Summer break is almost here, leaving kids with lots of extra time to explore, luckily there are plenty of Things to do in Tucson in the summer!
Some places even have special summer hours and deals. Share this list of ideas in Tucson with any visitors headed our way too. Most of it applies to year round visits, not just those people crazy enough to visit Tucson in the summer. 😉
Tucson Museums To Visit
The benefit of museums in the summer time is that they are air conditioned!
International Wildlife Museum –
Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – This part zoo/museum is a Tucson favorite but be aware that it is mostly outdoors. Be sure to visit early in the morning or during their special summer nights hours (typically Saturday evenings).
Pima Air & Space Museum – This museum has a lot of exhibits indoors but also a whole yard of planes outside to see.
Indoor Things to do in Tucson in the Summer
Outside Things to do in Tucson in the Summer
Old Tucson Studios – Currently closed by with new ownership, hopefully it will open again soon
Things to do in Tucson in the Summer: Water Fun
Hilton El Conquistadoor, Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott Starr Pass Resorts offer fun pools, water slides, and lazy rivers, plus usually discounted rates in the summer.
Things to do in Tucson in the Summer: Fun Centers
Bowling Alleys: Fiesta Lanes, Lucky Strike Bowl, Cactus Bowl, Tucson Bowl and Bowlero.
Miniature Golf and More: Both Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Golf N Stuff offer mini golf, laser tag, go carts, bumper boats, and arcades. Funtasticks also offers Cactus Springs, a water attraction and a new Sky Trek ropes course.
Trampoline Parks: Elevate Tucson, Defy and Get Air Trampoline Parks
Movie Theaters: AMC Theaters, Cinemark, Galaxy Theaters, Harkins Theaters and Roadhouse Cinemas.
Save on Things to do in Tucson in the Summer
If you plan on doing several Tucson area attractions, check out the Tucson Attractions Passport. Do the math, it might be worth buying to save money using their discounts.
Also consider buying a POGO Pass for Arizona or checking Groupon for deals on things to do in Tucson.
More Tucson Ideas
- Things to do in Tucson with Kids
- Where to host kids birthday parties in Tucson, AZ.
- Fun cheap things to do in Tucson
This post was originally published April 27, 2016.
Evon says
I just found this blog on accident by reading about Universal Studios and I happen to live in Tucson too! It’s awesome you’re writing about things to do here.
I wanted to list these other fun places I’ve enjoyed too that might be helpful: El Jefe Cat lounge, Gaslight theatre for live shows, MSA Annex for food and shopping, Trail Dust Town, Snakes & Lattes (game board restaurant), Skate Country rollerskating, Round1 (arcade & bowling), and finally the Titan Missile Museum.
Karen says
Thanks for sharing your ideas! You can find an even bigger post with more ideas here: https://desertchica.com/50-things-to-do-in-tucson-with-kids/