Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers Tucson, Arizona
The following is a list of places or groups offering free activities. Be sure to double check details with the sponsor:
The following three museums are free on the 1st Saturday of each month:
Second Street (628-5774) 949 East 2nd Street, Tucson
Sosa-Carillo-Freemont House (622-0956) 151 S. Granada Avenue, Tucson
Fort Lowell (885-3842) 2900 N. Craycroft Road, Tucson
The Downtown Museum (770-1473), 140 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, is free the 1st Friday of each month.
Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona
Discover the cultural history of the greater southwest. $3 suggested donation. Open everyday except holidays.
Each Bookmans location offers a variety of activities every month. Call, or visit, the Bookmans nearest you for a schedule.
Storytimes
Free preschool story times are offered by both Borders and Barnes & Noble. Call your nearest store for details.
$2 per person suggested donation, tours cost $2 per person. Open 9 a.m. to 345 p.m. everyday.
Saguaro National Park East District 733-5153, West District - 733-5158
$6.00/car entry to East District, free entry to West District
Each visitor center offers Junior Ranger Discovery Packs. Children can complete activities in the packs while visiting the park.
San Xavier del Bac Mission 294-2624
Free everyday, donations accepted.
Free 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., January through November, on the 4th Saturday of the month. SASI is located near Gates Pass and Kinney Rd.
Tohono Chul Park 742-6455
Free 1st Tuesday of each month. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte.
Tucson Children's Museum 792-9985
Free admission the 3rd Sunday of every month except September and November.
Tucson Museum of Art 624-2333
Free admission the 1st Sunday of every month. 140 N. Main Ave., downtown Tucson.
Different programs at each branch. Call, or stop by, your branch to find out about their events.
University of Arizona Museum of Art 621-7567
Admission is always free. Summer hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. UAMA is located on campus near Park Ave. and Speedway.
Frequently offers free shows at various locations. Check their website.
Free, or Nearly Free, Things to Do Around Tucson
