Overview
Butterfly Wonderland hosts many special events and programs throughout the year. You’ll find all of our special event details here.
Christmas in the Rainforest
Every Saturday, Sunday and Select Days
See our beautiful 7 ft. tall Angel in the Conservatory starting Nov. 23 thru Dec. 28. Festive décor and live music with Aaron White and Scottsdale Strings – call for specific entertainment schedule.
- Every Saturday & Sunday, Dec 1-2, 8-9, 15-16
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, December 22-24
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Dec 26-28
Adopt-A-Student Month
December
During the month of December, with a donation, you can help fund a low-income student’s field trip. Proceeds donated to the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Holiday Gift Giving
Waking Up with Butterflies
Saturday, Dec. 15
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $25 (general public). Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Homeschool Days
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 17-18
Reserve your Homeschool students for a field trip and special pricing on these days by going here. Pre-registration is required.
Keeper for the Day
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Call to schedule dates during Christmas Break (Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4)
For ages 12-15
Students will get an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see what is involved in our animal care. Working alongside our entomology and education staff, students will assist with feeding insects, releasing butterflies, preparing fruit trays, educating guests and more. Students also participate in animal handling and demonstrations for the public. This program will give students an understanding of the challenges and skills necessary for taking care of live animals. Each participant will receive a certificate, t-shirt, and special butterfly gift to take home. One participant per day only. Cost is $200 for Members; $250 General Public. For more information, contact (480) 800-3000, ext. 210.
Native American Cultural Experience Days
Saturday, Jan. 12 and 19
11:00-2:00pm
Enjoy local Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian community artist Alice Manuel as she demonstrates how to weave Native American baskets. She will share information about the art of basket weaving and its significance to their culture. Ambassadors the SRPMIC Community will be on hand to share about cultural traditions and history. Join us for Native American flute and guitar music by Aaron White who will be in Conservatory from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE with Admission.
Date Night @ Butterfly Wonderland
Friday, Jan. 18
6pm-8:30pm
Enjoy light refreshments and the showing of the full-length version of Flight of the Butterflies movie in our full-screen theater. Tickets: $35 per couple. Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Butterfly Brush Strokes at Night
Friday, Jan. 25
6pm-8:30pm
Plan a creative night out with friends or date at Butterfly Wonderland with unique Painting class featuring artist Carla Keaton. Guests will learn to paint a beautiful butterfly. All paint supplies provided. Limited to 25 people. $25/general public; free for members. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve
Lecture Series: Reptiles & Amphibians
Thursday, Jan. 31
6pm-7:30pm
Learn about some of the strange and unusual forms of camouflage that helps find food or save them from being food themselves. One of the reptile staff will bring out some cool reptiles for people to see and touch. Get behind the scenes tour and do a walk-through of Rainforest reptiles exhibit for more in-depth learning. Free to members; General public: $15 for ages 12 & up; Not geared for children under 12. Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Monthly Events
Every 3rd Saturday, elevate the experience in our Conservatory with live musical performances. FREE with admission
Tots, ages 3-5 enjoy story time in the birthday room, including fun education, stories and crafts featuring butterflies, caterpillars and more! FREE with admission; attendees are eligible for 10% off an annual pass to enjoy story time again and again!
Reserve your Homeschool students for a field trip and special pricing on these days by going to ButterflyWonderland.com, click Plan Your Event, and then Homeschool. Pre-registration is required.
Tots, ages 3-5 enjoy an age-appropriate nature-related movie and craft activity in the birthday room! Attendees are eligible for 10% off an annual pass to enjoy movie time again and again! FREE with admission.
Every 3rd Saturday, elevate the experience in our Conservatory with live musical performance by Native American flute player Aaron White. FREE with admission.
Guests with tripods are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies and reptiles as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $25 (general public). Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Children can learn some basic art skills while painting a beautiful butterfly by local artist, Carla Keaton. Space limited to 15. Geared for ages 8 to 14; $15/children general public; $20/adults; if attending with child, free for members. Class does not include Admission to Butterfly Wonderland. Pre-registration required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies and reptiles as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Ages 18 & up; FREE for members; $25 (general public – includes Admission.) Pre-registration is required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.
A day that is dedicated to Senior learning and entertainment. Special talks all day from our knowledgeable curators. No school field trips booked on Senior day.
Butterfly Wonderland’s Director of Education, Adriane Grimaldi will share her Monarch knowledge as a tour guide. Book your tour now! 15% of all proceeds will benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation.
Pre-registration is required. Call 480.800.3000, ext. 210.