Truly 3.5 so rounding up here. I've visited this children's museum twice now and there are some…read morepros and cons. Pro: it's inside the beautiful Tohono Chul Park. The long stroll through the park to the museum is beautiful. A whole additional aspect to explore on your outing since admission to the park is included in visiting the museum and vice versa. Con: the walk through the beautiful park is LONG. Pretty, yes, but not the most convenient if you're toting multiple kids and all of their gear. Pro: the museum itself is compact and concise and has both indoor and outdoor exhibits. There's been different things each time we've been there and it's not overwhelming in terms of things to do. Con: it's compact. The interior portion is small, like just one room. Yes some cool stuff in there like the scarf chute, a grocery store, and a slide, but it's smallllll. It also appears to house the staff's fridge and personal space area. Not certain on that but that's what it looked like to me. And while there were multiple staff members standing around chatting with each other, we had no interaction with them. Overall my toddler daughter has thoroughly enjoyed herself while here and I think it's worthy of a visit, especially if you take some things into consideration. In particular I don't think this museum would be very fun to visit in the summertime with the long walk and the small interior space.

The Oro Valley Children's Museum at Tohono Chul is a fun option if you're on the NW side of Tucson!…read moreOne thing to keep in mind is that it's a bit of a walk through the gardens to get to the museum. It's nice to look at the plants along the way, but would definitely recommend a stroller for littles! It's not a big museum but had an indoor area and outdoor stations. I felt that some of the areas could use some updating. For example, there was an outdoor art area with easels and no materials to paint or color with. Overall, my son had a good time. It is open 9-1 Tuesday through Sunday. Children under 5 are free but adults need to pay admission to the gardens. They also have daily story time at 930.

We go during toddler time. My 2.5 year old loves it. It's reasonably priced and I like that parents…read morewith kids 3 and under don't have to pay to go in with their kids to help them around. Place has always been clean and the people are nice

I'll start by saying my little kids really like this place and have a good time there. There's…read moreplenty to do for kids ~10 and under...when it's not crazy crowded. This is not a place for older kids, and it can get extremely busy all of a sudden. When they do get busy they often do not have enough staff to man the front counter and the stations, especially the climbing area, which causes long lines slows down participation big time resulting in wasted time. Often during spring break there was only one staff member running that whole climbing area. One thing that I cannot stand as a parent is that they require you to purchase and wear their propriety grip socks. C'mon. Grip socks are grip socks and we have a whole drawer full of grip socks from different places we've been over the years. I've never been to a place where they care which grip socks you are wearing. But if you can't find their branded socks for each kid and adult then you have to purchase another pair just to participate even if you have a handful of viable grip socks. The only mention of it online is when you go to book a date they through it on the screen all of a sudden. It's says you have to have wild Katz grip socks but doesn't exclusively say you can only use their socks. It's just dumb. Lava Island off of River Road and Orange Grove does not have that policy and is also much more suitable for both older and younger kids! This would be a solid 4 star place for younger kids if not for the hit or miss staffing causing lines and the grip sock nonsense!

Super clean, lots to do, good value for the price! Wish they had a water fountain. Maybe I missed…read moreit. Easy to find from the road. Accessible bathrooms. Cute place to be when it's really hot or cold out, or even for rainy days.

JoJo's Playhouse delivered a fun-filled time for my 3.5-year-old! He thoroughly enjoyed himself…read more Highly recommended!

We've been using Timeless Play for a couple years now. It's one of our favorite places here in Oro…read moreValley and it's very comforting to know the staff really take care of the kiddos with love and patience. Would 100% recommend to any family who just need some time for themselves! Or simply to give the little ones socialization!

Great professional babysitters . I was in a pinch after my sitter canceled last min and I dropped…read moreof my little one and she had a blast and they really helped her enjoy the time away from Mommy .

Kids had a great time today and the people that work there are very, very nice and friendlyread more

We had a blast for 2hrs at Elevate on a Saturday during midday. The staff were extremely friendly…read moreand helpful. Since we went during Easter weekend, they had hidden eggs around and our kids found one each and redeemed them for prizes- how cool, right? It was a decent size space with plenty of stuff for the kids to do. We have an 8 and 4 year old and both were able to play around and had a great time. The space was clean also, which is nice because you walk around in socks as a spectator and a participant. The virtual jumping game was something I haven't seen at other indoor parks. I've seen virtual games but not like this where they had an image of the jumper on the screen, it was really cool. I could definitely see having a birthday party there because it accommodates plenty and they have decent food.

Very impressed with the variety of things to do inside the jump park. Included but not limited to a…read moreninja warrior course, wipeout obstacles, soft play for under 5, basketball & dodgeball area, and much more. I don't have kids but am a nanny, so I won't be back often however I wish they had an adults only night!

changed too much... not many things for older kids to do. they filled in foam pits to put little…read morekids only stuff. ruined the super trampolines in the back with ugly nets. 3 big screens that dont work and have the same games I can get on my phone for free. disappointing... they seem to be catering towards little kids which is sad because it was the only Tucson park with cool older kid stuff. seems to be taking a toll... way less busy than they used to be.

We had such a great time at the Children's Museum in Tucson! I brought my 5- and 3-year-olds, and…read morethey both had an absolute blast exploring all of the different exhibits. There was plenty to keep them engaged, and they never seemed to run out of things to do. My 3-year-old especially loved the outdoor bubble station. I still need to find out what bubble formula they use because those bubbles were HUGE and so much fun! The admission price is also fantastic at just $12 per person, and I really appreciate that military families can get one child admitted free. Another thing I loved is that your admission ticket is valid for the entire day. We were able to take a break for lunch and then come back to enjoy the museum even more without rushing through everything. With affordable admission, a family-friendly atmosphere, and hands-on exhibits, this is an easy recommendation for anyone with young kids. We left with two happy, tired little ones and can't wait to visit again!

Absolutely obsessed with the children's museum! My sister in law gifted us a family membership for…read moreChristmas and we come at least once a week. I have a four and a one year old and there are so many things for them to do. So many different rooms to explore: there's the transportation/public service area, with a car, a police motorcycle, and ambulance; there's the desert section all about our special Sonoran desert; there's a train room, a grocery store and kitchen, a vet area, a whole science based room, an art room, and a room exclusively for kids 5 and under. Plus there's a whole outdoor section with bubbles, a digging area, a music garden, and a small playground structure. I'm probably forgetting some things too--there's just so much! Not to mention an excellent gift shop. Each time we come we rarely do the same thing, since there is so much to explore! Truly a gem for our community! Thank you Children's Museum Tucson--we will be back again and again! My only wish--as a tired parent--is that there was a coffee shop on premises! I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting that :)

My Gym is such a fun indoor activity for kids! The practice and plays are a perfect way for my son…read moreto let out energy climbing, jumping and exploring. It's $10 to drop in to a practice and play time if you're not a member. I personally find the memberships to be a bit expensive so love this option. You need to have grip socks, which they sell or you can bring your own. I love that they redo the set up of the gym each week so it's a new experience each time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming every time we visit!

We love mygym! We've been to a couple classes as well as a birthday party here and always have a…read moregreat time! Both boys have enjoyed it at varying ages from 6/7 months through 4 years old (so far!). Friendly, interactive staff, fun activities and lots to do/climb and jump on! Bummed they discontinued the private 'playdates' you could schedule with a few friends on the weekends! I understand it was a 'COVID' time thing, but would love to see it brought back!

I was very surprised at this local space. I've never heard of it until I was invited to this…read morebirthday party with my kids. It's really quite amazing and highly underrated and or just not known about so much right now. There are so many different interactive activities for the kids to play with from building, color, changing, weird mirrors, and even some outdoor adventures. Far too much to list and it's way better to experience in person. There's a charge for entry daily, they also have camps and classes, and you can rent out the space for events. There's still more for me to figure out and find out with this place, but will be back for more for sure.

Second Sky is such a cool space! A description of what are from their website "Second Sky is a…read morecommunity hub with an adventure playground, event space, food and beverage destination, immersive digital environment, and STEAM support center for after-school and micro-school students." I take my daughter there for the Sunny Studio art classes and we get to enjoy the Second Sky community space afterwards. The space is quite large as is still in the process of being developed with the help of volunteers and community donations. As of now, the space it like a large warehouse....that is air conditioned! There are tables to sit and hag out, a concessions/snack stand and various interactive indoor activities, such as scooters, a cozy corner that is like a little library with books and couches, digital art and S.T.E.A.M. interactive exhibits. Outside they have the adventure playground that is really incredible! It's also a non-profit with the goal to create a space that serves the whole community. Their big picture, long-term plan is amazing. I've copied/pasted this following information from their digital booklet: "A shaded outdoor adventure playground for hands-on S.T.E.A.M. learning across multiple ages. A cafe with coffee, pastries, fast casual lunch and dinner, beer, wine and healthy soft drinks. A digital art venue. An event space with regular programming. A community space for meetings, rehearsals, clubs, and groups. A co-working spot for remote and self-employed workers. Multiple Experiences in One Place Putting these attractions in one large beautiful space lets people spend more time together instead of driving from destination to destination. By saving families time and keeping all ages occupied and engaged, we open up opportunities for child learning, homework help, career development, casual socialization and special events for all ages." Best of all, enjoying the space and playground is free!

My kids and I decided that we were going to go to Get Air for our first time during the day on a…read moreMonday. To accompany us, I brought my mother who didn't quite know what to except- honestly none of us did. When we entered, there was a sign which directed us to watch a safety video and to fill out an electronic consent form. The process was quick even though there was a line. After this process, you move around to the front of the desk where you can pay. There are a variety of jumping specials depending on the day and you can purchase time from one hour up. We were greeted by an extremely kind employee who you could just tell was friendly. He spoke about Get Air like he loved his job which I could tell by his enthusiasm. We ended up purchasing three jumping bands (2 kids and myself) and my mom was a spectator. (She needed a bracelet but she was free.) There were plenty of places to jump and even an obstacle course. My mom also had plenty of places to sit and I just add- the place was incredibly clean. So clean, it smelt like the inside of a carwash- in a good way. We will definitely be back- lots of options for the family and places to chill if you need it.

I don't recommend doing parties here. When we called to discuss reserving a party, we weren't told…read morewhat to expect other than drinks and pizza would be provided. I thought that meant pizza was made and served from in house, which would give us the option to order more as needed. But instead, the pizza was delivered from Dominos, which meant once the food was ordered, there was no option to get more. So when our two small pizzas for a party of 10 kids and 15 adults arrived, it wasn't enough food and we had to go buy more food somewhere else and bring it in. The party package came with 10 jumpers, 2 sodas, and 2 small pizzas, and it was $10 for each extra jumper but as we paid for more jumpers they didn't provide any more drinks or food. I won't be doing a party here again