Now through March 31
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Now through March 31
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
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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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Oct. 7 - March 31
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Read Between the Spines Author Series
Jan. 17 & 18
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves.
Music in the Garden
Jan. 19, 26 | Feb. 2, 9, 16 | March 1, 8, 15, 29 | April 5, 12, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
Devour Culinary Classic
Feb. 24 & 25
Local First Arizona’s 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic, the most anticipated tasting event of the year, will impress even the most skeptical of diners with its luscious eclectic fare Feb. 24-25, 2024.
Desert Pulse
October 2025 - May 2026
Desert Botanical Garden is embarking on a new partnership with London-based pioneering artist studio ScanLAB Projects, bringing its groundbreaking visual and technical artwork here in 2025. The exhibit will be a first-of-its-kind in the Valley to connect science and nature at this scale in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Your Garden at Home
Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.
Desert Botanical Garden Begins 2-Year Immersive Artwork with ScanLab Projects
In October 2023, Desert Botanical Garden embarked on a multi-year partnership with London-based artist studio ScanLAB Projects that will culminate in a new immersive exhibition set to open in October 2025.
DIY Birdfeeder Ornament
A fun activity for the entire family is to create birdseed ornaments to hang outside your home. Because of the high-fat content, these simple ornaments are a great way to give the birds in your neighborhood a little extra food during the winter and add a little decorative element to your yard around the holidays.
Meet Historian, Bestselling Author of “American Eden” Victoria Johnson
Uncover the riveting tale of David Hosack and his quest to create the first botanical garden in the nation with Victoria Johnson, author of the bestselling book “American Eden,” at the Garden’s Read Between the Spines Author Series on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.
Easy Ways to Support the Garden This Holiday Season
Each year, your support for Desert Botanical Garden has helped us promote and carry out essential conservation and research initiatives that protect our saguaro population, provide educational offerings for children like summer camps, as well as maintain and care for the living collection.
Help the Garden Track Monarchs This Winter
Mexican Ponche Recipe
Mexican Ponche is a warm fruit punch served during the holidays. This sweet and comforting beverage is made with apples, pears, oranges, guavas, as well as the sweet blend of hibiscus, tejocotes, and piloncillo—a perfect complement to the winter season and the delectable dishes enjoyed during Posadas and family gatherings.
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See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Read Between the Spines Author Series 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves.
Info & Tickets- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Read Between the Spines Author Series 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves.
Info & Tickets
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & Tickets- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Music in the Garden 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & Tickets
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
Info & Tickets- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Dog Days at the Garden 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets
Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.
Info & Tickets
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & Tickets
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & Tickets
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & Tickets
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsExplore 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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