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Things to do with friends in Tucson, AZ

What are fun things to do with friends in Tucson?

We checked 47 real places in Tucson, AZ from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 3 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 4 places to shop in Tucson, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

J. Knox Corbett House to IBT'S

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit J. Knox Corbett House

    180 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Rolling Hills Park

    Tucson, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Applebee's

    5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Galaxy Tucson

    100 South Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ 85748

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Palo Verde Park

    East Lehigh Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Old Town Artisans

    West Telles Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at La Parrilla Suiza

    East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at IBT'S

    616 North 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

H. H. Franklin Auto Museum to H20 Discotec

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit H. H. Franklin Auto Museum

    1405 East Kleindale Road, Tucson, AZ 85719

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore San Juan Park

    Tucson, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at BJ's

    5510 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85784

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Tucson Bowl

    7002 East 21st Street, Tucson, AZ 85710

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Fit For Life

    North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Uhc Stores

    4500 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at ATL Wings

    5855 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at H20 Discotec

    61 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Arizona History Museum to Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Arizona History Museum

    949 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore John F Kennedy Park

    Tucson, Arizona

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Brush Fire Barbeque

    South Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85710

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium

    West Service Drive, Tucson, AZ 85714

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Tucson Mall

    West Auto Mall Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at The Loft Cinema

    3233 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Mosaic

    North Silver Mosaic Drive, Tucson, AZ 85745

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

    228 East 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Tucson

Real places in Tucson for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Rolling Hills Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeTucson, Arizona
  2. Eat at Applebee's

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  3. Go to Brunswick Bowling

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85748
  4. Go to Tucson Spectrum 18

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)5455 South Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ 85712
  5. Snack stop at Starbucks

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)3800 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745

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Date night ideas in Tucson

Real places in Tucson for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Dutch Bros. Coffee

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)9330 East Golf Links Road, Tucson, AZ 85730
  2. Walk through Rolling Hills Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeTucson, Arizona
  3. Look around Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)North Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
  4. Play a round at Fiesta Lanes

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
  5. Dinner at Applebee's

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  6. Drinks at Tap & Bottle (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)403 North 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705

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Things to do with a large group in Tucson

Real places in Tucson for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at Brunswick Bowling

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85748
  2. Play at The Screening Room

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)127 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
  3. Park time at Rolling Hills Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeTucson, Arizona
  4. Dinner at Applebee's

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  5. Drinks at Boondocks (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

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Weekend in Tucson with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Tucson, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: La Casa Cordova

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)173 North Meyer Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
  2. Saturday lunch: Applebee's

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  3. Saturday afternoon: Rolling Hills Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeTucson, Arizona
  4. Saturday night: Owl's Club (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)236 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Starbucks

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)3800 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cinemark

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)East Park Place Drive, Tucson, AZ 85784

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Birthday ideas for adults in Tucson

Real places in Tucson for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Applebee's

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  2. Play at Galaxy Tucson

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)100 South Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
  3. Drinks at Chicago Bar (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85784
  4. Visit Arizona State Museum

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1013 East James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721
  5. Picnic at Rolling Hills Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeTucson, Arizona

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Tucson

Real places in Tucson for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Galaxy Tucson

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)100 South Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
  2. See a movie at The Loft Cinema

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)3233 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716
  3. Get active at Tucson High School

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)North Jacobus Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85709
  4. Coffee or a snack at Starbucks

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)3800 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745
  5. Eat at Applebee's

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85711
  6. Hang out at Rolling Hills Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeTucson, Arizona

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Places in Tucson

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Tucson?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Tucson costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Tucson for free?

Free places on our list include Rolling Hills Park, San Juan Park and John F Kennedy Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Tucson?

Good places to start are Starbucks, Applebee's and La Parrilla Suiza. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Tucson?

Sights on our list include J. Knox Corbett House, La Casa Cordova and H. H. Franklin Auto Museum. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Tucson?

Try visit Rolling Hills Park, eat at Applebee's and go to Brunswick Bowling. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Tucson?

Try coffee at Dutch Bros. Coffee, walk through Rolling Hills Park and look around Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Tucson?

Try bowling at Brunswick Bowling, play at The Screening Room and park time at Rolling Hills Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Tucson?

Try saturday morning: La Casa Cordova, saturday lunch: Applebee's and saturday afternoon: Rolling Hills Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Tucson?

Try birthday dinner at Applebee's, play at Galaxy Tucson and drinks at Chicago Bar (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Tucson?

Try play at Galaxy Tucson, see a movie at The Loft Cinema and get active at Tucson High School. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Tucson?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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