Blog Posts - Kid Friendly

  One million lights are shining bright during the month of December at Tohono Chul! Already a favorite Tucson tourist destination, enjoy even more cheer on December 2 and 3, 9 and 10, and 16 and 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The holiday nights are...

  The 22nd annual downtown Parade of Lights is a Tucson tradition with proceeds benefitting local charities. Last year, there were over 25,000 parade attendees, the biggest in history, and 2016 is slated to be even bigger and better than ever. W...

Famous for its food, no trip to Tucson is complete without generously sampling the local flavors. Even better, much of the city’s best foods are budget-friendly and tap into regional inspiration from Mexico, Spain and Native American cultures. Perh...

  A favorite festival in December, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is once again hosting La Fiesta de Guadalupe on December 18th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. An homage to Mexico’s patron saint, you’ll find folk dancers, live music, and performanc...

A quaint and quiet animal sanctuary tucked into Long Hill Township, let’s pay a visit to Raptor Trust. For as long as I can remember, at least the last twenty years, I have been recommending the Raptor Trust to anyone that needs a place to take...

  On December 9, 10 and 11, visit the historic Fourth Avenue Business District’s famous Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair! The mega event takes place just twice per year, and the holiday festival is what everyone looks forward to. Open from 10...

  From December 4 – 23, with encore nights December 26-29, you can experience all the magic of zoo lights after dark. Special zoo hours are offered throughout the month of December, hosted by BMO Harris Bank. Enjoy music, animal light sculptur...

Thank you to Fashion Outlets of Chicago for sponsoring today’s post! Fashion Outlets of Chicago is always the go to outlet mall for me. It’s packed with high-end and everyday stores and so many delish candy shops that any chocoholic will...

  Be “thankful” to be spending this Thanksgiving in Tucson where there are endless buffets, gourmet dining, and traditional American fare to be had! Leave the cooking to the pros at McClintock’s, a posh favorite where a seven-course meal i...

  Explore the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block for a series of exhibitions, permanent exhibits, events and family-friendly activities. Throughout November, you’ll be treated to the Henry C. Balink: Native American Portraits, Poetic Mini...

  If you think Tucson is gorgeous, you haven’t seen anything yet! Deep underground are caves and caverns full of crystals, and this incredible underbelly is a family-friendly outing you can’t miss. Head to Colossal Cave Mountain Park and dis...

  In the heart of Tucson is Main Gate Square, the hub of the city’s cultural, social and artistic happenings. Pedestrian-friendly and brimming with dining and shopping options, you’ll find over 30 restaurants and 20 shops surrounding the Squ...

  Celebrate the Day of the Dead with chiles and chocolate at Tohono Chul October 28 – 29! Festivities happen from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days, and admission is just $15 for the general public, with kids 12 and under free. The sizzling hot chil...

A delicious way to get a whole lotta veggies into your meal … whether it’s your plate or your kid’s. I’m teaching kids’ cooking camp this week, and one of the things I look for when I’m choosing the menus is to get...

  Nothing beats some fantastic Chinese takeout to enjoy in your spacious guest room—or dine-in at one of Tucson’s best Chinese restaurants. The Ba-Dar Chinese Restaurant features Mandarin, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine under one roof so you...

I’m going to try to complete a productive day at home…while staying in my pajamas all day. Yep, yep, yep. For the record, “at home” does involve plenty of outside time…sorry, neighbors! Sometimes we need those days, right? If yo...

Thanks to Six Flags Great America for inviting us out to try Rage of the Gargoyles! I am a huge roller coaster fan! The speed, the drops, the loops and the feeling of weightlessness make for a fun and intense experience! Six Flags Great America has d...

  Aptly named, this pet-friendly attraction is the hub of where those old spaghetti westerns took place and where classic movie lovers can get whisked back in time to an intriguing Hollywood era—well outside of Hollywood! Open Saturdays and Su...

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