Tucson, AZ family events this month

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–12:30pm

Family Game Day at Mission Garden

Mission Garden — Tucson · Pima Co. · Tucson

Board games, the chickens and the youth garden at Tucson's heritage garden.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Mission Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Pima County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:30amBaby & Toddler Storytime! · Eckstrom-Columbus Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Play n' Stay! · Woods Memorial Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBirth to 5 Literacy Journey by Make Way for Books · Joel D Valdez Main Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amIt's Babytime! Storytime for Babies · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Murphy-Wilmot Library, Tucson 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varySnack Time · At 3 Pima County Public Library branches 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · 0-2 · Free

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Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library Fri, Nov 13 · 1pm
Southwest Library Fri, Nov 13 · 2pm
Martha Cooper Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm

Library event page →

3pmPlay Day · Miller-Golf Links Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCouncil of Advising Tweens (CAT) · Dusenberry-River Library, Tucson 11+ · Free

3:30pmCreate Club · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to a Dog · At 2 Pima County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Oro Valley Public Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Nanini Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm

Library event page →

Saturday, Nov 14

10:30am¡El Mundo De Lele! - Bilingual Storytime · Martha Cooper Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Martha Cooper Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amCaviglia-Arivaca Library's 30th Anniversary Celebration and Fun Fair · Caviglia-Arivaca Library, Arivaca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pm3D Printing Drop-In Program · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFiber Arts Club · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Cozy Crafters Collective · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCreate Club! · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Movie Time · Sahuarita Library, Sahuarita 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:45pm–6:30pm

Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting

Jácome Plaza — Tucson · Pima Co. · Tucson

Downtown's holiday kickoff with music and the lighting of the tree.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Cost not listed

Details at Downtown Tucson Partnership ↗

Library storytimes & programs (21, free)

From Pima County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amTrain Time! · Dewhirst-Catalina Library, Catalina 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby & Toddler Storytime! · Eckstrom-Columbus Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Play n' Stay! · Woods Memorial Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBirth to 5 Literacy Journey by Make Way for Books · Joel D Valdez Main Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amIt's Babytime! Storytime for Babies · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amOur Space · Eckstrom-Columbus Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varySnack Time · At 4 Pima County Public Library branches 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · 0-2 · Free

See all 4 branches

Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library Fri, Nov 20 · 1pm
Southwest Library Fri, Nov 20 · 2pm
Martha Cooper Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Richard Elías-Mission Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm

Library event page →

3pm5 and Under Free Play · Flowing Wells Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmAfterschool Snack Packs for Kids Served Daily 3-5pm · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmGlass Etching · Woods Memorial Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmKid's Movie · Sam Lena-South Tucson Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBalm/Salve Making · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amArivaca Chess Club · Caviglia-Arivaca Library, Arivaca 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Martha Cooper Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pm3D Printing Drop-In Program · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMovies & Crafts · Caviglia-Arivaca Library, Arivaca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRead to a Dog · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Cozy Crafters Collective · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCreate Club! · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 27 – Jan 10 · 6pm–9:30pm

LightsUp! at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens — Tucson · Pima Co. · Tucson

Evening light show through the gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Tucson Botanical Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Pima County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

3pmAfterschool Snack Packs for Kids Served Daily 3-5pm · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amColoring Art Party with Frank Powers · Caviglia-Arivaca Library, Arivaca 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pm3D Printing Drop-In Program · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRead to a Dog · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFiber Arts Club · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Cozy Crafters Collective · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCreate Club! · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 27 – Jan 10 · 6pm–9:30pm

LightsUp! at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens — Tucson · Pima Co. · Tucson

Evening light show through the gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Tucson Botanical Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

From Pima County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Pima County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Dewhirst-Catalina Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10am
Martha Cooper Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby & Toddler Storytime! · Eckstrom-Columbus Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Play n' Stay! · Woods Memorial Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBirth to 5 Literacy Journey by Make Way for Books · Joel D Valdez Main Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amIt's Babytime! Storytime for Babies · Nanini Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amYoga Gingerbread Storytime · Murphy-Wilmot Library, Tucson 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varySnack Time · At 3 Pima County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 3 branches

Southwest Library Fri, Dec 4 · 2pm
Martha Cooper Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
Richard Elías-Mission Library Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm

Library event page →

3pmB is for Bubbles & Bubble Fun · Miller-Golf Links Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmLego Build! · Dewhirst-Catalina Library, Catalina 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:15pmTween Code Club · Dusenberry-River Library, Tucson 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyRead to a Dog · At 2 Pima County Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Oro Valley Public Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30pm
Nanini Library Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm

Library event page →

3:30pmSchool of Rock Music Workshop · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amRead to a Dog! | ¡Léele a un perro! · Richard Elías-Mission Library, Tucson 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pm3D Printing Drop-In Program · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Cozy Crafters Collective · Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCreate Club! · Quincie Douglas Library, Tucson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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83 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Tucson, AZ this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026