Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
Celebrate the summer monsoon season with Thunderstorm Thursdays at Children’s Museum Oro Valley—a weekly storytime and craft session designed to spark curiosity and creativity in little learners! Kids will dive into desert weather through hands-on fun, from lightning-inspired art to rainy-day tales. Each visit to CMOV this summer counts toward the Kids Cactus Club, CMOV’s summer-long reward program!...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Live music from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. by Sean Golightly Trio in MNA’s beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine...