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.
PLANT SALE
Spring Plant Sale
MEMBER SALE
▸ Friday, March 20 | 8 AM – 2 PM
Click here to become a member and save at the sale!
PUBLIC SALE
▸ Saturday, March 21 | 8 AM – 2 PM
▸ Sunday, March 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Bring your yard back to life and create the desert oasis of your dreams at Tohono Chul’s annual Spring Plant Sale!
Discover a carefully curated selection of native and arid-adapted plants grown to thrive in our unique climate while preserving the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Whether you’re looking to add vibrant blooms to attract pollinators or incorporate water-wise greenery, our selection of plants will help you cultivate a resilient and breathtaking landscape.
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.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Birds of Prey: Night & Day
2nd & 4th Wednesdays through March 11th
11 AM – 1 PM
Children’s Ramada
Free with Admission/Free for Members
Discover the importance of birds of prey in the Sonoran Desert with an engaging live presentation from the Arizona Raptor Center, a nonprofit dedicated to science-based education, wildlife conservation, and the rescue and rehabilitation of raptors. Join expert falconers and wildlife educators as they introduce you to a rotating cast of birds, including hawks, owls, and falcons, that play a vital role in our desert ecosystem. This wildlife experience is perfect for all ages of bird lovers!
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!