Special Events

June is National Pollinator Month, a time to recognize the importance of pollinators and promote their conservation. Butterflies are pollinators that play a vital role in ecosystems. Butterfly Wonderland invites children ages 6 -17 to participate in its annual Summer Coloring Contest for a chance to win two free tickets to Butterfly Wonderland plus a $50 Gift Card to use at the Butterfly Wonderland Treasures Gift Shop! Participants must visit butterflywonderland.com/special-events/#color to choose one of four (4) coloring pages to download and let their imaginations go! The page can be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. All masterpieces submitted will be judged on originality/coloring skill by official Butterfly Wonderland representative and every entry will be displayed in Butterfly Wonderland.

Entries can be dropped off at ‘Guest Services’ or mailed to Butterfly Wonderland. The winner will be announced the first week of August. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CHILD.

Join Butterfly Wonderland for a magical adventure in the Butterfly Theater! Dive deep into the rainforest with a Story Time session, featuring captivating tales about butterflies and other rainforest critters. Parents and kids will embark on an exciting journey through these lively stories read by dynamic storytellers each week. Many of these delightful books will be available for purchase in the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. Don’t miss our Animal Ambassadors who will bring out Draco our Chinese Water Dragon after storytime session. Learn about this amazing reptile.

All participating children will also receive a FREE nature sticker to take home! Story Time is FREE with admission.

Join the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation and Debra Lee Murrow of COLORME Art Spa for a unique, artist-led workshop focused on transforming simple materials into stunning pieces of art. Participants will design and craft elegant pendants, statement jewelry, window charms, and personalized accessories using innovative techniques.

This event is hosted by Butterfly Wonderland Foundation in partnership with Debra Lee Murrow with COLORME Art Spa. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversation in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. Cost is $40. Register on EventBrite here. For more information, contact (480) 800-3004.

Reconnect with nature and find inner peace with this one-of-a-kind yoga class, held in the serene Butterfly Conservatory, surrounded by thousands of fluttering butterflies. This immersive, hour-long class guides participants through a series of poses designed to build strength, enhance flexibility, and promote relaxation in a truly magical setting.

Open to ages 18 & up, this unique experience offers the perfect blend of mindfulness and natural beauty. Tickets: $30. Pre-registration required. Register on EventBrite.com here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.

Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class leads participants through creating a stunning butterfly-themed masterpiece—no experience necessary! With all the materials provided, guests can simply relax, paint, and enjoy the artistic journey. Limited to just 20 participants, this exclusive event offers a truly unforgettable experience.

Tickets: $30; Butterfly Wonderland Members are $15 (covers supplies). Pre-registration required. Register on EventBrite.com here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206.

Start the day surrounded by beauty and butterflies! Senior adults are invited to enjoy a relaxed morning in the Butterfly Café with complimentary pastries and coffee, followed by a self-guided tour through the stunning Butterfly Wonderland. Free to BW Members and FREE with Admission for General Public. For senior adults only; registration is required. Register on EventBrite.com here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 204.

Butterfly Wonderland’s very own Director of Education Adriane Hopkins, will lead this workshop. Join us as we learn about why we need to tag Monarch butterflies and see other Arizona species in a beautiful setting, which is a 3-hour drive south of Scottsdale, near Sonoita (Highway 83). Bring hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long pants, water, fully charged phone/camera and a sack lunch. No prior experience necessary. Geared for adults but ages 9 and above if interest in nature. There will be 30-minute lecture. Cost is $20 for Members/BW Staff and $25 for General Public. Portion of the proceeds benefit Southwest Monarch Study.

Pre-registration is required. Register here on EventBrite.com. Space is limited. Trip to local wineries is optional after tagging. For more information and for directions on where to meet, email adriane@butterflywonderland.com or (480) 800-3000, ext. 204.

Join Butterfly Wonderland Director of Education Adriane Hopkins Feb. 21-28, 2026 in Mexico. This is a bucket list kind of trip to visit three monarch overwintering sites. See millions of Monarchs in the oyamel forest trees, visit beautiful cathedrals in Mexico City, and tour beautiful botanical gardens. 15% of the proceeds donated back to Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Click here for more information.