Get out of the house and get those tweens off their devices! Fun suggestions around town to burn energy or chill and chat with the kids.
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Amazing variety of teas and the ability to customize sweetener and sweetness level! The staff are kind and helpful and there’s ample room to study, chill or catch up with friends.
SCENTED LEAF TEA HOUSE & LOUNGE, Tucson - West University
Delicious for yourself or to gift to others! A perfect stop for a day date with the kids.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
My favorite spot for low key study vibes with the tween. Tasty Americanos for me and caffeine free teas for the her.
Caffe Luce: Tucsons Favorite Coffee Spot
Perfect time killer! Browse books, games, trinkets and instruments. Fair prices and a huge kid/teen book selection!
Bookmans River Entertainment Exchange
Consistency delicious Syrian food. Even picky eaters can find something they enjoy. Get the fried cauliflower and thank me later. 😜
Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant
Hours of fun for the kids, and lots of seating for the parents. Dollar Tree, Starbucks and Bookmans are nearby, so the location is perfection for a day spent out and about.
Jumping Cholla Trampoline Park
Perfect for a growing fan of goth! Prices can be high, so wait for coupons to be the most bang for your buck.
Hot Topic
Amazing annual event. There’s something for everyone, every hobby and every style. Perfect for a tween who loves fantasy, anime, horror or just good people watching.
Tucson Comic-Con
Perfect theater! Good food choices, free refills on large popcorn and comfy seats. Tween heaven!
AMC Town Square 18
Burn off that tween energy! Small enough to keep an eye on the kids, but plenty of space to run, jump and explore ninja courses. Lots of seating for tired moms to doom scroll while the kids jump away!
Elevate Trampoline Park | 12 Locations of Extreme Fun!
A favorite for a Lego loving tween. I love that you can trade used Lego sets for something new!
Bricks and Minifigs
Laser shows set to themed, pop and rock music plus interactive exhibits make for a fun outing!
Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
Calling dollhouse fans! These exhibits are beautiful and inspiring. Perfect for fans of Shopkins and MiniBrands.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Multiple entry and exit points, a smooth trail and water stops make this a perfect outing for biking, skating or walking.
Tucson Loop
My tween just left with 14 books, including a hard back Harry Potter- all for $14! Watch for their community sales!
Friends of the Pima County Public Library
This store has a bit of everything. Funky socks, interesting books, t-shirts and trinkets. My tween loves to poke through the selections.
FUEGO / ATTIC SALT
Perfect time killer! Browse books, games, trinkets and instruments. Fair prices and a huge kid/teen book selection!
