Tucson has a fantastic gardening scene. Most weeks there are multiple garden-related events — classes, workshops, plant sales, musical events, food trucks, garden-related crafts, and more. There’s usually a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities.
Here’s a look at Tucson’s gardening events coming up soon! 😎
Live elsewhere? Look for online classes.
You can participate in these no matter where you live.
October Events
Firewise Landscapes
Wednesday, October 1
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Desert Container Gardening
Thursday, October 2
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
Growing Cool Season Vegetables
Friday, October 3
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Plants for Success
Friday, October 3
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
Cold-Season Annual Arrangement
Saturday, October 4
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday – Friday, October 4 – 11
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Desert Survivors
Free
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Desert Survivors
Free
Composting 101
Saturday, October 4
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
Healing Herb Walk
Saturday, October 4
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mission Garden
Free
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mission Garden
Free
Planting Your Fall Garden
Saturday, October 4
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Registration required, fee $
10:00 am – 12:00 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Registration required, fee $
Edible Landscapes Guided Tour
Sunday, October 5
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Getting Spring Wildflowers Started
Monday, October 6
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Fall Planting & Seed Starting Tips
Tuesday, October 7
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
Succulent Wreath
Saturday, October 11
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
Growing Orchids in Tucson
Saturday, October 11
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
Create Exquisite Succulent Creations
Saturday, October 11
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
Desert Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Gardens of Tucson
Free
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Gardens of Tucson
Free
Medicinal Plants Guided Tour
Sunday, October 12
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
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Building a Small Hydroponic Herb Garden
Tuesday, October 14
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
Pruning Part 1
Tuesday, October 14
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Tucson Meet Your Natives Part 1
Thursday, October 16
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
DIY Desert Garden Design (6 Part Series)
Friday, October 17
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Registration required, fee $
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Tucson Botanical Garden
Registration required, fee $
Fall Plant Sale
Friday – Sunday, October 17 – 19
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tohono Chul
Free
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tohono Chul
Free
Plant in a Halloween Bucket (Kids)
Saturday, October 18
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Harlow Gardens
Free
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, October 18
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 18
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mission Garden
Free
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mission Garden
Free
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 18
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
Plant Sale & Pop Up Shop
Saturday, October 18
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Native Seeds/SEARCH
Free
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Native Seeds/SEARCH
Free
Old Main New Directions in
Desert Landscaping Guided Tour
Sunday, October 19
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Pruning Part 2
Tuesday, October 21
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Orchid Care for Beginners
Tuesday, October 21
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
Tucson Meet Your Natives Part 2
Thursday, October 23
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Container Gardening that Thrives in Desert Winter
Thursday, October 23
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Tucson Botanical Garden
Online, registration required, fee $
Paint a Jack-O-Lantern Pot
Saturday, October 25
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, fee $
Environment and Natural Resources 2
Building Guided Tour
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Attract Hummingbirds with
Wonderful Native Plants
Saturday, October 25
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
Arboretum History Guided Tour
Sunday, October 26
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
8:00 am – 9:30 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Plant Hybrids, Varieties & Cultivars
Monday, October 27
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
Deep Water Culture Kit Demo
Tuesday, October 28
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
10:00 am
Green Things
Registration required, free
Tucson Meet Your Natives Part 3
Thursday, October 30
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pima County Master Gardeners
Online, registration required, free
November Events
Cool Weather Color
Saturday, November 1
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
Sonoran Native Plants Guided Tour
Sunday, November 2
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Trees Around the World Guided Tour
Sunday, November 9
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Cold Protection & Cold Hardy Plants
Saturday, November 15
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harlow Gardens
Free
Edible Landscape Guided Tour
Sunday, November 16
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Medicinal Plants Guided Tour
Sunday, November 23
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
9:30 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona
Registration required, free
Ongoing Events
Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Tours
Wednesdays & Saturdays
9:00 am
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
9:00 am
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
Master Gardener Help Desk
In-person or online help
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
Pima County Master Gardeners
Free
Rainwater Harvesting &
Greywater Classes
Dates and times vary
Watershed Management Group
Registration required
Watershed Management Group
Registration required
Tree Planting & Clean Up Events
Dates and times vary
Tucson Clean & Beautiful
Tucson Clean & Beautiful
Vegan Baked Goods, Coffee & More
Saturdays
Opens at 9:00 am
Rozet Nursery
Free
Opens at 9:00 am
Rozet Nursery
Free
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