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.
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HOLIDAY FESTIVAL FUN
Holiday Nights
Members Night | Friday, Dec. 6th
General Public | Sat, Dec. 7th – Sun, Dec. 22nd
6 – 9 PM
Tickets Available Now!
Celebrate the season at Holiday Nights, voted Best Event/Festival in the Northwest Explorer’s 2024 Best of the Northwest!
Stroll through dazzling, illuminated pathways, enjoy live music from talented local artists, and shop unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans throughout the Gardens and at the Pavilion’s Merry Market.
Treat yourself to festive snacks and warm drinks from the Garden Bistro, while kids enjoy free crafts and a visit with Santa. Join us for this award-winning event and make Holiday Nights part of your holiday tradition!
NEW EXHIBITION
Jim Waid & Andy Iventosch | The Heart of Nature
Open through February 2
5:30 – 8 PM
Exhibit House Main Gallery
Free & Open to the Public
The Heart of Nature is a captivating new 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.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Birds of Prey: Night & Day
October – April
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Each Month
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.
SUPPORT TOHONO CHUL TODAY
GivingTuesday 2024
Tuesday, December 3
Support Reptile Ramble Today!
This GivingTuesday, support Tohono Chul and help keep the wonders of the desert alive! Your gift will directly fund our Reptile Ramble program, providing essential resources to care for and educate about our desert’s unique reptiles. Donate today to make a lasting impact!
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Sonoran Cinema Presents | Elf (2003)
Friday, December 27
Gates open at 6:30 PM
Showtime at 7:00 PM
Member Admission | $2
General Admission | $4
Performance Garden (outdoors, please dress warm!)
Gather your loved ones, grab the popcorn, and relive the holiday magic with Elf at Tohono Chul’s Sonoran Cinema! Enjoy this festive family favorite surrounded by the twinkling lights of our beautifully lit gardens—a truly magical movie night!
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.