Desert Botanical Garden
Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats.
Aug. 24, 31 and Sept. 7 & 14
Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats.
Excited for some summer fun? Explore the beauty of the Garden for just $16.95!
Take a stroll early in the morning or enjoy the stunning Arizona sunset in the evening.
Find Your Experience
In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot, or a place to enjoy the local music scene? Look no further than Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.
Desert Landscape School Workshop
Oct. 29
Join our senior director and director of horticulture in a sampling of activities straight from Desert Landscape School courses. Experience how the School and staff can help you build your landscape skills and knowledge.
Flashlight Nights 2024
Aug. 24, 31 | Sept. 7 & 14
Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats.
The Leaf Connection
Aug. 24, 2024 - Aug. 24, 2025
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity.
Sonoran Sippin’ 2024
Sept. 20
Enjoy a complimentary cool drink, included with ticket, and soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up experiences and desert views.
Desert Botanical Garden Presents the Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Oct. 4 & Nov. 11
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers
Your Garden at Home
Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.
Explore The Beauty
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.
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