Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul Tohono Chul is a 49-acre desert oasis nestled on Tucson's Northwest side where nature, art, and culture beautifully intertwine.
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Tohono Chul is a 49-acre botanical garden and community oasis located in Tucson, Arizona, where reverence for the cultural and natural ecology of the Sonoran Desert region inspires responsible stewardship so that future generations may thrive. Often referred to as a "hidden gem," Tohono Chul features breathtaking gardens, serene trails, art galleries, local shopping, and diverse wildlife. Tohono C

hul provides something for everyone, from children’s activities in partnership with the Children's Museum Oro Valley to regular concert events that highlight local talent. The award-winning Garden Bistro serves up delicious, locally inspired dishes, sourcing ingredients grown in their very own gardens. Deeply committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and cultural appreciation, Tohono Chul hosts educational classes, workshops, and community events that bring people together. Tohono Chul is a perfect destination for relaxation, learning, exploration, and community in the Sonoran Desert.

to Jacob Acosta and the golden hearts rocking set on Fri. June 5 during our afternoon event, Chillin' at the Chul. ˚⟡˖...
06/19/2026

to Jacob Acosta and the golden hearts rocking set on Fri. June 5 during our afternoon event, Chillin' at the Chul.
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This week's schedule, from 6PM-9PM, enjoy our shaded gardens with:
⟡ A nice, cool drink and live music out at Sami's Courtyard.
⟡ Grab a quick bite from the Tohono Chul Garden Bistro , with yummy hot dogs, nachos, or quesadillas to choose from and eat underneath the blue night sky of Ignacio Garcia's "Twilight Sonoran" mural inside the pavilion!
⟡ Shop at all our gift shops and find the perfect gift for yourself or your loved one
⟡ Or get some silent time in and look at the art in our exhibit house gallery: currently featuring the Sonoran Hourglass: Ablaze the Brilliant Sun Exhibition, Queen of the Night Exhibition, and the Permanent Collection: New Perspective VIII Exhibition.
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Fri. June 19-
⟡ Enjoy a Beatles cover band, the fantastic The Beatle Brothers

Sat. June 20-
⟡ Get some eclectic blend of Jazz with John Hughes .
⟡ Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul pop-up in the Children’s Garden.
⟡ Paint & Sip (tickets sold separately, can be purchased online) with TJ’s Paint Parties & Creative Events

Free for Members | Free for Kids Under 2
$5 General Admission
For More Information: https://tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul

This isn't Toy Story where we want someone yelling, "There's a snake in my boot!". 🐍Whenever you visit Tohono Chul, plea...
06/18/2026

This isn't Toy Story where we want someone yelling, "There's a snake in my boot!". 🐍
Whenever you visit Tohono Chul, please always be aware of your surroundings, we have our wonderful wildlife buddies co-existing with us.
: ̗̀➛If you ever see one while walking in our gardens, leave it alone, give it some space, and if possible, seek an employee/gardener if you think the snake or someone could be in danger. It's always good to let others be aware of an animal being around.
: ̗̀➛Snakes, for example, can sometimes be crossing paths, so it is very important to watch your step!
They thrive during the Arizona summer's, they are enjoying the gardens just like you. They seek refuge, due to being cold-blooded, in shaded areas like bushes, rocks, or any cool spot they can find!
: ̗̀➛This little guy here is a gopher snake, also known as a bullsnake. Although not venomous and harmless to humans, they will hiss loudly when threatened or flatten their bodies to look larger to deter predators. What a slithery ssssnake !

This Father’s Day, skip the socks and ties and give the gift of nature, experiences, and so much more with a visit to To...
06/17/2026

This Father’s Day, skip the socks and ties and give the gift of nature, experiences, and so much more with a visit to Tohono Chul or a membership he’ll enjoy all year long! ⁠Celebrate the first day of summer and Father's Day the right way. ☀️
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💚 Free admission for all dads, stepdads & grandfathers this Sunday, June 21st
💚 Get 25% off all family memberships and above with promo code FAMILY2026 at checkout (through 6/30). ⁠
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Stroll the gardens, shop for local gifts, savor a meal at the Garden Bistro, and celebrate with us at Tohono Chul!

Learn more: https://tohonochul.org/event/fathers-day-free-admission-for-all-dads-stepdads-grandfathers/

06/16/2026

Thank you Vantage West CU so much for showing the community who we are and sharing with others what we bring to the community! Come to Tohono Chul and enjoy our gardens, open daily from 7 AM - 2 PM! 🌵☀️💚

This past Saturday was our very anticipated event with The Play District Tucson , PLAYIN' at the Chul !From 6PM-9PM, we ...
06/15/2026

This past Saturday was our very anticipated event with The Play District Tucson , PLAYIN' at the Chul !
From 6PM-9PM, we had over 1400 people come and enjoy the gardens that were packed full of performances, hands-on activities, imaginative play, and family fun throughout the gardens, FOR FREE !

We had:
🎶 Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
🎭 Aesop’s Fables Puppet Show
💃 Bollywood Dance Performance
📖 Storytime with local author Jennie Hedges
🎨 Face Painting
🫧 Sensory Play with Zoomies Pop-Up Play Café
🏛️ After Hours Play at Children’s Museum Oro Valley
🛍️ Local makers, giveaways, STEM activities, food, drinks, and more!

Thank you to the Play District for the amazing collaboration, and for providing affordable fun for all families in Oro Valley AND Tucson. If you missed this event, no worries, Chillin' at the Chul is still happening every Friday and Saturday, from 6-9PM with only $5 general admission! Free for members and kids under 2.

Join us this weekend with The Play District Tucson for their take over of the gardens: PLAYin' at the Chul!With local ve...
06/11/2026

Join us this weekend with The Play District Tucson for their take over of the gardens: PLAYin' at the Chul!
With local vendors, interactive activities, family fun, and local musicians! Plus, enjoy after-hours access to Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul .
This brand new pop event 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.

This weekend's schedule is packed with fun for the whole family, performances like:
Fri, June 12
✨ World Fusion Centric with Scott Jeffers Traveler
then on
Fri. June 13 (PLAYin' at the Chul)
✨ Live music with Mr. Nature’s Music Garden (children’s songs)
✨ Special Bollywood performance with Satrang Arts
✨ Puppet show with Red Herring Puppets
AND even more!
✨ Interactive kids activities + play experiences
✨ Local vendors, treats, hands-on activities, and family-friendly offerings
✨ A beautiful outdoor setting to explore and unwind
✨ After-hours access to Children’s Museum Oro Valley’s indoor and outdoor exhibits

We look forward to seeing you & your family for an evening of fun!

06/10/2026

Chill out Friday and Saturdays at Tohono Chul Gardens for our Chillin’ at the Chul, $5 summer event!
With live music, cold drinks, tasty bites, & family fun in the beauty of our gardens, it's a night you don't want to miss.
Check out Tohono Chul Garden Bistro 's yummy drinks & delicious bites!

🍉Garden Bistro Menu🍉
Grilled items like hot dogs🌭, Bratwurst and Gazpacho.
Sonoran specialties like gooey chicken quesadillas, tacos🌮, or crunchy nachos.
For that sweet tooth there's sugary churros, or soft pretzels🥨
Refreshing drinks like Horchata🥛, Matcha, or Kids Cactus Coolers (Ginger Ale & Grenadine)
& for the adults, Prickly Pear Margarita's, Beers🍻, Canned Cocktails, or House Wines!
+ kids sized meals like hot dogs, nachos, & quesadillas.

Chillin at the Chul is happening now till' August 28, from 6-9PM, every Friday and Saturday !
$5 entry, Members & Kids under 2 are FREE
Learn more: https://tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul

On an early June night, a riveting transformation occurred all around our Tohono Chul gardens. The beautiful Queen of th...
06/08/2026

On an early June night, a riveting transformation occurred all around our Tohono Chul gardens. The beautiful Queen of the Night, with gorgeous white satellite-dish-shaped petals, bloomed till' the morning light came upon the horizon. For one night only, the blossoms opened up to share their melon fragrance with the night air; in hopes of attracting Hawk moths, or also known as Sphinx moths, that pollinate them to share the queen upon the sonoran desert realm.

During Bloom Night, Members watched as our Peniocereus greggii collection bloomed under Arizona's dark, twinkling sky. Many of our members took their own picture to document this amazing moment to have until the flowers bloom again next year ✨

A few of our guests shared these wonderful pictures (and edits) of their perspective on the Peniocereus greggii:
✨ Brenda Baggett took the first 2 beautiful shots on the night of the queen blooming!
✨Doona Bieg had this whimsical approach to light painting the Queen, in both UV to show how the Hawk Moth pollinators might see it or in this fun rainbow-esque edit.

With over 400 members attending, this wonderful moment was shared upon all of them, and with the massive support, this helps preserve the Desert View Trail and our Peniocereus greggii collection while we work to ensure the proper pollination and delicate nature of these special plants. 🩷

☼ We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with The Play District Tucson !PLAYin’ at the Chul ...
06/07/2026

☼ We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with The Play District Tucson !
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. And best of all, it's FREE !

What to expect:
✨ Live music with Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
✨ Interactive kids activities + play experiences
✨ Local vendors, treats, hands-on activities, and family-friendly offerings
✨ A beautiful, shady outdoor setting to explore and unwind
✨ After-hours access to Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul’s indoor and outdoor exhibits, their main location will be open !

We look forward to seeing you & your family for an evening of fun!
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☼A few tips for coming out to the gardens during the AZ Summer☼

Although Chillin from 6-9pm, the AZ sun and heat is still very prominent. Thankfully with our shady gardens, the temperature drops, but we still want guests to be aware of staying hydrated and being safe!
✨Wear comfy, cooling clothes- no sweater weather here! ( at least till' monsoon hits)
✨Bring a reusable waterbottle- you can refill at our various water fountains or purchase chillin' drinks at our bars (alcoholic or non)
✨Wear sunscreen if the sun is still out
✨Watch where you step! We have our gardens lit up, but we are still out in nature so be aware of your surroundings!
✨Bring a handheld fan to cool down even more !
✨Watch out for heat exhaustion and know the signs, be prepared to know if you need help!

To Learn more about PlAYin' at the Chul: https://tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul/

☾ Tohono Chul's: Chillin at the Chul is full of endless-summer fun filled with different activities, performances, and e...
06/06/2026

☾ Tohono Chul's: Chillin at the Chul is full of endless-summer fun filled with different activities, performances, and entertainment.

✨Join us every Fri & Sat, 6-9PM.
Admission is only $5!
Children under 2 and Members | Free

Your Chillin Guide to a chill summer fun at Tohono Chul starts here!
☾ Every Friday and Saturday we have different entertainment & performances, this week you can catch:
∙6/5: Jacob Acosta & the Golden Hearts Band
∙6/6: Cochise County All Stars and Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul pop-up in the Children’s Garden

☾ Check out the Art in the Gardens with our newest mural,"Twilight Sonoran" by Ignacio Garcia , Tucson local artist.

☾ Yummy Food & drinks from The Garden Bistro, and every fourth Saturday throughout Chillin’ get a scoop of Gelu Italian Ice They have over 30 gluten-free, fat-free & cholesterol-free flavors to pick from!

☾ Plus exclusive add-ons, you can get on our website:
∙Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ - fuse comedy, singing, dancing, and flash mob antics to create a unique, one of a kind experience! Purchase here: https://shorturl.at/ftNY8
∙Paint & Sip with TJ's Paint Parties - Enjoy a peaceful summer evening of creativity, connection, and art under the desert sky! Purchase here: https://shorturl.at/qnolN

Address

7366 N Paseo Del Norte
Tucson, AZ
85704

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
6pm - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
6pm - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

(520) 742-6455

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