520-554-7252

Chess and Homework Help

Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.

Quincie Douglas Branch Library

1585 E. 36th St., Tucson South Tucson

Free

Family Fun

Learn to play chess! All levels welcome. Come and play a game with instructor Brandon! 520-594-5335

Chess Club and Homework Help

Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Quincie Douglas Branch Library

1585 E. 36th St., Tucson South Tucson

Free

Family Fun

Drop in for homework help with LPI Brandon and when you're done with homework, stay for Chess Club! Open to everyone! 520-594-5335

Tabletop Tuesday

Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Deckbox

1672 N Country Club Road, Tucson Central

$5

Family Fun

Join us for Tabletop Tuesday from 5–7 PM! Enjoy board and card games for just $5 a seat—perfect for all ages and skill levels. Bring friends or come solo! 520-554-7252

Circus Golden Star

Nov. 5-15

Tucson Mall

4500 N. Oracle Road., Tucson Tucson (general)

Get Tickets

$19.99 - $35.00

Family Fun

Circus Golden Star is coming to Tucson, AZ on November 5th - 15th under the Big Top at the Tucson Mall! Tickets and more information can be found at CircusGoldenStar.com. (941) 870-7444

Tucson auto museum

Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tucson Auto Museum

4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson North/Foothills

Adults $15, Active Duty $12, Seniors $12,

Family Fun

The Tucson Auto Museum is offering free admission to educator's w/purchase of (1) companion admission. World-class collection of unique vehicles 4825 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson Wed-Sun 10 AM-4 PM. 520 207-5715

Free Tastings

Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics

4320 N. Campbell Ave # 40, Tucson North/Foothills

Free

Family Fun

Free tastings of fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils and flavored fused and infused olive oils from around the world and aged balsamic vinegars from modena Italy. "Taste the Difference" 520-441-9081

Novice Nights

Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

Deckbox

1672 N Country Club Road, Tucson Central

$5

Family Fun

Join us Thursdays, 5-7 PM, for Novice Nights at Deckbox. Enjoy relaxed, beginner-friendly Magic: The Gathering gameplay for $5. Optional prize support for an additional $5. Fun and learning guaranteed! 520-554-7252

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Comedy Improv Family Friendly Show

Fridays, Saturdays, 7-8 p.m.

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 39, Tucson Central

Get Tickets

$10

Family Fun

Fast-paced and funny, audience suggestions help us make up games & scenes in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Fun and family-friendly! Featuring Unscrewed Theater’s House Team 520-289-8076

Tumamoc Hill Youth program

Sat., Nov. 7, 9-10:30 a.m.

Tumamoc Hill

1675 W. Anklam Rd, Tucson West side

Free

Family Fun

Learn about Cacti Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by University of Arizona Graduate student Laura Shriver followed by an art activity with poet Nellie Papsdorf! (520) 621-6945

Foothills Sunday Sunset Market

Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

Foothills Sunday Sunset Market

7401 N LaCholla Blvd, Tucson Northwest

free

Family Fun

Community Market with Food Trucks, Shopping, Music, Kids Activities - watch the sunset over the Catalinas as you spend a relaxing Sunday evening enjoying music and great food and shopping. 520-360-0385

Swap Meet

Second Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Armory Park Senior Center

Sixth Avenue and 13th Street., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Free

Family Fun

Swap Meet is back. Lots of goodies. Some handcrafted. Jf you are interested in a table contact betterichs@gmail.com 520-791-4865

Swap Meet

Second Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Armory Park Senior Center

Sixth Avenue and 13th Street., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Free

Family Fun

Swap Meet is back. Lots of goodies for all. Handmade crafts and more. Tables available: contact betterichs@gmail.com for more information. 791-4865

CPES Loving Hearts Foster Care

2828 N. Country Club Road, No. 100., Tucson Central

Family Fun

An informational meeting about the requirements and the process for becoming a foster family takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, the second Saturday of every month; free. Call 884-7954, ext. 156, for more information. 884-7954

Third Sunday Artisans & Farmers Market

Third Sunday of every month, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Medella Vina Ranch

4450 S. Houghton rd., Tucson Southeast

Free

Family Fun

Please visit our free family friendly artisans & farmers market featuring demonstrating artists; local food vendors; handcrafted arts; wine & food parings, trail rides & more. Third Sunday every month. 520-298-1983

Tiny Tales for Tots

Wed., Nov. 18, 11-11:30 a.m., Sat., Nov. 21, 11-11:30 a.m., Sat., Dec. 5, 11-11:30 a.m. and Sat., Dec. 19, 11-11:30 a.m.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

4455 East Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson Tucson (general)

Get Tickets

Included with Admission

Family Fun

Tiny Tales for Tots is a monthly early literacy program at the Mini Time Machine Museum. Costumed characters bring stories and songs to life for preschoolers, connecting tales to miniatures. 520-881-0606

TUCSON - Thanksgiving Kits

Wed., Nov. 18, 4 p.m.

Tucson Convention Center

260 S. Church Ave., Tucson Central

Free

Family Fun

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, will be hosting its annual tradition: Thanksgiving giveaways in cities nationwide. 791-4101

Foster Care Open House

A Place to Call Home

1200 N. El Dorado Place, No. C-300., Tucson East side

Family Fun

Anyone who has thought of becoming a foster parent or provider is invited to an open house to learn what's involved, from 9 a.m. to noon, the third Thursday of every month; free. 318-9906

Differently Abled Entertainment's 1st annual Steampunk DAE

Sat., Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Harker's Museum and Movie Set

6031 S Fontana Ave, Tucson South Tucson

Free

Family Fun

A non-profit event celebrating the ability to improvise, adapt, & overcome adversity with a Steampunk themed museum photoshoot, fashion show, tinkerers competition, raffle, games, music, crafts, vendors, facepainting, food, fun! 520-248-6911

Comic Chaos Family Improv Show

Third Saturday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 39, Tucson Central

Get Tickets

$5.00

Family Fun

What powers do the villain and the hero have? You decide and watch the story unfold. 5202898076

Unscrewed Family Hour

Third Saturday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 39, Tucson Central

Get Tickets

All Tickets Only $5.00

Family Fun

Have kids who love comic books & superheroes? Bring the family to watch “Comic Chaos” create superheroes & villains right before your eyes. In-Person and Live Stream tickets only $5.00 520-289-8076

Sensory Program Session 2

First Wednesday of every month, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Kirk-Bear Canyon Library

8959 E Tanque Verde RD, Tucson Northeast

Free

Family Fun

Come explore different sensory stations with the littles! Dip your hand in water or squeeze sand between your fingers! Open to ages 0-5. 520-594-5279

Marana's Nightly Christmas Tree & Musical Light Show

Dec. 6-28, 6-9 p.m.

Marana Municipal Complex

11555 W. Civic Center Drive., Marana Central

Free

Family Fun

This dazzling display on our 45-foot tree and surrounding area features 200,000+ holiday lights that sync to music every 30 minutes! Exact length of show and songs played may vary.