Where Nature, Art & Culture Connect
Discover 49 acres of serene beauty, hidden stories, and endless discovery in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Fall Plant Sale
Ready to refresh your yard?
Shop Tohono Chul’s Fall Plant Sale for desert-ready plants that bring color, texture, and life to your landscape!
Members’ Sale
• Friday, Oct. 16 | 8 AM–2 PM
Public Sale
• Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8 AM–2 PM
• Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9 AM–12 PM
Stories & Updates
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This Fall at the Chul
Discover seasonal highlights, featured experiences, and some of the many ways to explore our desert oasis.

Barrio Bread Pop-Up
Sunday, October 11, 9 – 11 AM
Start your Sunday morning with fresh, locally made bread! Barrio Bread founder and James Beard Award-winning baker Don Guerra will be popping up at Tohono Chul with a selection of fresh loaves available for purchase. Quantities are limited, so come early for the best selection.

Guatemalan Crafts Sale – FREE ADMISSION!
Friday, Oct. 9 & Saturday, Oct. 10, Free Admission!
Tohono Chul’s Guatemalan Crafts Sale brings the vibrant artistry of Guatemala’s skilled artisans to Tucson. Browse handwoven textiles, brilliant beaded jewelry, colorful shawls, contemporary purses, traditional embroidered huipiles, table runners, vests, and more. Each piece is handcrafted in small village workshops and reflects generations of cultural tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Fall Plant Sale
Friday–Sunday, October 16–18
Fall is one of the best times to plant in the Sonoran Desert! Find new additions for your garden during Tohono Chul’s Fall Plant Sale, featuring a diverse selection of desert-adapted plants suited to our region’s unique growing conditions. Members get exclusive first access during Members’ Day on Friday, Oct. 16, plus 10% off all […]

Sonoran Oasis: Master Plan Reveal & Open House
Thursday, October 22, 5–7 PM
Join us for the public unveiling of Sonoran Oasis, Tohono Chul’s new 15-year Master Plan! Shaped by input from more than 800 community members, the plan presents a vision for protecting, enhancing, and renewing our 49-acre botanical garden while preserving what makes Tohono Chul so special. This event is free and open to the public—RSVP […]

Arboretum on Tap
Saturday, October 3, 12–3 PM
Celebrate the first Saturday of each month in Tohono Chul’s brand-new Adaptive Arboretum Garden! Spend the afternoon exploring this new garden while enjoying cold local beers on tap, wood-fired pizza from Family Joint Pizza, live DJs, and some quality time outdoors. Designed to explore how thoughtful tree choices can support a cooler, healthier, and more […]

Chiles, Chocolate & Day of the Dead Festival
Saturday, October 31, 9am–5pm
Celebrate the flavors, artistry, and traditions of the Southwest at Tohono Chul’s annual Chiles, Chocolate & Day of the Dead Festival! Explore the gardens as local chile and food vendors, chocolatiers, artisans, and entertainers come together for a lively all-ages Day of the Dead celebration. Learn more and get tickets today!

Jazz Under the Stars at the Garden Bistro
Fridays & Saturdays, 5 – 8 PM, Oct. 2–Nov. 28
Unwind beneath the stars with live jazz, delicious food, and handcrafted drinks at the Garden Bistro! Jazz Under the Stars brings local musicians to the Bistro patio every Friday and Saturday evening. Grab a table, order your favorites, and settle in for smooth jazz, good company, and cool fall nights surrounded by the beauty of the […]

Terruño: Flavors of the Desert
Sunday, November 8, 4–7 PM
Join us this fall for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and music in the gardens. Savor expertly paired tastings from some of Tucson’s finest chefs and Arizona winemakers, enjoy a complimentary tasting plate and welcome cocktail, and take in live performances by local musicians—all inspired by the flavors and culinary traditions of the Sonoran […]

Sundays in the Garden
Sundays, 1:30–3 PM, Oct. 4–Nov. 29
Make the most of a Sunday afternoon with live music under the shady canopy of Tohono Chul’s Performance Garden. Presented in partnership with the Tucson Guitar Society, Sundays in the Garden features a rotating lineup of local musicians in one of the garden’s most inviting outdoor settings. Grab a seat, enjoy the music, and stop by […]
A Living Collection of the Sonoran Desert
Tohono Chul is recognized as both an accredited botanical garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and a Level II accredited arboretum by ArbNet. These distinctions are awarded to institutions that demonstrate excellence in plant collections, education, public engagement, and conservation while reflecting our ongoing commitment to exceptional horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Beyond the Gardens
Enjoy locally inspired dining, special events, inspiring art, family fun, and unique shopping, all in one unforgettable destination.

Garden Bistro
Open Daily
9am - 4pm

Children's Museum Oro Valley
Tues–Sun
9am - 12:30pm

Current Exhibitions
Open Daily
9am - 5pm

The Shops at Tohono Chul
Open Daily
9am - 5pm








