Valley of the Moon

Welcome to Valley of the Moon
Kindness is the Real Magic

Valley of the Moon is an enchanted historic fairyland that promotes kindness and imagination. A unique artist-created environment, Valley of the Moon offers a variety of experiences including tours, theatrical performances, and private events. Valley of the Moon turned 100 years old in 2023 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formally incorporated in 1945 to foster tolerance and brotherly love for all mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color.

Visiting Valley of the Moon
We are open the first Saturday of each month for a family-friendly event and the third Sunday for docent-led tours. We are also open for our plays and special events. Private access can be arranged for a fee.
We do NOT have daily open hours. Our public access is largely dependant on our volunteer work force so if you would like to see Valley of the Moon open more frequently, consider volunteering or donating to make it happen!

Some upcoming highlights:

Campfire Sing-along
Saturday, February 4
6:00 – 7:30 pm
donations welcome

Join us again
In collective song
At the Valley of the Moon
Campfire Sing-a -long!
Marshmallows to roast
Hot coco to toast
and a fairy decent time to be had by most ;)

Casting Call
Alice in Wonderland
February 10 and 11, 6 pm
Free

Would you like to be in a Valley of the Moon play? No acting experience needed, just a desire to learn, a willingness to treat others with respect and a commitment to attend rehearsals and shows on weekend evenings through April 30th. Valley of the Moon promotes kindness in everything we do. Casting calls are fun and include everyone. We also need set construction assistants, costume makers, ushers, prop makers, playbill writers, marketing help and more. Families can volunteer together! If you want to help with the play, join us on February 10 or 11 at 6 pm.

3rd Sunday - Historic Tours
Sunday, February 19
2, 3 & 4 pm
$5, free for members and children under 7

Ever wonder about how the Valley of the Moon got started? Here is your chance to go behind the scenes and hear the fascinating history of this magical place. Tours start at 2, 3, and 4 and last about an hour.
Tickets are $5; members and everyone 7 and under are free.

docent tour tickets

History Guardians:
A Preservation Practicum
February 25
2-4 pm
donations welcome

We make historic preservation fun. Here's your opportunity to help save Valley of the Moon's history and learn about historic preservation. "Adopt" a Valley of the Moon structure to monitor and protect. Program geared towards teens and adults but dedicated preteens accepted. This first meeting will cover general information and a walking tour to identify structures available for adoption. More details are on the History Guardian Page.

Nature Club
Wednesday, February 22
4:00 – 5:00pm
donations welcome

This month is LoveBug month! Let's learn all about bugs that might be found at Valley of the Moon! All ages welcome.

Maintain the Moon Work Event
Sunday, February 26
8:00am – 1:00pm

It is so rewarding to spiffy up Tucson's only Historic Storybook Land. Kindness is the golden key to happiness so being of service is bound to make us all joyful. Hats, water bottles and work gloves are recommended. RSVP to wizard@tucsonvalleyofthemoon.net if you can join us.