20+ Things for Kids to Do Over Fall Break in Tucson

Most public, private, and charter schools in Tucson offer a fall break sometime in early to mid October.

This year, Fall Break for the majority of schools falls either the week of October 6-10, 2025 or October 13-17, 2025.

Looking for things for your kids to do over the break? We've compiled a list of ideas!

1. First things first:

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2. Visit one of the corn mazes or pumpkin patches near Tucson.

3. Walk, hike, or picnic at Pima Canyon, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, or Ventana Canyon Trail. If you have toddlers or preschoolers with you, try the Sabino Dam East hike.

4. Drive up Mt. Lemmon for a hiking or camping adventure.

5. Shop for a halloween costume and start planning for what you will do on Halloween.

6. Wander the paths at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

7. Check out stacks of books at your local library (library cards are free).

8. Shop at La Encantada and then stop in for a cookie at AJ's Fine Foods.

9. Take the Tumamoc Hill challenge. It's stroller-friendly!

10. Marvel at the wonders of space at a show at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.

11. Stroll the aisles at Midtown Mercantile Merchants, a huge indoor antique mall.

12. Order pizza and milkshakes at Little Anthony's Diner.

13. Sign up for music lessons at Allegro School of Music.

14. Have a "wild" time at the Reid Park Zoo.

15. Enjoy indoor exercise at Get Air Tucson, Jumping Cholla, Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness, the BLOC, or Wild Katz.

16. Purchase a day or week pass to the Tucson Jewish Community Center. or the Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club. Access the pool, fitness classes, tennis courts, and other amenities.

17. Ride the Tucson Streetcar and stop for an ice cream cone at The Screamery.

18. Meander the magical galleries at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures.

19. Try on new-to-you clothes at InJoy Thrift Store.

20. Go out to eat. Browse our Kids Eat Free in Tucson and Family-Friendly Restaurants in Tucson lists for dining possibilities.

21. If you have toddlers or preschoolers, unlock the magic of books at one of the many Tucson Storytimes.

22. Plan a road trip to Flagstaff to soak in the fall colors.

From all of the TucsonTopia team, we hope you have a wonderful fall break!