Upcoming Events

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Friday, March 22, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the Opening Reception of our bi-annual Art Institute student exhibition on Friday, March 22, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. This show is the manifestation of our mission, Conservation through Art Education. Featuring the work of talented students from all over the region, this annual show is a great way to explore the creativity of the Southwest.

March 22 - 23, 2024
4:45 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Juniors spend the evening and into the morning for a sleepover to remember.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for our annual wine festival, WineDown with Wildlife, to help support the amazing wildlife in our care and celebrate World Wildlife Day. Sip on the best local and regional wines in the Southwest while catching the desert's magical sunset among all the spring flowers.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gather your friends, family, and fellow nature nerds for a day of searching, scouting and documenting the Wild species at the Desert Museum! Celebrate biodiversity with a BOGO deal! Each adult ticket purchased will get FREE admission for one child.

Sunday, April 28, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us at the Desert Museum for our signature Spring event, the Desert Gala! The 31st annual Gala, Colors of the Desert, will offer local culinary delicacies, craft libations, and up-close visits with some famous animal residents, plus live and silent auctions!

Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for a fun event that includes on-grounds exploration, classroom animal encounters, crafts, and more.

Sunday, May 19, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Earth Day Poetry Contest Winners read their winning poems, followed by a reception. (2 p.m. grades K-3, 3:15 p.m. grades 4-6)

June 3 - 7, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To the desert and beyond! Our engaging camps will explore the Sonoran Desert region’s diverse land, sea, animals, and plants. This summer, sign up for week-long day camps for kids entering grades 1-3 or 4-6 in Fall 2024.

July 15 - 19, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Summer day camp for students entering grades 6-8. Discover the many colors of the Sonoran Desert as we observe the world around us through the lenses of culture, art, and science. Each day brings a new adventure as we explore the colors of the desert!

Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for a fun event that includes on-grounds exploration, classroom animal encounters, crafts, and more.

Saturday, August 17, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for a fun event that includes on-grounds exploration, classroom animal encounters, crafts, and more. Afterwards they are invited to stay for the CSN activities.

Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for a fun event that includes on-grounds exploration, classroom animal encounters, crafts, and more.

Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for a fun event that includes on-grounds exploration, classroom animal encounters, crafts, and more.

Saturday, October 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts and accompanying adults explore the grounds and complete activities to earn their naturalist badges. Registration is through the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.

November 16 - 17, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Coati Kids Club members meet for an overnighter in the Packrat Playhouse.