Monday | April 15th | 10am – 11am | Education Center – Classroom 1 Are you one of those who hardly ever travels south of River Road? You don’t know what you’re missing! Downtown is the place to be for history, architecture, museums, restaurants and a true pedestrian experience. Local historian and preservationist Ken Scoville Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for a pre-school story hour. One of our lovely volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed storybook every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. This event is included with Garden Admission. Upcoming Classes Family Garden Story Time Read more...
Wednesday, April 17th & Thursday, April 18th 10 am – 3 pm Presentation at 12 pm Garden Pavilion Free with Admission Join us on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th for a special Trunk Show and presentation with Terry DeWald. Mr. DeWald is an expert in the field of American Indian art. A comprehensive Read more...
Thursday | April 18th | 10am – 11am | Education Center – Classroom 1 The Hohokam are known for two things — their farming skills and their skills with arts and crafts. This talk explores their beautiful artwork in pottery, jewelry, stoneware, and shell artwork. Presented by TMA Docent, Mary Jo McMullen. Free for TMA Read more...
Wednesday, April 17th & Thursday, April 18th 10 am – 3 pm Presentation at 12 pm Garden Pavilion Free with Admission Join us on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th for a special Trunk Show and presentation with Terry DeWald. Mr. DeWald is an expert in the field of American Indian art. A comprehensive Read more...
Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival at Tohono Chul! Friday, April 19th, 20249:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for the premiere Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival, a vibrant collaboration between Tohono Chul and the Agave Heritage Festival. Enrich yourself in the delights of a multicultural experience, including crisp mezcal, folk art, live music, children’s activities, Read more...
Friday | April 12th and 19th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The forms and shapes embroidered into Otomi textiles have ancient roots, dating back even before the rise of the Aztec Empire. According to many stories, these shapes were preserved in prehistoric cave paintings of the Mexican Plateau, giving artists Read more...
Jazz Under the Stars is back for the Winter/Spring season and kicks off on on Friday, February 23rd! Join us on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 pm for craft cocktails, local brews, and a rotating menu of tasty bites while you soak up the smooth sounds of local jazz musicians. Oh, and did Read more...
Gather your family and friends, grab the popcorn, and get ready for your family film favorites at Tohono Chul’s Sonoran Cinema! Mary Poppins (1964) Friday, April 19, 2024 Doors open 6:30 PM Showtime 7:00 PM Tohono Chul Garden Pavilion The Banks children—Jane, Michael, and the twins, John and Barbara—live at 17 Cherry-Tree Lane in London Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required. Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 20th! Enjoy kids’ crafting activities, face painting, workshops, meditations, sustainability presentations, and so much more! Tucson Botanical Gardens has been awarded the Horticultural Landmark Designation by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Join us for a ceremony to mark this prestigious award, Read more...
Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival at Tohono Chul! Saturday, April 20, 20249:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for the premiere Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival, a vibrant collaboration between Tohono Chul and the Agave Heritage Festival. Enrich yourself in the delights of a multicultural experience, including crisp mezcal, folk art, live music, children’s activities, Read more...
We’re sorry, but this workshop has been canceled. Click here to RSVP for the May, 18th course. WHY A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH: A Personal Finance Workshop -FREE WORKSHOP- The ‘Why A Will Is Not Enough’ workshop, sponsored by the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southern Arizona and Mission Management & Trust Co., is designed to Read more...
Saturday, April 20th | 10 – 11 am This class is a part of the Agave, Arte, y Alibrejes Festival It’s not just for tequila and sweeteners! Agave was cultivated throughout the Americas and locally by O’odham ancestors the Hohokam (Huhugam). This foodways lecture from writer, food anthropologist and cooking instructor Linda Wyner will take Read more...
Step into the world of creativity at Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) with an interactive clay workshop for kids! Join professional clay artists from the Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) as they guide children and families through an enchanting journey of clay crafting. Each session is inspired by a captivating Storytelling book, ensuring a magical Read more...
Jazz Under the Stars is back for the Winter/Spring season and kicks off on on Friday, February 23rd! Join us on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 pm for craft cocktails, local brews, and a rotating menu of tasty bites while you soak up the smooth sounds of local jazz musicians. Oh, and did Read more...
@ Register 2150 Club Exclusive Event Give back to the Gardens as we continue our renovation of an iconic space- the Cactus Garden. This event is exclusive for 2150 Club members. Want to join? Click here to become a member or call the Membership Department to upgrade your membership at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13. This activity is Read more...
Sundays in the Garden is back, bringing all the good vibes of spring with it. Picture this – a wonderful afternoon outdoors, a glass of wine in hand, and the sounds of live music filling the air. It’s the perfect way to unwind and embrace the joys of spring. So, mark your calendar, grab a Read more...