Sales & Special Events
Tohono Chul offers a diverse array of special events, classes/workshops, daily tours and eco-stations, and children’s events 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.
SHOPPING
MERRY MARKET
▸ Dec 6 – 24 | 10 AM – 3 PM
▸ Dec 26 – Jan 4 | 10 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 7 PM — Free admission during these evening hours!
▸ Merry Market is also open during Holiday Nights!
Located in the Garden Pavilion
Support local artisans and businesses this holiday season at Tohono Chul’s Merry Market, located in the Garden Pavilion. From artisanal crafts to gourmet treats, Merry Market is your go-to destination for finding unique, heartfelt gifts. Shop local and celebrate the community this season!
Pondering Poetry & Art
Wed, Jan. 7
10 – 11 AM
Main Gallery
Free with Admission/Free for Members
This winter, we continue our series connecting poetry and art in the Exhibit House! Docents, Barb Sherman and Carolyn Meador, will share poems and lead discussions inspired by Dawn’s Early Light. Select pieces from the SONOARN HOURGLASS exhibition will be featured. A packet of poetry will be provided so that participants can read along and share their own reflections. Immerse yourself in art and leave with renewed reverence for the Sonoran Desert!
Image: Myra Teak
BIRDING
Bird Walks with Tucson Bird Alliance
Second Fridays
8 – 9:30 AM
Sign-up Required
Join Tucson Bird Alliance guides for a garden walk at Tohono Chul and discover the Sonoran Desert’s feathered residents! Watch Cactus Wrens chatter from cactus to tree, hear the Curved-billed Thrasher’s two-part whistle, catch hummingbirds sipping blooms, and look skyward for our resident Cooper’s Hawks.
Advance sign-up required; limited to 10 participants. Register on the Tucson Bird Alliance website for your preferred date!
GET ENGAGED
Nature Journaling
Thursday Mornings
8 AM – 9 AM
Free & Open to the Public
Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to explore nature journaling and connect with the outdoors. Meet at Tohono Chul’s entrance at 7 am to sketch a new part of the garden each week. Open to all ages and skill levels—beginners are welcome and encouraged! Bring a journal and your favorite supplies.
JUST FOR KIDS
Clay Play at Children’s Museum Oro Valley
Sundays & Tuesdays
11 AM – 12 PM
Children’s Museum Oro Valley
Free with Admission / Free for Members
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. This interactive activity encourages imagination and creativity, perfect for curious minds and tiny hands.
DAILY TOURS
Tours, Eco-Stations, & Wildlife Experiences
Daily Tours Available Year-Round | Free with Admission
Walk in the Gardens, Connecting Plants & People, 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!