If you are looking to be entertained and support youth activities, this is a good one. If you're old school Tucsonian you will recognize some really cool items from Magic Carpet Golf here. If not you'll see some really cool props then. The performance was not something I would have chosen without knowing someone in the cast. There is a spring performance planned so I'm looking forward to that one. The staff is all volunteers and the program is free to the kids. So support them if you can. Kids need more arts and theater and face to face social activities I believe this and Valley of the Moon is encouraging this. read more

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I've heard alot about this place, I finally got to visit it on a "free day", good thing I did, it was truly a weird experience. Place seems to attract hippy types who hang around, reminds me of a 60's cult commune. Staffed by volunteers in bad costumes, they take you around a dusty acre of land built by a strange "gnome type man" who lived on vitamins & canned milk. He put up some concrete structures, sort of like a poor man's fairy land. Lighting is good, rather creepy with all the hippy types though. Put it on your quirky to do list. Be sure to tell someone you are going there or go with a group of pals. Be careful not to step on dead gnomes. read more

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After living in Tucson over 40 years I finally made it to Valley of the Moon. They were performing a play about Cinderella. It was a short, but enjoyable experience to watch these young adults perform. There wasn't much time to explore the entire gardens so it does demand a return experience with our 11 year old granddaughter to see all the nooks and crannies. There are plays throughout the year and of course donations are always appreciated. This night there was a little carnaval with a couple games set up to occupy the kids time before you entered for the play. Overall a fun experience. read more

Valley of the Moon - First visit to the Valley of the Moon. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I can't wait to come here again! My only gripe is that I wish it was open all year around! This place is built pretty much in the founders backyard based on the belief in magical beings and Spiritualism. He basically built many magical structures throughout the property (quite large) with the help of homeless men, with the hopes of creating a magical place for children and the community. I could go on and on about the history, it's actually very interesting, not some yawn story. I highly, HIGHLY recommend you saunter on over to the website to read it and find out more about Valley of the Moon before you visit. This place is a MUST if you believe in fairies, mythological creatures, like watching The Neverending Story/Dark Crystal etc, or if you just like the idea of them!! We came here for the Harry Potter and the Haunted Ruins show, but they offer other special shows/tours throughout the year that you must check the website for. No, they didn't pick us up in a wagon, golf cart, or anything else, instead you had to use your imagination to visualize you were all in a train. The tour guide led us through the structures/ruins and at each stop, there was an actor acting out various characters/scenes from Harry Potter. These volunteers are actually quite good! I was surprised, and I genuinely had many great laughs throughout the show. We met Hagrid, read tea leaves, met with the Sorting Hat, learned how to make potions, banished Dementors, etc. This was also a really good show for adults, since basically we are all a bunch of big kids. Also, kids say the darndest things. The show was very long, which I thought was a great value for the price. We also received free wands from Ollivander's Wand Shop! Also, Dawg Daze was onsite which was delicious and another review in itself. read more

This place is wacky and that is why I am giving it 4 stars. It is having it's 90th anniversary this year, and I like that it probably has not changed very much! I am getting close to being a senior citizen, so I liked the history of the place. I have a feeling the budget is very tight, as most non-profits are, but this little place is worth saving for future generations. I read the review about dust control and I agree- perhaps I went on the same night, where a few naughty children were kicking it up and one, was actually putting it in her hand and blowing it into the air. So, I am old, and old school, where had I been the parent, some harsh words and removal of the offender would have ended that. read more

Tonight was our first time visiting and it was everything we expected and more. The storytelling, the props, creations, characters and story guide, all fantastic. My boys (5 and 7) had a blast and loved that they were able to keep their moon stones. The games and the popcorn at the end were an added bonus. We'll be back for sure :) read more

This is a special place. A place where you can use your imagination and feel like a kid again. It has a lot of history behind it. I suggest going to the website and reading about the original owner and his vision. As you walk through, all the details you see, bring you back to the story and the vision described on their website. The kids enjoyed finding all the secrets hidden within the gardens as well. Definitely a place to bring the kiddos and you can dress up in your favorite fairy gear to blend in With the magic! read more

Jason B's review pretty much sums this place up to a t. It truly is a magical place and learning the history of the place will make you appreciate it much more. I was able to attend on a free first Saturday event and my daughter had a blast. Be sure to check the website to see what events are going down. They are only open on occasion such as the first saturday of every month and for special events they have. It's free but donations are appreciated. I only wish they had something like this in sonoma county, Tucsonians are truly blessed that this fairytale land exists here. read more

My husband described this place as a "post apocalyptic mini golf course" I remember visiting this place when I was younger-there was a time when everyone knew what this place was, and now, sadly not many have heard of it. This is a little hidden nugget of Tucson. It's odd, eccentric, quirky, and downright mystifying when you step on the grounds of the Valley Of The Moon. Go support a volunteer run, historical place-you won't regret it. read more

Valley of the Moon brings back a lot of memories. We visit on Halloween every other year. This year we took our 4 year old grandson and we had a fairly good time except for the following two issues: there seemed to be a lot more loose dirt and dust kicked up by just walking, everyone in my group was hacking during the whole tour, dust control needs to be enforced. Children 8 years and younger are free; as we went throught the gate the folks collecting tickets were very rude because my grandson did not have a ticket, "We have to account for everyone entering", this should have been communicated when we purchased the adult tickets, they made a big deal of it and scared my grandson.. read more

Peter Pan was so fun for all ages. My two daughters were delighted and I was pleasantly surprised by the fun.

This space is beautiful! The caves, amphitheater, and trees with hanging lights really make you feel like you're in a magical place. However, these people need to work on their acting! First, our narrator interrupted our storyteller because she came in too early. Then several people consistently messed up their lines. Once the cast couldn't stop giggling because they forgot/messed up their lines to the point where we couldn't understand them and didn't know what was going on in the story anymore. The only good actor was The King. He was the only one who seemed like he had practiced his lines. One of the worst things that happened was that the hot dog vendor exploded in a fit of anger because his credit card reader app on his phone wouldn't work. He screamed and threw the phone! It was scary! He "apologized for his outburst", but it was weird. The location is nice, and it's a really cool idea, but overall it could be done way better. read more

My first visit to the Valley Of the Moon was summer of 1945. My two friends and I lived on Cactus Blvd and we were mesmerized at this wonderous place. We were five years old and continued to haunt this magical place for three years. Anytime we could slip away from home, we were there. We didn't have the Three Stooges or Disneyland. I have taken my children, grandchildren and great Grandchildren. No, it's not the same. I have not volunteered to restore or serve there as I prefer my wonderous memories and no amount of restoration will bring that back. Hippies? 1960 cult? Pretty judgemental. read more

0 stars, 0 magic, 0 everything! As a thespian with a degree in theatre, I can appreciate the arts on every level. However, there wasn't anything to appreciate about VOTM. My friend and I were thrilled last month to hear about Harry Potter at VOTM. How misleading was the website!?! "The hog warts express leaves every 20 minutes." Are you serious? You get to be the hog warts express and walk yourself through the "experience." There couldn't have been a golf cart or anything to take you through? This place is in someone's back yard, children and adults with the most horrid, fake accents (take a dialects class) and the worst acting. Hagrid was played as a woman, or a boy who hasn't hit puberty (not sure), you get a complimentary "wand" made out of construction paper, (at least give people a stick or something) and the "palm reader" is anything but. I cannot believe I got scammed and spent 12 dollars at this ran down trailer park. I would have asked for my money back but there were so many children around I didn't want to ruin their experience in any way. I want to be clear in saying I do appreciate volunteers and their effort and time dedicated to the community. Im sure Im not the only person who's halloween spirit was a little crushed. You would be better off buying snacks and having a Halloween movie night with your family! Don't give your money to VOTM. They do not know what they are doing. read more