On Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m., Tohono Chul, the vibrant 49-acre botanic garden, arboretum and nature preserve located at 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, presents its two-day Monsoon Market.
This pop-up market celebrates the sights, sounds and spirit of the summer monsoon with experiences such as expert talks, workshops, live music, art exhibits, artisan goods, food and drinks, and monsoon-themed fun for all ages. The event coincides with Tohono Chul’s other popular summertime events, including the Plant Sale, featuring native and desert-adapted plants, and Chillin’ at the Chul, an after-hours event with activities for the whole family. Admission is free.
“Tohono Chul is transformed during summer nights, and the season gives us ample opportunity to present incredible activities for our guests of all ages,” said Jamie Maslyn Larson, president and CEO of Tohono Chul. “We look forward to welcoming the community for a two-day extravaganza of fun, education and memory-making.”
The Monsoon Market features:
Plant Sale
Chillin’ at the Chul
Vendors
Community Partners
Lectures
Activities
Food and Drink
The Plant Sale is located in the Sonoran Seasons Garden and Overlook, and includes a thoughtfully curated collection of native and desert-adapted plants, such as:
Cacti
Succulents
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Vines
Agaves
Garden Accessories and more
Chillin’ at the Chul takes place throughout the property, where guests are encouraged to take in the shopping opportunities, live music, food and drinks, and family-friendly activities. Live music and experiences include:
Friday, July 17
Lecture |6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Agaves and Yuccas for Tucson Landscapes with Gregg Starr of Starr Nursery
Live music | 6 to 9 p.m.
Latin and South American music by Ruta Verbena
Activities
Make Your Own Native Seed Balls | Free
Plant and Sip: Create a Desert Dish Garden | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | $65++
Saturday, July 18
Lecture |6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Gardening with Native Plants in the Desert Southwest with author Jack Dash, Tohono Chul’s garden and facilities manager
Live music | 6 to 9 p.m.
‘60s to ‘80s rock music by Vinyl Grooves
Activities
Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden, and Bitty and Beau’s Coffee.
For more about the Monsoon Market and to sign up for specific workshop experiences, visit www.tohonochul.org/monsoon-market.
For more about Tohono Chul, visit www.tohonochul.org.
