Sundays in the Garden
Spring Concert Series

Sunday Afternoons
Through April 27
1:30 - 3 PM
Performance Garden
Free for Members / Free with Admission

Join us in the Performance Garden for our biannual concert series, Sundays in the Garden! Treat yourself to an afternoon outdoors, sipping wine, while live music fills the air. Brought to you in part by the Tucson Guitar Society.

40th Anniversary
Community Celebration!

Saturday, April 19
8 AM - 3 PM
$4 Admission
Free for Members

Tohono Chul is turning 40! Join us for a special day filled with community, discovery, music, art, and fun. Enjoy special $4 admission, live music, guided tours, eco-stations, hands-on activities for kids, tasty food and drinks, and so much more—all surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.

Become a Member!

Join Our Community of
Nature-Lovers Today!

Members enjoy year-round benefits including free daily admission, discounted tickets for holiday events, savings at plant sales and the Garden Bistro, and reciprocal admission to hundreds of public gardens nationwide, like the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix—and so much more!

Jazz Under the Stars
at the Bistro

Fridays & Saturdays
Through May 10
5 PM - 8 PM
at the Garden Bistro

Food. Drinks. JAZZ. Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro for live local jazz, refreshing cocktails, and a full menu of tasty bites all in a beautiful garden setting.

Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Open Tuesday - Sunday
9AM - 1PM

Rewild your child at Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul! Enjoy classic indoor exhibits as well as an array of outdoor play spaces that allow children to explore nature through play-based learning.

Birds of Prey:
Night & Day

2nd & 4th Wednesdays
11 AM – 1 PM
Children’s Ramada

Join naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator Kathie Schroeder as she introduces us to her avian friends Fargo, the American Kestrel, Zuul the Peregrine Falcon, and Banshee, the Barn Owl. Discover the different habits of birds of prey who hunt by night or by day, and get to know a collection of the most unflappable birds in town.

The Shops at Tohono Chul

Shop Small, Support Local
Open Daily | 9 AM - 5 PM

Our museum shops offer a curated collection of art, plants, books, gifts, and souvenirs inspired by the beauty of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. From handcrafted jewelry to regional foods, every purchase supports the gardens, programs, and conservation efforts that make Tohono Chul your community oasis.

Reptile Ramble

Friday Mornings
10 - 11 AM
Free with Admission /
Free for Members

Explore the fascinating world of desert reptiles! Perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, this engaging experience offers an up-close look at some of the reptiles that call the desert home. Learn to identify local species and uncover the mystery of why lizards do push-ups.

40 for 40 Exhibition |
Celebrating 40 Years

Open through May 4, 2025
Exhibit House Main Gallery

Tohono Chul is turning 40 this April! From its very first year, the Exhibits Program has been central to the park’s mission, reflecting founders Dick and Jean Wilson’s vision of preserving, collecting, and showcasing art. To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a special invitational exhibition featuring 40 artists with a rich history at Tohono Chul. Join us as we honor 40 years of art, nature, and inspiration!