Sales & Special Events
Tohono Chul offers a diverse array of special events, classes/workshops, daily tours and eco-stations, children’s events, and Ed-Ventures year-round. From the beloved Holiday Nights to the iconic Bloom Night, there is always something going on. Check out what’s happening now as well as upcoming art exhibitions, sales, and events.
Click here to see the full calendar of events.
EXHIBIT HOUSE
Jim Waid & Andy Iventosch | The Heart of Nature
Open through February 2
Exhibit House Main Gallery
ART TALK – Meet the Artists!
Wednesday, Jan. 22
12 PM | Garden Pavilion
Free with Admission
The Heart of Nature is a captivating exhibit showcasing works on paper by renowned painter Jim Waid and pottery by Tucson potter Andy Iventosch. With over 50 years of artistry in Tucson, Waid’s pieces reflect his deep connection to the Sonoran landscape, while Iventosch’s pottery captures the essence of the desert through form and texture. Together, these artists honor their shared love for nature, inviting you to experience the Southwest through their eyes and hands.
JUST FOR KIDS
Wee Storytime at CMOV
Tuesday – Sunday
9:30 AM
Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul
Join us at the Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul for Wee Storytime, Tuesday-Sunday at 9:30 AM! Enjoy engaging stories with our Nature Niños educators, followed by a fun activity at 10 AM. Special thanks to our sponsors, the Kai Family Foundation and First Things First, for their generous support.
TEXTILES SALE
Casa Martinez Rug Sale
Monday, Jan. 27 – Tuesday, Feb. 18
10 AM – 3 PM | Entry Ramada
Experience the vibrant artistry of Oaxaca, Mexico, at Tohono Chul’s semiannual Casa Martinez Rug Sale. For over a decade, Alex Martinez and his family have shared their handmade 100% wool rugs, table runners, coasters, and handbags with Tohono Chul visitors. Each piece is a labor of love, dyed with natural ingredients like indigo, pomegranate peel, and cochineal, and handwoven on traditional looms. These timeless creations reflect the rich culture and craftsmanship passed down through generations of Zapotec weavers.
Dive deeper into Casa Martinez’s history and artistry on our blog: Weaving a Tale of Culture
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Birds of Prey: Night & Day
February – April
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
11 AM – 1 PM
Children’s Ramada
Free with Admission
Join naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator Kathie Schroeder as she introduces us to her avian friends Fargo, the American Kestrel, Zuul the Peregrine Falcon, and Banshee, the Barn Owl. Discover the different habits of birds of prey who hunt by night or by day, and get to know a collection of the most unflappable birds in town.
DAILY TOURS
Tours, Eco-Stations, & Wildlife Experiences
Daily Tours Available Year-Round | Free with Admission
Butterflies and Their Flowers, Reptile Rample, and Birds of Prey are just some of the seasonal daily tours you can attend to learn more about the nature and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert! Visit our daily tours page for more information.