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Embrace the authentic beauty of the Sonoran Desert year-round at Tohono Chul, Tucson’s charming crossroads of nature, art and culture. Deemed “One of the World’s Ten Best Botanical Gardens” by Travel + Leisure Magazine, Tohono Chul has been celebrated by Tucson as one of its “best kept secrets” for over a quarter of a century. Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits.
Your Summer Nights Just Got a Bit Cooler Check out the Tohono Chul Gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission! Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where the mature trees provide a much welcome drop in temperature. […]
Celebrate the season’s magic at Tohono Chul’s Holiday Nights! Member-only night: Friday, December 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Open to the Public: Saturday, December 7th – Sunday, December 22nd Thursdays – Fridays – Saturdays – Sundays 6:00 – 9:00 PM Stroll through enchanting paths, revel in live entertainment, and bask in the glow of […]
Join us for Guitars Under the Stars every Friday and Saturday from 5-8 pm at Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro. Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of live guitar melodies while savoring delicious local food and drinks, all set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Hummingbird Garden. This event is the perfect way to unwind […]
Dia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gone before us. Join Guerrero and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día […]
FOOD. DRINKS. JAZZ. Friday & Saturday Evenings at the Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Visit Tohono Chul Gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings for cocktails, brews, and a locally sourced menu of tasty bites while listening to the smooth sounds of local jazz musicians. Free admission.
Check out Tohono Chul’s first-ever Merry Market for a relaxed and festive holiday shopping experience! Enjoy tax-free, museum-quality local finds and a carefully curated selection of unique gifts and crafts—perfect for your last-minute gifting needs. It’s a procrastinator’s dream! December 10th – 23rd 10 AM – 3 PM December 19th – 23rd 5 PM – […]
Celebrate the season’s magic at Tohono Chul’s Holiday Nights! Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30 – 8:30 PM December 1st through December 16 Stroll through enchanting paths, revel in live entertainment, and bask in the glow of thousands of twinkling lights. Musicians and artists will captivate you as you savor hot cocoa and festive treats. Don’t […]
Glowing Pumpkins: A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, is an outdoor Halloween event featuring over 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins! This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore magical pathways of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds, and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and superheroes, movie and pop culture icons. This […]
A Million Lights! Stroll along paths garlanded with over a million twinkling lights while musicians and artists perform throughout the gardens. Who can resist a sing-along or viewing the stars through a telescope? You’re sure to enjoy the many distinct performances located throughout the gardens while you sip hot chocolate and enjoy tasty treats! Not […]