There is no denying it. Summers in Tucson are HOT. When the steamy sun rays pound down and the temperatures break the 100 threshold, it can be tough to know what to do with kids.
Try these 25 ways to beat the heat (and the summertime boredom blues!):
6. Splash at one of Tucson's 20 public pools, Pima County's 9 public pools, Marana's public pool, a resort pool, a pool with a waterslide, or a pool in your neighborhood.
7. Speaking of swimming, consider registering your child for swim lessons if they don't already know how to swim.
Lessons are available from DeMont Family Swim School, Tucson Parks & Rec, YMCA of Southern Arizona, Tucson JCC, Saguaro Aquatics, and Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) - among other companies.
8. Swim Team is a surefire way for older kids to learn swim strokes, diving techniques, and water safety.
Most Tucson summer swim teams begin in the spring (March, April, or May) and run through mid-July. Available for ages 4-18.
10. See a Wild West Stunt Show, ride a stagecoach-themed ferris wheel, hop aboard a train, order a scoop of ice cream, or take funny photos at Trail Dust Town.
You can even have your birthday party at this miniature western-themed amusement park!
11. Drive up the winding road to Mt. Lemmon (about an hour from the city).
Mount Lemmon is usually 20-30 degrees cooler than Tucson, which makes it an ideal getaway from May to September.
12. Enjoy a milkshake, a sundae, or a pizza at Little Anthony's Diner (Tucson's only 50's themed restaurant!).
13. Stock up on clothes and books at bargain prices at local thrift and consignment stores.
14. Go for a ride on the Tucson Streetcar and explore Downtown Tucson.
* The streetcar is FREE to ride through December 31, 2022.
15. Take your stroller and walk the indoor track at Morris K. Udall Regional Center, William Clements Recreation Center (at Lincoln Regional Park), or El Pueblo Regional Center.
16. Jump high and play hard at one of Tucson's indoor trampoline/adventure parks - Defy Tucson, Elevate Trampoline Park, Get Air Tucson, or Wild Katz.
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