Goalie Tucson helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–11:00 AMStorytime & Kids Activity HourFort Lowell Museum · Ages 3–12
- July 16th9:00 AM–10:00 AMStorytime & Kids Activity Hour at Fort Lowell MuseumFort Lowell Museum · Ages 4–7
- July 16th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFlower and Butterfly Bracelet WorkshopTucson Botanical Gardens – Education Building Classroom · Ages 8–12
Farmers markets
- Thursday4–7 PM May–September; 3–6 PM October–AprilSanta Cruz River Farmers’ MarketMercado District · Farmers market
- Friday8 AM–noon April–September; 9 AM–1 PM October–MarchUdall Park Farmers MarketEast Tucson · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–noon April–September; 9 AM–1 PM October–MarchOro Valley Farmers MarketOro Valley · northwest metro · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Ponds, roses, playGene C. Reid ParkReid Park · Ponds and a seasonal rose garden in a 156-acre park
- Splash, history, playFort Lowell ParkOld Fort Lowell · Seasonal splash pad beside historic grounds
- Splash, dog park, sportsMorris K. Udall ParkTanque Verde · Seasonal splash pad with a lighted two-area dog park
Easy walks
- 0.3 mi · Loop15 minDesert Ecology TrailPaved 60-inch loop · Max 4.4% grade
- 0.4 mi · Loop15 minDesert Discovery TrailPaved 60-inch loop · Max 6.7% grade
- 0.5 mi · Loop15 minFeliz Paseos LoopAccessible signed loop · 31 ft gain
Play sports
- SkateboardingPurple Heart Skate ParkFree bowl, ramps · 6 a.m.–10 p.m. · unsupervised
- PickleballMorris K. Udall Park Pickleball CourtsIndoor, outdoor courts · Free · check schedule
Play in water
- Outdoor poolArcher PoolYear-round pool with afternoon recreation swim · Free · check daily schedule
- Outdoor poolCatalina PoolYear-round pool with afternoon recreation swim · Free · check daily schedule
- Outdoor poolClements PoolYear-round east-side recreation swim · Free · check daily schedule
Local libraries
- children’s and teen rooms plus Arizona-focused special collectionsJoel D. Valdez Main LibraryDowntown
- enclosed outdoor children's play and a teen maker-gamerspaceRichard Elías-Mission LibrarySouthwest Tucson
- expanded children's and teen areas with shaded outdoor gatheringMartha Cooper LibraryGarden District · Midtown