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SUMMARY:$5 Fridays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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+) \nEnjoy 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 Float at the café. \nBring a book and find a quiet spot in the Barrio Garden\, or bring your dog (also $5 through September 30) and let him walk on cool mulch paths. And if it’s the soothing hues of flowers that lower your temperature\, there is always something in bloom at the Gardens. \n*Please be aware that some areas of the Gardens may be closed or relocated during important and exciting garden updates. This includes garden spaces\, pathways\, facilities\, and amenities. Thank you for your understanding. Click here for more information.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/5-fridays-at-the-tucson-botanical-gardens/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:discount,Tucson
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SUMMARY:Savor Food & Wine Festival at Tucson Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:SOUTHERN AZ’S LARGEST LOCAL CULINARY FESTIVAL | LIVE MUSIC | LIBATIONS \nSAVOR 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 businesses\, and cultivating deep-rooted community well-being. \nAs Tucson proudly stands as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy\, SAVOR brings that honor to life through over 60 of the region’s most innovative chefs\, vintners\, brewers\, and food artisans—all offering tastings that spotlight heritage ingredients\, local sourcing\, and culinary creativity. Set amidst the lush living museum of the Tucson Botanical Gardens\, this experience nourishes both body and soul—an invitation to gather\, connect\, and taste the future of Arizona’s thriving creative and culinary economy. \nJanuary 24\, 2026\nVIP 10:30AM-3PM\n​GENERAL ADMISSION 12PM-3PM \nTickets:\nVIP $160\nGENERAL ADMISSION $125 \nMore info and Tickets
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/savor-food-wine-festival-at-tucson-botanical-garden/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:Tucson
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SUMMARY:Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination at the Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA New Holiday Tradition \nDesigned by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres Fromme\, the Gardens transforms into a carefully curated and artfully sequenced series of illuminated experiences. Thousands of LED lights illuminate each tree\, and custom-built\, oversized structures delight the senses. These include the light tunnel\, dancing cypress-inspired spindle trees\, traditional punched-tin stars & trees\, light curtains (great for photo-ops)\, and a dazzling display of luminarias like you’ve never seen before. All of these create an unforgettable holiday experience unlike any other in southern Arizona! \nGrab a Snack and a Hot Cocoa \nEdna’s Eatery is serving small bites\, beverages\, and holiday treats every night! \nThursday\, Friday\, & Saturday nights grab a bag of popcorn and something warm to drink while you enjoy the lights! J’s Kettle Corn and Peddler on the Path will be serving snacks and drinks. \nSchedule: \n6 nights a week\, Tuesday – Sunday\n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm\n(Last ticket sold at 9:00pm) \nTickets are on a dynamic pricing system and vary in price depending on the day and time selected. Tickets are sold in arrival time-slots as follows:\n6:00 pm – 6:45 pm\n6:45 pm – 7:30 pm\n7:30 pm – 8:15 pm\n8:15 pm – 8:45 pm\n8:45 pm – 9:30 pm \nPlease arrive as close to your arrival time as possible\, you may stay as long as you’d like.\nLast ticket sold at 9:00 pm \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/lights-up-a-festival-of-illumination-at-the-botanical-gardens/2024-01-07/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:Tucson
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SUMMARY:Cooking class: Sonoran Beef Tamales at Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of creating pillowy tamales des res en chile colorado Sonorenses\, Sonoran beef tamales in red chile.\n\nWhile 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 to take home a warm bundle of tamales at the end of the class.\n\n\nClass capacity is 12 – register early!\nAll materials will be provided. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n$75 Non-Member / $60 Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \nMinerva Orduño Rincón trained and worked as an architect before redirecting into the culinary field where she has spent the last decade. She was born and raised in Hermosillo\, in the northern Mexican state of Sonora\, lived in southern Spain\, and in various cities throughout the US. Her primary culinary focus is on Sonoran food and the hybridization of cuisines and cultures in the borderland region. She has written for the Phoenix New Times as well as various online publications. She occasionally blogs at www.cucumbersandlimes.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy \nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/sonoran-beef-tamales/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:Classes,Tucson
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SUMMARY:Common Sense Cactus Conservation in the 21st Century - Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear from Michiel Pillet\, Program Officer of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Cactus and Succulent Plants Specialist Group. Dedicated to cactus conservation\, he studies the impact of climate change on cacti. In 2021\, he opened a conservation-focused cactus nursery\, Prickly Prospects (www.pricklyprospects.com)\, which focuses on ethical propagation of the most endangered species. He believes strongly in the importance of holistic conservation management including both research in the field\, as well as safeguarding the future of cacti by cultivating them. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free with admission. (Free for members. Admission is $8-15 for non-members.)
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/climate-change-conversations-common-sense-cactus-conservation-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:Tucson
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art in Ink & Watercolor with Joan McGann at Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nMaterials to Bring: \n\nMicron permanent ink pens (or other brand\, but must be permanent). Sizes .005\, .01\, .02\, .03 or heavier if you prefer.\nPencils for sketching out your drawing\ngum eraser\nwatercolor paints\npaint brushes (round and flat if possible)\nlight source for shadow on subject (e.g. small flashlight\, or you may use your cell phone flashlight if you have a smartphone)\n\nMaterials Provided: \n\nTBG will provide tracing paper and Bristol paper\n\nCost: \n$75 Non-Member / $60 Member \nRegister Here \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \nJoan McGann\n\n\nJoan McGann earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wichita State University and a Certificate of Excellence from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute\, Nature Illustration Program. She has exhibited in gardens and galleries throughout the United States. Current works in botanical illustration have an emphasis on plants native to the Sonoran Desert. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at Carnegie Mellon University\, the Shirley Sherwood Collection at Kew Gardens\, London\, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and in private collections. She has received Best Drawing awards in international exhibitions with the American Society of Botanical Artists and the New York Botanical Gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy:\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/botanical-art-in-ink-watercolor-with-joan-mcgann/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:art,Classes,Tucson
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SUMMARY:Poinsettias in Watercolor - class at Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease provide your own art materials.\nMaterials List: paper\, pencil\, watercolor paper\, watercolor paints\, brushes (round and flat if possible)\, water. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\nMaterials not included in the price of the class. See list of materials needed above. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor:\nDevon Meyer\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/poinsettias-in-watercolor/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:art,Classes,Tucson
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SUMMARY:Holly-themed Fused Glass Mosaics class at Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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”. \nClass capacity is 16 – register early! \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$65 Non-Member / $52 Member \n\nMaterials provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor:\nDee Taube \n\n\nI have always loved art\, so while growing up I took all the art classes that were offered in school. I was drawn to art beyond being content to just appreciate it\, but during my working career making time for art seemed a luxury to be put on hold for the future. Somehow I found jewelry making and fell in love with it. It enabled me to work with color\, design\, and texture\, it was a great stress-reliever\, an outlet for my creativity\, and it nurtured my soul. When I became a member of an artists’ co-op in Colorado Springs\, I was constantly admiring the work created by the glass artists there\, and one day one of them offered to teach me how to fuse glass. I was hooked. Creating fused glass art has taught me to appreciate all art even more than I did before. It is always a learning experience. But when everything goes right\, the end result brings me joy and nurtures my soul\, as I always hope it will for those who see my art. Learning\, enjoying and creating art is an ongoing journey. Each new piece guides its own design and helps me grow as an artist. I love it. \n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/fused-glass-mosaics-holiday-holly/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712
CATEGORIES:art,Classes,Tucson
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