Desert Botanical Garden
March 16-22 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beat the heat. Catch the cool.
The garden is opening early and staying open late.
Explore when the weather is best.
Enjoy a morning walk with the desert’s early risers or light up your night with Garden: After Dark. Stroll with ice cream or a cold drink in hand.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration.
March 16-22 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beat the heat. Catch the cool.
The garden is opening early and staying open late.
Explore when the weather is best.
Enjoy a morning walk with the desert’s early risers or light up your night with Garden: After Dark. Stroll with ice cream or a cold drink in hand.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration.
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.
Framerate: Desert Pulse
Now - May 10, 2026
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Garden: After Dark
Now- May 10
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
Dog Days After Dark
March 18, 25 | April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
For the first time ever, your four‑legged friends get their very own night to sniff, stroll and shine at Garden After Dark.
Fund the Farm Celebration
March 20, 2026
Fund the Farm Celebration is a festive party helping grow Spaces of Opportunity! Guests can explore tasting stations, regional wines, craft beverages and enjoy live music throughout the Garden’s trails culminating with a headliner performance.
Arizona Columbine Garden Club Presents: Palette of Petals, Nature on Exhibit
March 21-22
Join us in celebrating a vibrant showcase where nature, artistry and community come into full bloom.
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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.
