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 :)

Played there yesterday. Fantastic experience and better than most courses costing $100k to join…read more Food and beverage very affordable and well underpriced for the value and experience.

La Paloma is walking distance from my home, and yet, despite its proximity has been on my bucket…read morelist of places to play for more than 20 years. The course did not disappoint as the place is beautiful and perfectly maintained. The putting surfaces are probably the nicest I have ever played upon. And, to go-on about how nice the course is...apparently they maintain the sand bunkers here by using ancient, long-forgotten secrets (as most places I play--even the nicer courses--seem to have given up even trying.) "Cement hard" is the norm here it Tucson...but not up at La Paloma. Those sands of the Palomas are perfection. I normally hand out 5-star ratings like confetti. But this is because I originally decided to only write reviews for places that I found to be really exceptional. I see myself as someone who likes to share cool things that I find on my blessed-life's journey--with hopes that others can also discover and enjoy them. But as I evolve as a YELPian, I've decided to branch out a bit more and not limit myself to giving almost- exclusively , "Pollyannic-flowery-positive" reviews. (*If you look it up, you''ll see that I do actually have 3 reviews of places where I gave less than 5 stars). Anyways, to, "cut to the chase"... I love the setting, and the course itself is fantastic! And, of course, the amenities provided here are top-notch. (eg: complimentary non-alcholic drinks, and top of the line driving range balls--*also gratis to players) But two incidents "rubbed me the wrong way". I now offer the following: Maybe I shouldn't be so sensitive, but the first occurred as I was attempting to pay for my round (for me, a retired and humble teacher, $138 for a round of golf is a big amount to pay, but I occasionally splurge and treat myself to something kinda splashy). So there I am about to pay, when suddenly a woman stepped up next to where I was extending my credit card. She interrupted the transaction by saying in the, "poshest-of posh" high-pitched English accents, "I don't mean to interrupt, but I need you to add my scores to the competition register. (*or something to that effect--as they apparently were hosting an event where female club members were recording their pars and birdies over a period of time, and whomever tally's the most during the time period is declared the winner.). The young man at the register, immediately gave her his undivided attention as he apparently felt she was "entitled" to interrupt. Now, I know what you are saying, "Oh, poor baby. He got interrupted while paying to play golf. Let me cry you a river." (*and your point is well taken, I shouldn't even bring up the minor inconvenience. But, it did slightly rub me the wrong way, as I generally stand for truth, justice and the American way and always taught my students that the fairest thing is to wait for their turn.) To her credit, this lady must have been something before they invented electricity. The next thing is going to fall into the, "dude, that is a petty thing" category also. But as we were golfing, a member of the La Paloma team was observed driving a cart towards us. As he leaned forward and drove with much intention and urgency, I guessed that we had left a club behind... or that one of our family members had just been taken to the hospital, and one of us was urgently needed to be at their bedside. At this time, we were on the fairway of the 11th hole and about to hit. It turns out that he had ridden hard to catch us to inform two of our three-some, that our shirts had come partially untucked and that we were expected to keep them in our pants during the round. He was nice about it, and I obliged and re-tucked the small section of my shirt that had come out in the back. But... Sheeze! I am all for decorum, and the following of rules, and good etiquette in all aspects of life, but this seemed a little silly and over the top. Anyways. La Paloma is good place to play golf if you like a beautiful setting, and perfectly groomed conditions, and don't mind paying a bit more than what most of us salt-of-the-earth types would typically pay. Oh, and by the way, the lady who interrupted my payment... she didn't really speak in a posh English accent-- just good ol' American . But the last time I saw lips like that, there was a hook in it. (not really, she was actually very nice looking... just a bit pushy and maybe a touch-"entitled"...and even that is up for debate, as she may have just forgotten herself in the moment. I like to think that maybe, that night, as she lay her head on her pillow, she thought, "Oh, good gracious! I cut in line today. That surely was not me at my best."

Our family loves going to the pumpkin patch every year! The lines are relatively short and I…read moreappreciate that many of the attractions are included with the entrance fee. Things continue to improve year to year! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some fall fun!

Marana Pumpkin Patch is located in a beautiful location. The park is super clean with lots of…read morethings to do for the whole family, and if you are or know a train lover you have to see the train depot and go for a ride. I wish I would have taken the train ride first to better plan where I wanted to go. There is plenty to do that are included with the admission, but there are several things that have an extra fee such as the zip line, paint ball and rides. So it is really upto guests to determine their budget. There are options for food with plenty of seating. Overall, I think this is a good value for an afternoon of family fun while getting fresh air, but it can get costly if guests choose to add on things.

We had a great time walking around and the music was good…read more We didn't stay too long since we were headed to Winter-haven later.

It was really hot today. A few of my regular go-to vendors weren't there due to weather. Really…read moreunfortunate we are getting clobbered with this heat. On the bright side lots of people walking up and down 4th Avenue looking for that ultimate "get". Lots of food and beverage vendors but BRING water. I usually stay for the day but not this year

Came here for Chillin' at the Chul and had a great time enjoying the gardens, yummy food, and live…read moremusic on a hot summer night. Admission for this event was only $5 so it's less than regular admission but you don't get to explore as much for the gardens and it's a bit cordoned off at night. Since it was so hot I went for the watermelon and cucumber gazpacho and their refreshing Chul 75. We also shared the carnitas nachos which were more like pulled pork so that was a little disappointing. But overall it was a fun date night where we go to see some cool art and live music with lots of cute and cozy places to explore and relax. Definitely worth checking out!

Chillin' at The Chul was a fun night out…read more Granddaughter loved the time playing with the boats and water. We loved the atmosphere and music was beautiful. Was a great experience and looking forward to more adventures.

NEAT HOCKEY TEAM w/ LOYAL SUPPORT for Arizona Hockey and the fallen AZ Coyotes. I enjoyed visiting…read morethe Tucson Roadrunners as they had a fun, family-friendly environment! The seats were comfy (albeit tight when it came to leg room and spacing) and the team staff seemed excited. Rowdy was a fun host with a pleasant vibe and Dusty (the Roadrunner mascot) was hilarious. I visited to support my Gulls as they took on Tucson so I wasn't the most popular dude in the arena but I was still enjoying myself. I got seats in Row D behind the visitors section and had a blast. I saw a diverse group of folks and families. I'm hoping Tucson does more to represent and celebrate this wonderful community! Right now, the themes and celebrations are a little weak/non-existent. Tickets are a bit pricey, it seemed like the higher seats inside Tucson arena would be a better bargain as they had more leg room! I managed to get a deal close to the ice, so I decided to sit in a tight space so I can be closer to my team. There's plenty of concessions and specialty items for hockey fans (tacos, burgers, donuts, acai bowls). Concessions were surprisingly not that bad, taste and price were satisfactory! The Tucson Roadrunners have a smaller fan base, but if they reach out to the diverse community around them and fix their stereo system , they'll be solid!

What a great place to see local AHL hockey. The attendance was a bit low but it was a Tuesday night…read morein March so bedtimes, people have to work etc. the food and drinks were priced affordable. The staff was all very pleasant and helpful. I did forget how cold it could get in there so maybe a promotional item or sale of fingerless gloves for holding drinks? the in between period entertainment was delightful and energetic with tshirt tosses, puck throws and slap shot competitions. Would absolutely go back for a game again!

This year I attended all three days. One of the best things I've ever eaten was a chicken empanada…read morewith a delicious sauce at the Bolivian booth. Food lines can be long so it's best to avoid eating in the busiest hours (dinner time). It's always a lot of fun. Good free entertainment, booths giving out free stuff, even free medical tests, and diverse and exotic foods to try.

This is a festival that illustrates how Tucson punches above its weight. There is an incredible…read morevariety of food. I focused on Toledo Catering's Oaxacan cuisine. The flor de cabeza con chapulines quesadilla -- a flower, cheese, onion, and grasshopper quesadilla -- was delicious. I followed up with a prickly pear beverage from Desert Forager. There's still time to visit the festival today. I know I'm already looking forward to visiting again next year!

My boyfriend and I stopped by here randomly after going to the card shop. We are used to the…read moreKon-Ni-Chi-Claw arcades from places like the Tucson Mall but this was new spot for us to check out. Inside it was very clean and cute. There was an adorable little alcove with a nice background, bench, and artificial cherry blossom tree. The decor is very much part of their brand and it looks good. The games consisted of mostly claw machines with a few other options including cut-the-string type, timed-stop-and-drop style carousel with keys for the bigger prize lockers, and more. Each was loaded high quality prizes that I personally found enjoyable and tempting to try to win. We went up to the first crane game and to be honest, it didn't work for us despite accepting the money. This hasn't ever been an issue at their other locations so I took a photo and got the info on the machine. We wanted to play more but were hesitant to try again at first. So I called the support and explained what happened, the person on the phone was honestly such a delight to speak with. I wasn't sure what to expect and was so pleasantly surprised by the interaction. We were given very thoughtful options for compensation and felt taken care of. That was one of the most genuine customer service calls I have ever experienced and it left me smiling. We were able to get some games in after that and it was a great time. We had a few small wins that made our day. No more issues and we could play with confidence knowing it is a reliable arcade company and I'm so thankful for that. Can't wait to come back and continue to show our support. Great company and service. Thanks again!

Took my 2 year old in and she was having a blast however there is no way to contact them my two…read moreyear old got scammed out of her prize.