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.
BLOOM FEST
Palo Verde Bloom Festival at Tohono Chul
Experience the Palo Verde Bloom at Tohono Chul!
This April, Tohono Chul is partnering with the Palo Verde Bloom Festival as the premier destination to experience Tucson’s iconic yellow blooms!
Wander 49 acres of vibrant gardens featuring over 1,000 blooming palo verde trees, explore local art galleries, enjoy seasonal flavors at the Garden Bistro, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Sonoran Desert in full bloom.
FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE
Flamenco in the Garden
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Two Performance Times | 5 – 6:30 PM and 7:30 – 9 PM
Performance Garden
Tickets | $40
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at Flamenco in the Garden, a lively concert event set amidst the enchanting ambiance of Tohono Chul’s lush Performance Garden. Blending tradition with modern flair, this special Flamenco performance will transport you to the streets of Spain with its stunning costumes, expressive movements, energetic footwork, captivating guitar rhythms, and moving vocals.
This special concert event is brought to you in collaboration with the Tucson Guitar Society.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BISTRO
Jazz Under the Stars at the Garden Bistro
Fridays & Saturdays through May 9
5 – 8 PM
Garden Bistro
Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro for cocktails, brews, and a locally sourced menu of tasty bites while you soak up the smooth sounds of local jazz artists in a beautiful garden atmosphere!
Jazz Under the Stars is brought to you in partnership with the Tucson Jazz Festival.
SPRING CONCERT SERIES
Sundays in the Garden
Sundays through April 26
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 Bar for beer and wine, prickly pear lemonade, and our famous prickly pear margaritas.
Sundays in the Garden is free with admission and free for members as one of the many amazing membership benefits. Click here to become a member and save!
Sundays in the Garden is brought to you in partnership with the Tucson Guitar Society.
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
Why A Will Is Not Enough Seminar
Saturday, May 2
9 – 11 AM
Wilson Room (located near the entrance to the Bistro)
Free & Open to the Public — Reserve your seat today!
The ‘Why A Will Is Not Enough’ seminar, sponsored by the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southern Arizona and Mission Management & Trust Co., is designed to help you understand the importance of estate planning and how it can protect your assets and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Topics covered include creating a will, setting up a trust, designating power of attorney, and more.
This seminar is free and open to the public — reserve your seat today!
SALE
Guatemalan Crafts Sale
Fri, May 8 – Sat, May 9
10 AM – 3 PM
Garden Pavilion
FREE ADMISSION DURING THE SALE
Bring a kaleidoscope of color into your home with Tohono Chul’s annual Guatemalan Crafts Sale!
For over a decade, Tohono Chul has hosted this special trunk sale featuring an array of brilliant beaded jewelry, colorful shawls, handwoven textiles, contemporary purses, vests, table runners, and embroidered square-cut blouses, also known as traditional huipiles.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Reptile Ramble with Tucson Herpetological Society
1st & 3rd Fridays through May
9 AM – 11 AM
Children’s Ramada
Free with Admission/Free for Members
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert’s scaled and slithery residents at Reptile Ramble! In partnership with the Tucson Herpetological Society, this hands-on experience invites you to get up close with snakes, lizards, tortoises, and turtles while learning how these remarkable creatures survive and thrive in our desert home.
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.
STEM in the DESERT
STEM Surrounds Us
Grade 4 – 5 | July 6 – 10, 2026
Grade 6 – 8 | July 13 – 17, 2026
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
SARSEF Summer Camps
Education Center
Science is all around us in our unique desert home. During this session, campers will explore and learn about the desert world around them and learn how humans have interacted with the desert for thousands of years through art, storytelling, engineering, and science. Enroll today, as spots are limited (Grades 6-8 waitlisted)!
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!