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!

Second Sky is a wonderful place for anyone looking to host a party, participate in so many cool…read moreevents, and just be a part of the community. It's perfect for kids and people of all ages. They always have something fun going on. My kids love going there to participate in the groups/classes they're in. And while they're playing and learning with other kids, I get to socialize with the other adults. The food is so delicious and the artistry is just amazing. They're also always in the process of adding more, and taking feedback; so I can't wait to see what Second Sky becomes!

Great place to take the grandkids. We got them the monthly passes and they use it regularly.read more

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!

Recently went to Trail Dust Town and had a fun experience! We visited on a Friday night, and after…read morenavigating a few potholes, we found complimentary parking. Entrance to Trail Dust Town is also free, and as we began exploring, plenty of families and visitors started to trickle in. The decor is outstanding and it truly felt like walking through the Wild West. We enjoyed browsing the general store, where we found vintage Beanie Babies, listening to Christmas music, and checking out themed decor from places like the old apothecary, even if some areas weren't accessible. Just a heads up: there's only one restroom in the entire area, located inside the restaurant. Overall, it was a great place to explore, and I'm glad we checked it out!

We had such a great time at this fun space. The reason why we visited is because they had a market…read morefor children happening in the center of the trail. Dust town. By the way, if you're interested in that information, I found them under a little leaf market on social media. this was a really great experience and the day was super beautiful. There were snacks and drinks available in the gift shop although we didn't get any because they weren't any non-dairy options. There's lots of attractions like games, carousel, a train ride and lots to explore. We weren't here for very long, so I don't have much to say, but the experience overall was good, interactions with the staff was kind of interesting, but outside of that we would totally visit again!

This is a great place for kids of all ages, as well as active parents. If you aren't as active ,…read morethey allow you to go on to the floor as an observer which is really ideal. I dont like going to places where you have to pay just to "observe". They always have great music playing. Smart to have water fountains for patrons to stay hydrated without having to pay extra just for water. Music choice is always superb and awesome to listen to while watching the kiddos enjoy themselves. I haven't tried one yet but I like that they also offer massage chairs so the parents can enjoy themselves too. I appreciate all the hand sanitizer stations on the floor. The employees here are pretty observant and have great attitudes. There's nothing wrong with this place in my opinion but if I could make a recommendation, perhaps adding more options to the snack counter. Other than that I enjoy coming here. They also have a lot of cool discounts on specific days which is nice.

I just want to say this place is super unprofessional, an employee called my son a slur. He had…read morecurly head and smelt terrible, this happened when we came and my son just told me because he did not want to go back. He also overheard the employees talking about drinking and driving which is not okay! The bathrooms are very disgusting as well, I did love this place but unfortunately i will noy be coming back. These employees need to be better trained and should not be calling kids slurs or saying things about drinking and driving, smoking and slurs while working around children, this is unacceptable. I only gave this 2 stars because there is a lovely lady and she has always been very kind and respectful. Please hire more people like her, and fire people like the young man.

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 visited Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch during spring break with our 6-year-old son and had such a…read moregreat time! My husband and I first visited several years ago and loved it, so we knew it would be a fun place to bring him--and it absolutely was. The animals are so interactive and entertaining. Our favorite experience was with the nectar birds that literally sit on you while they drink. It was such a unique and memorable moment for our son (and honestly for us too!). We also did the monster truck tour, which was fantastic. The guide shared so many interesting facts about ostriches and the ranch itself, and it made the experience even more engaging. It's been really fun to see how much the ranch has grown over the past several years. They've added more experiences and clearly put a lot of care into the place. This spot is truly a treasure and a perfect stop for families looking for something a little different and very memorable. Highly recommend!

I came here today for my fix of cute animal! I have been here so many times and every time I come…read morehere it is such a wonderful experience. Starting from the employees who are so friendly, to the very cute animals and the well organized operation they have for their business. I always go to each of my favorite stations and I visit sometimes twice during my stay. My favorites are the donkeys and the bunnies. I also love that the tortoises have names on their shell. My favorite ninja Turtles was always Raphael so of course I had to go say hi to him while I was there. I highly recommend anybody to come here and you will have a wonderful experience whether you're a child or an adult. My boyfriend and I love to come here for a date day and each time is fantastic.

Great fun for a little girl's day out or special occasion. The private party room is wonderfully…read moredecorated with lots of attention to detail. We had our grand daughter's 8 birthday celebration there. The only con is that the nail polish didn't last beyond 1 hour on the girl's and all they did was walk the mall afterwards.

Great experience while traveling back to Tucson!…read more Only gave it 4 stars because there were only two people were working and they were swamped on a Friday in the middle of the day. Parking: Ample- as it's located in the Tucson Mall just off of Dillards and food court (downstairs). Prices: Reasonable for walk-ins and appointments, personalized services that are perfectly sized for little girls like my own (2nd grader). We just chose a basic manicure and while waiting she was invited to join another girl in decorating cookies that she was able to take home for $5 more. My daughter loved that her she was able to choose the scent of the water in with her hands were prepped in. She smelt lovely late into the evening. Options: Tons of options, just like an adult nail salon but with a lot more extra love and inclusiveness. My daughter's nail polish is still on and so is the glitter on top of them.

This n That is a fun creative space with activities for adults and kids, including painting,…read moresewing, and even slime-making! Their "splatter room" is a popular party event and deals are also often offered through Groupon. We purchased a Groupon and scheduled over the phone (easy, friendly scheduling). The splatter room is colorful and fun and full of splatters! You are given a small (5"x7") canvas, a selection of 5 paint colors, and various paint brushes. The process was fun and the paintings looked neat. Only 4 stars because it felt like a lot of upselling... "do you want regular or glow/neon?" (extra $10) / "it's $10 extra for the larger (approx 12") canvas" / "we sell aprons for $1"

Please avoid this place. It is a great idea. However, mom and pop shots tend to be corrupt. This…read moreone diffinitly is. An employee Nola will use techniques that are not customer service or business centric at all. I would just avoid this place to spare yourself a headache.

Ok so fantastics has been around for as long as I can remember, its old school Tucson and its a…read morelittle run down which is why I did 4 stars instead of 5 but I really enjoy the Mini golf here, its 10 per person. definitely go around sunset and I promise the views won't disappoint! They have the cactus springs which was an amazing recent addition to fantastics, they have water boats, a rock climbing wall, go carts, arcade games and laser tag. Its perfect for work functions bday parties, families, teens, couples ect. We always have a good time when we come here.

A great family fun place! The wristbands are affordable and our kids had the time of their life…read more The arcade games don't record the ticket accuracy so lucky O took videos and able to prove our kids won the 150+ tickets otherwise Im not sure they would have honored the digital ticket miscount. Overall a great time minus the ticket mix up but only because my kids are still small it was an issue

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 :)

Huge shout out to the children's museum for their family Thursday nights. Perfect for hard working…read morefamilies to come and spend quality time with their kids in a fun setting. I love how they cooperate the Tucson theme in one of their rooms. Great place for all ages. It's nice to be able to play in and outside of the museum. So much to do! Thanks!