Unleash your child’s creativity at the Children’s Museum Oro Valley with Clay Play! Every Tuesday and Sunday from 11 AM to 12 PM, little ones can explore the joys of hands-on sculpting and crafting with clay. Perfect for curious minds and tiny hands, this interactive activity encourages imagination and creativity. Don’t miss this opportunity for […]

Oct. 5 – Nov. 29, 2025 1:30 – 3 PM | Performance Garden Free with Admission | Free for Members Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon surrounded by desert beauty and live music at Tohono Chul. Sundays in the Garden features talented local musicians in a peaceful garden setting. Be sure to visit the Garden Bistro […]

Unleash your child’s creativity at the Children’s Museum Oro Valley with Clay Play! Every Tuesday and Sunday from 11 AM to 12 PM, little ones can explore the joys of hands-on sculpting and crafting with clay. Perfect for curious minds and tiny hands, this interactive activity encourages imagination and creativity. Don’t miss this opportunity for […]

Wednesday, October 29th | 6 - 8 pm | Pavilion This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Wild Chile Botanical Area, home to over 25 different crop wild relatives, including some of the northernmost populations of chiltepin (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum) in the world. These wild cousins of domesticated crops carry valuable genetic traits, such as […]

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

Friday, Oct. 31 & Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Treat yourself to a delectable fusion of flavors and traditions at Tohono Chul’s annual Chiles, Chocolate, & […]

Fridays | 10 - 11 AM | Overlook Free with Admission / Free for Members Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, […]

Fridays & Saturdays | 5 – 8 PM Friday, October 3rd – Saturday, November 29 at the Garden Bistro -No Admission Fee- Experience the perfect fall evening at the Garden Bistro with Tohono Chul UNPLUGGED. Enjoy intimate performances from Tucson’s talented local music scene while savoring seasonal dishes and craft drinks, all set against the […]

Friday, Oct. 31 & Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Treat yourself to a delectable fusion of flavors and traditions at Tohono Chul’s annual Chiles, Chocolate, & Day of the Dead Festival! Experience the vibrant energy of the Fall season with dozens of food vendors, local craftspeople, and entertainers who fill the gardens […]

XIXA AT THE CHUL Mystical Desert Rock from Tuxon, AZ Sat, Nov. 1st | 6 – 10 PM $60 Member Admission | $70 General Admission | $25 Children 12 and under Celebrate the finale of our Chiles, Chocolate, & Day of the Dead Festival with an exclusive concert by Tucson legends XIXA (pronounced chi-cha). XIXA blends […]