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.
THIS WEEKEND
Mexican Folk Art Sale
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
10 AM – 4 PM
Sami’s Courtyard Patio & Exhibit House
Free Admission During the Sale!
Experience the rich cultures and craftsmanship of Mexico at Tohono Chul’s Mexican Folk Art Sale! Explore a vibrant collection of handmade folk art, including pottery, textiles, and whimsical alebrijes. Enjoy live demonstrations by Fidel Montaño, showcasing Oaxacan rug weaving, and Jorge Quintana, featuring the art of Mata Ortiz pottery. Plus, enjoy free admission during the sale!
PLANT SALE!
Spring Plant Sale
MEMBERS’ SALE
Wednesday, March 12 | 9 AM – 3 PM
PUBLIC SALE
Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 | 9 AM – 3 PM
The annual Spring Plant Sale at Tohono Chul is your chance to bring home the beauty and resilience of the Sonoran Desert with an incredible selection of native and arid-adapted plants—all suited to thrive in our unique desert climate.
From vibrant flowering perennials to blossoming cacti and hardy shrubs, you’ll find everything you need to revitalize your yard and transform it into the desert oasis of your dreams.
LIVE MUSIC
Jazz Under the Stars at the Garden Bistro
Fridays & Saturdays | 5 – 8 PM
Garden Bistro
No Admission Fee
Experience the perfect blend of live music, great food, and a stunning garden atmosphere at Jazz Under the Stars at Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro. Join us every Friday and Saturday evening (February 21st – May 10th) for refreshing cocktails, craft brews, and a locally sourced menu of delicious bites while enjoying the smooth sounds of talented local jazz musicians. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! Make your weekend memorable with an evening of live jazz in one of Tucson’s most picturesque settings.
LIVE MUSIC
Sundays in the Garden | Spring Concert Series
*Sunday, March 2 – Sunday, April 27
1:30 – 3 PM
Performance Garden
Free with Admission / Free for Members
Unwind in the beauty of the garden with live music, great drinks, and good company. Sip on a glass of wine, a cold beer, or a refreshing prickly pear margarita from the Garden Bistro Bar as local musicians set the perfect Sunday vibe.
Sundays in the Garden is brought to you in part by the Tucson Guitar Society. This concert event is included with admission and is free for members—just one of the many perks of joining our community. Become a member today and enjoy endless moments in the garden!
*There will be no concert on Sunday, March 16 due to the Spring Plant Sale.
EXHIBIT HOUSE
40 for 40 | 40 Artists for 40 Years
Open Feb. 13 – May 4, 2025
Exhibit House Main Gallery
Tohono Chul is turning 40 this April! From its very first year, the Exhibits Program has been central to the park’s mission, reflecting founders Dick and Jean Wilson’s vision of preserving, collecting, and showcasing art. To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a special invitational exhibition featuring 40 artists with a rich history at Tohono Chul. Each artist shares a profound connection to our mission and a deep respect for the natural world. Join us as we honor 40 years of art, nature, and inspiration!
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
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.
TRUNK SHOW & SALE
Navajo Textiles & Native American Basketry Trunk Show with Terry DeWald
Friday, March 28 – Saturday, March 29
10 AM – 3 PM
Presentation at 12 PM each day
Garden Pavilion
Free with Admission
Join us for a special Trunk Show and Presentation with Terry DeWald. Mr. DeWald is an expert in the field of American Indian Art, his presentation centers on the history, methods, and materials of Navajo Textiles and Native American Basketry. Terry will be offering fine examples of Navajo and Pueblo contemporary and historic weavings from many regions including Ganado, Crystal, Two Grey Hills, Teec Nos Pos, Red Mesa, Raised Outline, Wide Ruins, and Burntwater; as well as pictorial, Yei, Yei-Be-Chai, and Sandpainting examples. Classic, Late Classic, Germantown and Transitional Navajo textiles will also be on display. Another focus will be on historic and contemporary basketry from the Southwest, the Great Basin, California, the Northwest, and Alaska.
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.