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Fall Festivities
Fall Plant Displays
Autumn squash, pumpkins, and flowers add pizazz at the Tucson Botanical Gardens this season. Two 12-foot ironwork “trees” are festooned with marigolds, chrysanthemums, and ornamental gourds. Stroll through a pumpkin tunnel and marvel at marigolds and the glow of fall flowers in pots and planting beds.
Butterfly Magic
Visit the COX Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion for a little Butterfly Magic. The only tropical butterfly greenhouse in Southern Arizona, more than thirty species of butterfly flutter by at any given time, over one hundred different species during the season. New styles of orchid displays are here, including vertical structures and hanging kokedama moss balls. Colorful aroids, succulents, and nectar plants have been added, along with a collection of carnivorous plants.
Fiesta de los Animales
Throughout the grounds from October 12, Fiesta de los Animales will be let loose in the Gardens, a collection of folk-art animal sculptures, each showcasing the imagery and symbolism of indigenous Mexican cultures.
Fall Festival Events & Classes
Classes, Art, Fall
Botanical Art in Ink: Spooky Cacti Friends
October 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Classes, Art, Fall
Canceled La Calavera Negra (Sugar Skull) Fused Glass Mosaic
October 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes, Fall, Nature & Ecology
The Amazing World of Bats
October 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Family, Fall
BOO-tanical Mini-Halloween
October 31 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Special, Fall, Family
Día de Los Muertos Celebración
November 3 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Classes, Fall, Workshop
Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds Workshop (Morning)
November 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 amClasses, Fall, Workshop
