# Free things to do with kids in Tucson this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Tucson this week: we found 21 free outings, including Discovery Night at Children’s Museum Tucson, Birth to 5 Literacy Journey (Joel D. Valdez Main Library) and Storytime Special: Costume Parade! (W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station), plus 18 library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, including three museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And four places never charge admission. Valdez Main Library and Martha Cooper Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 21 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Discovery Nights at Children’s Museum Tucson** at Children’s Museum Tucson, Downtown. When: Next: Thu Oct 29, Thu Nov 5, Thu Nov 12, Thu Nov 19 and 3 more. Time: Thursdays 5–7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://childrensmuseumtucson.org/tucson-hours/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Pima Air and Space Museum; Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, Tucson. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Winterhaven Festival of Lights** at Winterhaven neighborhood, Central Tucson. When: Sat Dec 12, Sun Dec 13, Sat Dec 19 and Sun Dec 20. Time: 6–10pm. Price: Free. Nightly Dec 12–26. Official page: https://winterhavenfestival.org/faqs/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Museums for All at Flandrau Science Center** at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, University of Arizona, 1601 E. University Blvd. When: Any open day. Price: $7 show-and-exhibits combo with an EBT or WIC card (limit four); 2 and under free. Card payments only. Official page: https://flandrau.org/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Discovery Night at Children’s Museum Tucson** at Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Free admission every Thursday evening from 5 to 7, a good time to try the museum without paying the regular $12.50 ticket. Official page: https://childrensmuseumtucson.org/tucson-hours/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies (Joel D. Valdez Main)** at Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7e6157b20478002992c47d (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Joel D. Valdez Main)** at Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your child and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development. Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa859c8ab7a8e0037c1bc81 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime (Flowing Wells)** at Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Storytime with your toddler is the perfect time to listen, learn, sing, move and play together! Each storytime includes stories and songs followed by free play. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/693075c34be11d3d00d63c69 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime! (Nanini)** at Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Toddlers are busy—busy learning and growing. Storytime with your toddler is the perfect time to listen, learn, sing, move and play together. The stories are short and the songs are great!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6a90b5cca66c2f00a6f27c (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Flowing Wells)** at Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 11:15am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Preschool-aged kids are curious about everything, and storytime is the perfect place to listen and learn! Parents and caregivers are invited to play along!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/693075dd76261f28005d474d (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Babytime! / ¡Tiempo para los Bebes! Bilingüe (Richard Elías-Mission)** at Richard Elías-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3b42c1c7d3cd580062704c (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Nanini)** at Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Join us for Storytime adventures!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a76d76ac80d09476c9347dd (checked 2026-10-19)
- **LEGO Club (Murphy-Wilmot)** at Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 3:30–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/68bf62edc798579c2e8e1f94 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Valencia)** at Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Join us for Storytime adventures!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6966a79e91e4576f847c59f0 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Evening Family Storytime (Woods Memorial)** at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 5:30–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development, now offered in the evenings!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9715dd57c264087ad573ae (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Birth to 5 Literacy Journey (Joel D. Valdez Main Library)** at Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Learn, play, and grow together! Make Way for Books presents Birth to 5 Literacy Journey, a free, bilingual early literacy program for children (ages birth to 5) and their caregivers. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab46962001a4a0e055b9fcf (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime Special: Costume Parade! (W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station)** at W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library, 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ 85747. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–6. Join us for a story, a song, a craft, and best of all, a costume parade with treats but no tricks!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa9d44d3dd190003e723f25 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Lee Con Lele - Día de Muertos Storytime (Santa Rosa)** at Santa Rosa Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Celebrate the Spanish language and its cultural richness with an interactive family storytime with Maestras, Maria & Joanna. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a889c442dac6e003720ae1a (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime (Kirk-Bear Canyon)** at Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85749. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Toddlers are busy—busy learning and growing. Storytime with your toddler is the perfect time to listen, learn, sing, move and play together. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a597f920d65ac36004049fa (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Nature Storytime: Insects and Spiders (Quincie Douglas)** at Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson, AZ 85713. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Want to learn more about insects and spiders and their amazing tiny world?. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a877c273b6c71003e5a424f (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Play n' Stay! (Woods Memorial)** at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a63f9c5cca66c2f00a5d02b (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias (Richard Elías-Mission)** at Richard Elías-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your children to participate in stories, songs, and activities designed to support early literacy and healthy development. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3d9ede296ea565de2ec6de (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Martha Cooper)** at Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson, AZ 85712. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development!. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7e61b3b20478002992c4ab (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias (Richard Elías-Mission)** at Richard Elías-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your children to participate in stories, songs, and activities designed to support early literacy and healthy development. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8c75fa36204e08fbb6c43f (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Family Storytime! / Hora de Cuentos Familiar y Bilingüe! (Woods Memorial)** at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11:45am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring your children to participate in stories, songs, and activities designed to support early literacy and healthy development Our Storytime sessions are for children two and up, along with their car. Official page: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a597e5dcca66c2f00a3fe56 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Joel D. Valdez Main Library**, Downtown, 101 N. Stone Ave. The main library, with Family Storytime and bilingual Babytime. Official page: https://www.library.pima.gov/content/joel-d-valdez-main-library/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Martha Cooper Library**, Midtown, 1377 N. Catalina Ave. A busy branch with Babytime, Toddler Storytime and Saturday family storytimes. Official page: https://www.library.pima.gov/locations/martha-cooper-library/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Gene C. Reid Park**, Midtown, 900 S. Randolph Way. A big free city park with playgrounds, ponds and picnic spots, right next to Reid Park Zoo. Official page: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Gene-C.-Reid-Park (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Pima County Public Library**, Countywide. Free storytimes at branches. Official page: https://www.library.pima.gov/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Pima County Public Library**: Weekday mornings at most branches, plus some Saturdays. Free Babytime, Toddler, Preschool and bilingual family storytimes at libraries across Pima County. Calendar: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Tucson this weekend?
This week we found 21 free outings for ages 0–6, including Discovery Night at Children’s Museum Tucson, Birth to 5 Literacy Journey (Joel D. Valdez Main Library), Storytime Special: Costume Parade! (W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station) and It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies (Joel D. Valdez Main). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Tucson?
Discovery Nights at Children’s Museum Tucson: Next: Thu Oct 29, Thu Nov 5, Thu Nov 12, Thu Nov 19 and 3 more. Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Winterhaven Festival of Lights: Sat Dec 12, Sun Dec 13, Sat Dec 19 and Sun Dec 20. Museums for All at Flandrau Science Center: Any open day ($7 show-and-exhibits combo with an EBT or WIC card (limit four); 2 and under free). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Tucson?
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Martha Cooper Library, Gene C. Reid Park and Pima County Public Library don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Tucson?
Yes: Joel D. Valdez Main Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Tucson](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Tucson?
Yes. Pima County Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).