Play Like A Local

We're a community-driven platform for local families, caregivers, and tourists to find curated family-friendly activities and events, so you can Play Like a Local!

Spend Less Time Planning and More Time Playing
with The Play District!

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What Can You Expect?

Parents Never Pay

100% Free

We provide a fully accessible resource for local families and tourists to plan and find activities, so you can spend more time having fun together.

Filters by Familes For Families

Smart Search

Our Family Guide's Smart Search filters, designed by and for families, tailors your choices to fit your family so you can start playing!

We're Listening...

Parent Approved

All of our website features are based on feedback from families like yours. We're always listening to our users and looking for ways to make our platform better.

You Decide What's Best

No Reviews

We don't use reviews because we believe that businesses should be able to represent themselves authentically.

What We Offer

A comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to family-friendly activities and events!

Explore your district's family-friendly businesses to plan your next adventure. Our smart search filters, designed by and for families, take the time out of planning so you can have more fun!

Find the perfect play dates and family-friendly events, categorized by age and interest.

Use your family dashboard to keep track of all your local favorites, see all the local happenings, and plan out your weekend or next big bash!

Easy-to-read articles written and compiled by our community of local parents and businesses to help you better discover your city!

Choose Your District

Spend Less Time Planning & More Time Playing!

Choose your district below to see family-friendly activities, food, and more!

Tucson

Phoenix

San Diego

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Heidi Littleton

Greater Phoenix Area

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Leo & Luca

Phoenix

Phoenix Family Guide

NEW DISTRICT

Phoenix, AZ

Giant Cacti: In addition to the iconic saguaro cacti, Phoenix is also home to various other types of cacti, including the barrel cactus, cholla cactus, and prickly pear cactus.

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Events

0-6 Years

October 6, 2023

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SAN DIEGO

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SAN DIEGO

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COming SOon

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SAN DIEGO

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FEATURED DISTRICT

Tucson, AZ

The name “Tucson” comes from the name given to Sentinel Peak (“A” Mountain) by the O’odham Tribe, Ts-iuk-shan, which basically meant it's base was darker than its top.

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Events

0 - 4 years

Oct 3, 2023

Story Time With Mildred & Dildred

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Mildred and Dildred

1725 N. Swan Rd Tucson, AZ 85712

0 - 6 Years

Oct 3, 2023

Building Blocks

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Playformance

119 E. Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

1-12 years

Oct 6, 2023

Kids-Free Friday with El Corral

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Reid Park Zoo

Central

Zoo

Heart and Soul Kids - SE

Southeast

Gymnastics Gym

Tucson Family Guide

FEATURED DISTRICT

Tucson, AZ

The name “Tucson” comes from the name given to Sentinel Peak (“A” Mountain) by the O’odham Tribe, Ts-iuk-shan, which basically meant it's base was darker than its top.

EXPLORE TUCSON

Latest Events

Age Range:

All Ages

First Annual Craft Fair

Just for Kids with the String Quintet

10:00 and 11:15

2175 N Sixth Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

TUCSON EVENTS

Things to Do

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Party Venue

Playspace

Splash Pad

3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Community Center

indoor playspace

3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

TUCSON FAMILY GUIDE

What Parents Have to Say...

We Do it All for You!

"I’m so happy I found your page! Indiana Mom here, we’re headed to Tucson in a few weeks (our boys have never been!!) I have so many new spots on my list to visit thanks to you!"

Emily

Indiana Mom

"I always use the Events Calendar to find fun things for my family to do around Tucson! It saves me time and energy so we can get out and have fun!"

Bethany

Tucson Mom

"Being able to actually know about kid friendly things to do around town with my kids has been amazing for our family. We can plan for them or just look at [Tucson's] weekly newsletter."

Arianna

Tucson Mom

Play Like A Local

What Can You Expect?

100% Free

Smart Search

Parent Approved

No Reviews

What We Offer

Family Guides

Family Guides

Events Calendar

Events Calendar

Family Dashboard

My Family Dashboard

City Handbooks

City Handbooks

Choose Your District

Spend Less Time Planning & More Time Playing!

Explore

Heidi Littleton

Leo & Luca

NEW DISTRICT

Phoenix, AZ

Events

First Friday Kids Club

Free First Friday Nights

Ghosts & Goodies

FEATURED DISTRICT

Tucson, AZ

Events

Story Time With Mildred & Dildred

Building Blocks

Kids-Free Friday with El Corral

Explore

Reid Park Zoo

Heart and Soul Kids - SE

FEATURED DISTRICT

Tucson, AZ

Latest Events

First Annual Craft Fair

Just for Kids with the String Quintet

Things to Do

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Tucson Jewish Community Center

What Parents Have to Say...

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