Most Tucson parents will have kids on spring break this week.
If you’re looking for stuff to do, we’ve got you covered with five days of fun activities:
Monday
Try a circus class at the Circus Academy of Tucson, 400 W. Speedway. The whole family can try classes in silks, trapeze, tightrope, stilts, juggling and tumbling. All ages and experience levels welcome. Classes are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $20. Go online to circusacademytucson.com for a schedule of classes.
Monday is family day at Get Air Trampoline Park, 330 S. Toole Ave. That means groups of four or more can jump for $5 each. Go online to getairtucson.com for more information and to fill out a waiver.
The kids can read to a dog at Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave., at 3:30 p.m. It’s a great way to brush up on reading skills without feeling like they’re in school and it’s free. Visit the library website at library.pima.gov for more activities.
Tuesday
Kids can see what they can build using Legos, Gears, K-Nex and other fun stuff at Creative Construction at Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, from 3 to 5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It’s free. Go online to library.pima.gov for more free activities.
Younger children might like story time and music hour at Bookmans, 6230 E. Speedway. There will be singing, dancing, reading, snacks and crafts from 10 to 11 a.m. The event is free and takes place every Tuesday. Find more events online at bookmans.com.
Wednesday
Go roller skating at Skate Country, 7980 E. 22nd St. If you go between 3 and 6 p.m., it’s only $4. Skate rental is an additional $3, or you can bring your own. Go online to skatecountry.com for more information and a complete skate schedule.
What kid doesn’t like airplanes? Head over to Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road, at 10 a.m. for its Young Flyers Fun program. Children will participate in hands-on craft projects, gallery activities and tours and demonstrations. The program is free with paid admission, which is $15.50 for adults, $9 for children ages 5to 12 and free for kids ages 4 and under. Go online to pimaair.org for more information and events.
Thursday
Explore hands-on exhibits at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. If you are there at 1 p.m., the kids can see and participate in “Roll Out Science,” a hands-on science demonstration. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8. Go online to childrensmuseumtucson.org for an activity calendar.
Go for a hike at Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. The walk to the dam is easy enough for the whole family. Pack a picnic or snacks and hang out by the water before the walk back. Make sure and stop in the Visitor Center to look at its exhibits. It costs $5 to park, but hiking is free.
Friday
If your kids — ages 10 and up — are Minecraft fans, they can play the game on the computers at Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit library.pima.gov for a full event schedule.
Get in the Easter spirit with an egg hunt at Natural Grocers, 6320 N. Oracle Road. There will be kid-friendly activities and an in-store egg hunt. If you find a golden ticket, you get a prize. There are two events scheduled, one at 11 a.m. and another at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 297-1898 for more information.
Teach the kids about helping others by volunteering at Felicia’s Farm, 3761 E. River Road. The farm donates what it grows to Casa Maria Soup Kitchen to feed needy families in Tucson. Help out from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Make sure to bring water and wear close-toed shoes that can get dirty. Go online to feliciasfarm.org for more information.
