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Desert Botanical Garden

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NOW OPEN!
Extended hours Thursday through Sunday until 9 p.m. 

Experience this limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge.

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Opening Oct. 12
Experience this limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge.

Hot Summer Deal Feature

Explore our expansive collection of 30,000 desert-adapted plants at the Fall Plant Sale. Expert advice and a picturesque outdoor shopping experience await. 
Free Reservations Now Open!

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.

Fall Plant Sale

Oct. 17-20

Bring the magic of the desert into your garden or green space. Explore our expansive collection of 30,000 desert-adapted plants at the Fall Plant Sale. Expert advice and a picturesque outdoor shopping experience await. Give your landscape a dreamy makeover this fall.

Cactus Clubhouse

Oct. 3 - May 11 | Thursday - Sunday

Cactus Clubhouse has returned this fall! During the summer, please join us for Storytime on select dates. Or, sign up for Summer Camp in June and July. Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration.

Majestic Mariposas

Sept. 21 - Nov. 10

Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and Southwestern butterflies fluttering inside the pavilion, filled with lush plants, bright blooms and popular pollinators. Fun for all ages.

Dog Days at the Garden

Oct. 19, 26 | Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23

Grab your pup and a leash and hit the trails Saturday mornings. Expect a day of nature-filled adventure and irresistible photo moments. 

Music in the Garden

Oct. 18 | Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 | This event is 21+. No infants or children permitted

Let the rhythms of the season take hold at Music in the Garden. Our concert series is set against the backdrop of our vibrant Garden on select Friday evenings. Be it jazz, blues or contemporary, every concert promises an unforgettable evening.

Your Garden at Home

Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.

Fall Planting for Summer Success

Did you know that when you plant in the desert southwest, the timing can...

Making Paper Polyhedrons

With LIGHT BLOOM opening Oct. 12, gather your family and explore the...

Meet the Artists Behind LIGHT BLOOM

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to welcome its upcoming exhibition, LIGHT...

Botanical Expedition to Peru

In August, three Desert Botanical Garden scientists embarked on a thrilling...

Pop(p)e Up Shop(pe)

Phoenix-based artist Paige Poppe launched a new stunning Save the Saguaros...

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

Fall is an important season for butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden. As...

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.

SUPPORT THE GARDEN YOU TREASURE

Protecting the Sonoran Desert is a year-round effort. Make a gift today to support Desert Botanical Garden in 2024 and beyond.

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