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Tucson Botanical Gardens

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Address
2150 North Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712
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Phone 520-326-9686
Website https://tucsonbotanical.org/

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  • March 2026

  • Fri 6
    $5 Fridays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens

    $5 Fridays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens

    March 6 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm $5 Fridays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). (Normally, admission is $19 for adults, $15 for age 62+) Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer […]

    $5
  • January 2026

  • Sat 24
    SAVOR: A Festival of Local Foods, Heritage Ingredients & Culinary Craft

    Savor Food & Wine Festival at Tucson Botanical Garden

    January 24 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    SOUTHERN AZ'S LARGEST LOCAL CULINARY FESTIVAL | LIVE MUSIC | LIBATIONS SAVOR is more than a culinary festival—it’s a bold celebration of Arizona’s cultural identity, local economies, and connection to place. Co-presented by Art State Arizona, Local First Arizona, and the Tucson Botanical Gardens, this immersive event champions our shared missions: uplifting creative expression, supporting homegrown […]

    $125 – $160
  • January 2024

  • Sun 7

    Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination at the Botanical Gardens

    January 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination at the Botanical Gardens
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Visit the Tucson Botnical Gardens this holiday season for its second annual holiday light show, LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination. Be dazzled by over one million lights, dancing sculptures, and awe-inspiring luminaria displays. A New Holiday Tradition Designed by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres Fromme, the Gardens transforms into a carefully curated and […]

    $14 – $50
  • December 2023

  • Mon 11

    Cooking class: Sonoran Beef Tamales at Tucson Botanical Gardens

    December 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Learn the basics of creating pillowy tamales des res en chile colorado Sonorenses, Sonoran beef tamales in red chile. While many think the filling makes the flavor of the tamales, this class will focus equally in making the perfect light and flavorful dough as well as the classic red chile sauce. Participants will be able […]

    $60 – $75
  • Sat 9

    Common Sense Cactus Conservation in the 21st Century – Tucson Botanical Gardens

    December 9, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Cacti are one of the most endangered groups of organisms on the planet, besieged by poaching, habitat destruction, and climate change. Properly conserving our prickly friends in this changing world requires a paradigm shift in the way we view conservation, as well as increased collaboration between stakeholders from all levels of society. Hear from Michiel […]

    Free – $15
  • Thu 7

    Botanical Art in Ink & Watercolor with Joan McGann at Tucson Botanical Gardens

    December 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Discover various techniques for developing a botanical drawing with ink and then enhancing it further with watercolor. For all experience levels. Please provide your own art materials. Materials to Bring: Micron permanent ink pens (or other brand, but must be permanent). Sizes .005, .01, .02, .03 or heavier if you prefer. Pencils for sketching out […]

    $60 – $75
  • Wed 6

    Poinsettias in Watercolor – class at Tucson Botanical Gardens

    December 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Learn to draw and paint beautiful poinsettias with illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer.  Emphasis will be on drawing and painting skills and creating volume in our subject. No experience required. Please provide your own art materials. Materials List: paper, pencil, watercolor paper, watercolor paints, brushes (round and flat if possible), water. Register Here $30 Non-Member […]

    $24 – $30
  • Tue 5

    Holly-themed Fused Glass Mosaics class at Botanical Gardens

    December 5, 2023 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

    Paint a holly themed fused glass tile in the spirit of the Holidays.  Paint them in traditional greens and reds or paint them in bright colors and appreciate the joy of a unique palette.  All materials provided.  Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished.  Each tile is approximately 12” by 7”. Class capacity […]

    $52 – $65
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