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Summer at Desert Botanical Garden Awaits

Experience Desert Oasis:
Summer at the Garden

Where early mornings, glowing nights and refreshing experiences transform the desert into your seasonal escape.
Enjoy sunrise strolls, music under the stars, tasty brunch, cool drinks and memorable moments you didn’t know summer could hold.

SUMMER DAYS

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Morning strolls and audio tours

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Sunrise Yoga

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Gertrude's now open at 6 a.m. Serving pastries and brunch.

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Dog Days

Summer Nights

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Glowing Trails

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Sunset Meditation

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Events & Music

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Check Out the New Cactus Cantina

Plan Your Week at the Garden

In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot or a place to enjoy unexpected experiences? Look no further than the Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

June 1 – Sept. 30

Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.

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.

Sonoran Sippin’

Fridays Now-June 26

Celebrate Fri-YAY at the Garden. Kick start your weekend with themed Friday nights with a welcome drink and an evening in nature. Plus, enjoy live music and pop-up activities.

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.

Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition

Saturdays, June 6 – Sept. 26

Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.

Summer Stories

Discover planting tips, behind the scenes stories, summer blooms and everything in between in our Summer Stories series.

Desert Oasis Garden After Dark Opens with New Indoor Gallery, Light Installations

The Garden’s trails now shimmer in gradients of cool blues and new stunning light installations at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark.

2040 Compass: North Star 1

Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever.

Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants

The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains.

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden: Building Resilience Through Community and Joy

Join us at the Garden on June 9 from 7–10 p.m. for an evening of culture, connection and celebration in honor of Juneteenth.

Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s Begins Early Hours at 6 a.m. & Fresh Dining Options

If you love the new early morning hours at the Garden, we’ve got great news. Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s is now opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving guests a chance to enjoy the Garden mornings with something delicious to start the day.

Your Garden, Your Way

Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Weather Alert: Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.