Live Music, Food, Drinks
Fridays & Saturdays
6 – 9 PM
$5 Admission
Free for Members
Free for kids under 2
Chillin at the Chul is back for the summer! Treat yourself to a relaxing evening in the gardens with live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, family fun, and so much more. It's the perfect way to unwind after a long week!
CHILLIN' AT THE CHUL
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Live Music, Food, Family Fun
Sat, June 13
6 – 9 PM
FREE ADMISSION
We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with The Play District! PLAYin’ at the Chul is a one-night, family-focused twist on our traditional Chillin’ at the Chul experience, designed to bring Tucson families together through play, music, and community.
PLAYin' at the CHUL
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Beat the Heat, We're Open Early!
May 25 - Sept. 7, 2026
Admissions & Gardens: 7 am - 2 pm
La Fuente & Desert Corner Nursery: 8 am - 2 pm
Galleries: 8 am - 2 pm
La Galeria: Closed
Garden Bistro: 8 am - 2 pm
Chillin’ at the Chul: Fri & Sat, 6 - 9 pm
Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Tues-Sun, 9 am - 12:30 pm
SUMMER HOURS
Open Tuesday - Sunday
9AM - 12:30 PM
Kids 3 and under are free!
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.
Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul
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Receive 25% off yearly family
memberships and above with
promo code FAMILY2026!
Members enjoy free year-round admission to Tohono Chul’s gardens, exhibits, family programming, and signature events like Chillin’ at the Chul, Sundays in the Garden, and Bloom Night, and so much more!
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& Join the Family!
Shop Small, Support Local
Open 8 AM - 2 PM Daily
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.
The Shops at
Tohono Chul
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Now on view in the
Garden Pavilion!
Don’t miss Twilight Sonoran, a transformative new mural by Tucson artist Ignacio Garcia. Watch the Sonoran Desert come alive as day fades to night in stunning shades of blue. Come see it in person, you never know what details you’ll discover!
Ignacio Garcia's
Twilight Sonoran
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Step Into the Heart of the
Sonoran Desert at Tohono Chul
Discover the serenity of Tucson’s desert oasis—a place where nature and community come together. With 49 acres of lush gardens, meandering trails, and the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert, it’s a space to explore, relax, and reconnect.
Where Nature Thrives
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Chill out on Friday & Saturday evenings with live music, cold drinks, tasty bites, & family fun in the beauty of the gardens!
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Spark curiosity through nature-based play at Children’s Museum Oro Valley! Open Tuesday–Sunday, 9 am–12:30 pm.
CMOV@TCBecome a member and enjoy unlimited access to our lush gardens, inspiring programs, and exclusive benefits year-round.
LEARN MOREEnjoy early hours, summer evenings, discounted admission, and more at Tohono Chul this summer. Plan your visit today!
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