Sundays in the Garden is back for the Fall season! Spend your Sunday afternoons in the cool shade of the Performance Garden, enjoying live music from talented local artists. Visit the Garden Bistro Bar to grab your favorite refreshments: craft beer, wine, prickly pear lemonade, and our signature prickly pear margaritas. Free with admission and […]

When James Beard Award winners visit Tucson, Tucson Foodie rolls out the red carpet! Join two James Beard Award Winners Chef Beth Dooley and local treasure Gary Paul Nabhan for a special evening in gardens of Tohono Chul to celebrate their new cookbook Chile, Clove, and Cardamom: A Gastronomic Journey Into the Fragrances and Flavors of […]

Gather your family and friends, grab the popcorn, and get ready for your family film favorites at Tohono Chul’s Sonoran Cinema! Online ticket sales close at 4:30 PM on October 29th. You can still purchase tickets at the door if you miss online sales. Hocus Pocus (1993) Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Doors open 6:30 PM Showtime […]

Wednesday, October 30th | 11:00 am | Exhibit House Main Gallery | Free with Admission This fall poetry, nature, and art connect in the gallery! Docents, Barb Sherman and Carolyn Meador will share poems and lead discussions about the wonderous flora of the Sonoran Desert region. Select pieces from The Exotic Sublime | On Plants […]

DarkSky International Community Forum Wednesday, October 30 Gates Open at 6 pm | Presentation Begins at 6:30 pm Free and Open to the Public - Reserve Your Seat Today! Join us for an enlightening evening under the stars at Tohono Chul, hosted in partnership with DarkSky International and the Tucson Amateur Astronomer Association! This free […]

Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s […]

Step into the world of creativity at Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) with an interactive clay workshop for kids! Join professional clay artists from the Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) as they guide children and families through an enchanting journey of clay crafting. Each session is inspired by a captivating Storytelling book, ensuring a magical experience for all. In […]

Chiles, Chocolate, & Day of the Dead Festival 2024 Friday, November 1st - Saturday, November 2nd 9 AM – 4 PM Treat yourself to a vibrant celebration of flavors, culture, and creativity! This Fall, the gardens come alive with delicious food, handmade crafts, and lively music from local vendors and performers. Kids will love the […]

Friday,  November 1st | 2 – 3:30pm | Wilson Room Owls are designed around their adaptations to a nocturnal lifestyle. Yet these adaptations also present problems. Nature evolves ingenious solutions to these problems and the true story is far more intriguing than the many myths that surround owls.  Join Pinau Merlin for an engaging and […]

Friday & Saturday from 5-8 pm at Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of live guitar melodies while savoring delicious local food and drinks, all set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Hummingbird Garden. This event is the perfect way to unwind after a long week while surrounded by nature's […]

Chiles, Chocolate, & Day of the Dead Festival 2024 Friday, November 1st - Saturday, November 2nd 9 AM – 4 PM Treat yourself to a vibrant celebration of flavors, culture, and creativity! This Fall, the gardens come alive with delicious food, handmade crafts, and lively music from local vendors and performers. Kids will love the […]

Friday & Saturday from 5-8 pm at Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of live guitar melodies while savoring delicious local food and drinks, all set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Hummingbird Garden. This event is the perfect way to unwind after a long week while surrounded by nature's […]