Experience Desert Oasis:
Summer at the Garden
SUMMER DAYS
Morning strolls and audio tours
Sunrise Yoga
Gertrude's now open at 6 a.m.
Dog Days
Summer Nights
12 New Glowing Installations
Sunset Meditation
Events & Music
Check Out the New Cactus Cantina
plan your week at the garden
All New! Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
Now – Sept. 30
All New! 12 light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
Dog Days of Summer
Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26
Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together.
Infinity Day: Explore the Infinite Universe at Flashlight Nights - Math in Bloom
August 8
Join us for Infinity Day: Explore the Infinite Universe at Flashlight Nights this summer.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunrise Yoga
Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30
Begin your morning connecting with nature during this memorable Sunrise Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunset Sound Meditation
Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30
Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation.
Summer Stories
Discover planting tips, behind the scenes stories, summer blooms and everything in between in our Summer Stories series.
2040 Compass: North Star 4
The desert has a way of bringing people together and shared experiences have the power to become lasting memories. That belief is at the heart of the fourth North Star of Desert Botanical Garden’s 2040 Compass: Grow community through shared desert experiences.
Warm Nights, Cool Summer Sangria
Nothing says summer quite like a chilled glass of sangria. This easy, make-ahead recipe is less about exact measurements and more about layering fresh, seasonal flavors.
Summertime Fun … It’s Bingo Time!
Check out this fun summer bingo challenge. Below, you’ll find a printable template with simple outdoor activities and challenges adapted to the summer weather.
The Garden Unveils Super Bloom by Graphic Rewilding, Headlining this Fall in the Garden
This fall, the Garden transforms after sunset into a breathtaking celebration of color and light with Super Bloom by Graphic Rewilding.
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