Tohono Chul | Botanical Gardens & Galleries

SACA Ceramics
Show & Sale

THIS WEEKEND
Sat, Feb. 21 - Sun, Feb. 22
10 AM - 4 PM
FREE ENTRY DURING SALE

The SACA Ceramics Sale provides a space for local artists to showcase and sell the finest clay work in Southern Arizona. Whether you’re looking for a functional vase or a decorative piece of art that will be the centerpiece of your home decor, the SACA Ceramics Sale has something for everyone!

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Jazz Under the Stars
at the Bistro

THIS WEEKEND
Fridays & Saturdays
5 PM - 8 PM
No Admission Fee

Food. Drinks. JAZZ. Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro (Feb. 20 - May 9) for live local jazz, refreshing cocktails, and a full menu of tasty bites all in a beautiful garden setting.

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I HEART ART
Community Celebration

SATURDAY, FEB. 28
8 AM - 5 PM
$5 Admission
Free for Members
Free for Children 3 & Under

I Heart Art returns for a full day of creativity, music, and community celebration! Join us for this vibrant daytime event featuring Oro Valley's newest mural, Twilight Sonoran by Ignacio Garcia. Enjoy live music, delicious eats, inspiring art demonstrations, hands-on children’s activities, and so much more.

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Casa Martinez
Rug Sale

Through Feb. 22
10 AM – 3 PM
Entry Ramada

Discover the vibrant artistry of Oaxaca, Mexico, at Tohono Chul’s Casa Martinez Rug Sale. Explore a stunning collection of handmade 100% wool rugs, table runners, coasters, and handbags, each dyed with natural ingredients like indigo, pomegranate peel, and cochineal. Every piece is carefully crafted on traditional looms, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Oaxacan artisans.

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Mexican Folk Art Sale

Fri, March 6 - Sun, March 8
10 AM - 4 PM
FREE ENTRY DURING THE SALE

Experience the cultures and craftsmanship of Mexico at Tohono Chul’s Mexican Folk Art Sale! Browse a vibrant selection of handmade folk art, featuring handmade pottery, textiles, jewelry, whimsical alebrijes, and so much more. Admission is FREE during the Sale!

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SPRING PLANT SALE

MEMBER SALE
Fri, March 20 | 8 AM – 2 PM

PUBLIC SALE
Sat, March 21 | 8 AM – 2 PM
Sun, March 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM

Transform your yard with native and arid-adapted plants that thrive in our unique climate. From vibrant pollinator-friendly blooms to hardy, water-wise greenery, find everything you need to create a stunning desert landscape. Don’t miss this season’s Spotlight Species—hand-selected and grown right here at Tohono Chul!

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Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

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.

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Birds of Prey:
Night & Day

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

Join a naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator, Kathie Schroeder, for a lively meet-and-greet with some of nature’s coolest hunters! Learn how birds of prey rule the skies by day and by night, discover their fascinating habits, and get an up-close look at these confident desert dwellers.

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Help Support
the Masterplan!

Invest in Tohono Chul’s
Next Chapter —
Make a Gift Today!

For 40 years, Tohono Chul has been a place of wonder, connection, and desert beauty. With your support, our new Master Plan will renew our gardens, strengthen our programs, and ensure this oasis continues to thrive for the next generation. Join us with a year-end gift today.

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Become a Member!

Unlock a whole year of
savings & experiences
for yourself or a loved one!

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!

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The Shops at
Tohono Chul

Shop Small, Support Local
Open 9 AM - 5 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.

Celebrate Southern Arizona artistry at the SACA Ceramics Show & Sale! Shop stunning handmade ceramics for every home and budget.

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I Heart Art returns on Feb. 28! Celebrate the new Twilight Sonoran mural with live music, activities, and more—admission just $5!

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Become a member and enjoy unlimited access to our lush gardens, inspiring programs, and exclusive benefits year-round.

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Explore 49 acres of gardens, natural trails, art galleries, and museum shops at Tohono Chul. Plan your visit today!

VISIT

SACA Ceramics Show & Sale

Jazz Under the Stars at the Bistro

I HEART ART Community Celebration

Casa Martinez Rug Sale

Mexican Folk Art Sale

SPRING PLANT SALE

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Birds of Prey: Night & Day

Help Support the Masterplan!

Become a Member!

The Shops at Tohono Chul

SACA Ceramics
Show & Sale

Jazz Under the Stars
at the Bistro

I HEART ART
Community Celebration

Casa Martinez
Rug Sale

Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Birds of Prey:
Night & Day

Help Support
the Masterplan!

The Shops at
Tohono Chul