Looking for something to do this weekend that the whole family can enjoy? Come downtown! Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.
Take your little ones to story time at the Pima County Public Library or to afternoon activities at the Tucson Children's Museum to watch their imaginations soar. Explore Tucson Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art to inspire the budding Picasso in your home, or take in a live performance by one of Tucson's homegrown theatre troupes. There's always something happening downtown, so check out the upcoming event calendars below and make plans for family fun!
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Parking downtown is a breeze, and meter parking is free on the weekends! Click here for maps and additional parking information.
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Downtown Restaurants
Barrio Brewing (American)
Sat. 11am-12am, Sun. 12-10pm
800 E. 16th St., Ph: 791-2739
Bruegger's Bagels
Sat. & Sun. 7am-3pm
1 W. Congress St., Ph: 206-0002
Burger City (gourmet burgers)
Sat. 11 am-11 pm
47 N. Sixth Ave., Ph: 903-0919
Café Poca Cosa (Mexican)
Sat. 11am-10pm
110 E. Pennington St., Ph: 622-6400
Coyote Café at The Hotel Arizona
Sat. & Sun. 6am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
181 W. Broadway Blvd., La Placita Village, Ph: 624-8711
Cup Café (modern bistro)
Sat. 7am-12am, Sun. 7am-10pm
311 E. Congress St., inside Hotel Congress, Ph: 798-1618
El Charro Café (Mexican)
Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm
311 N. Court Ave., Ph: 622-1922
El Minuto Café (Mexican)
Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-10pm
345 S. Main Ave., Ph: 882-4145
Grill (American diner)
Sat. & Sun. 24 hours
100 E. Congress St., Ph: 623-7621
Iguana Café (sandwiches, soups)
Sat. 10am-12am, Sun. 10am-10pm
210 E. Congress St., Ph: 882-5140
La Cocina Restaurant (Southwestern & American)
Sat. 11am-3pm, Sun. 11am-3pm
201 N. Court Ave., Old Town Artisans, Ph: 622-0351
Maynards (café)
Sat. & Sun. 7am-10pm
400 N. Toole Ave., Ph: 545-0577
Scooter's Café
Sat. 8am-2pm
110 S. Church Ave., La Placita Village, Ph: 620-1116
Shot In The Dark Café (coffee shop & restaurant)
Sat. & Sun. 24 hours
121 E. Broadway Blvd., Ph: 882-5544
Subway (subs, wraps, catering)
Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 9am-6pm
29 W. Congress St., Ph: 207-6480
Tooley's On Congress (café)
Sat. 6:30am-10pm, Sun. 6:30am-6pm
278 East Congress St., Ph: 203-8970
Late Afternoon Restaurants:
Ascolese Italian Ristorante (Italian)
Sat. 4-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm
222 S. Church Ave., Ph: 623-0313
Barrio Food & Drink (Southwestern)
Sat. 5pm-12am, Sun. 5-10pm
135 S. 6th Ave., Ph: 629-0191
Caffé Milano (Italian)
Sat. 5:30-9:30pm
47 W. Congress St., Ph: 628-1601
Casa Vicente (Spanish)
Sat. 4pm-10:30pm
375 S. Stone Ave, Ph: 884-5253
Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant (Southwestern)
Sat. 4-10pm
198 W. Cushing St., Ph: 622-7984
Enoteca Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Italian) Sat. 5-10pm
58 W. Congress St., Ph: 623-0744
On A Roll (Japanese)
Sat. 4pm-2am
63 E. Congress St., Ph: 307-4961
