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.
SUMMER NIGHTS
CHILLIN’ AT THE CHUL
Begins Sat, May 23 – Fri, August 28
6 – 9 PM
$5 Admission | Free for Members
Your Summer Nights Just Got a Bit Cooler!
Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, and tasty eats from the Garden Bistro!
Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where mature trees and shaded paths provide a much-welcome drop in temperature.
Saturdays are extra family-friendly, featuring nature-based play with Children’s Museum Oro Valley.
FAMILY FUN – FREE ADMISSION
PLAYin’ at the CHUL
Sat, June 13
6 – 9 PM
FREE ADMISSION
We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with our friends at The Play District! PLAYin’ at the Chul is a one-night, family-focused twist on our traditional Chillin’ at the Chul experience, designed to bring Tucson families together through play, music, and community.
The Play District is a community-driven platform for local families, caregivers, and tourists to find curated family-friendly activities and events, so you can Play Like a Local!
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!