Desert Botanical Garden

Select saturdays, June 7 – sept. 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends.

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Select saturdays, June 7 – sept. 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends.

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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.

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Flashlight Nights

June 14, 21, 28 | July 19, 26 | Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sept. 6, 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes.

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Sunset Sound Meditation (Indoors)

June 25 | July 9, 23 | Aug. 13, 27

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

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Sonoran Sippin’

June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19

Enjoy a complimentary cool drink, included with ticket, and soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up experiences and desert views.

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Cactus Clubhouse

Closed for the summer

Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark their curiosity for nature and encourage exploration.

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Seedlings

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.

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Your Garden at Home

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

Classic Transfusion Cocktail Recipe

Summer officially kicks off at Desert Botanical Garden on June 20 with the start of Sonoran Sippin’, a once-a-month event where refreshing drinks and cool desert vibes come together.

Inside the Pulse: A Journey to London to meet the minds behind Framerate Desert Pulse

There’s something about London that never fails to stir the imagination. Its skyline is a collage of centuries-old landmarks and sharp-edged modernity, much like the creative minds that call it home.

Late Night Blooms

These nocturnal beauties only show their colors from dusk till dawn. If you’re lucky, you might witness a floral display.

Bird Feeder from Reused Materials

Try this Birdfeeder Craft Activity. You can keep plastic water bottles out of the landfill while enjoying a fun family project. Birds will flock to your neighborhood in no time!

Desert Botanical Garden Donates more than 2,000 Orchids to Three Valley Organizations

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to announce the donation of more than 2,000 vibrant orchids to Hospice of the Valley, HonorHealth and Child Crisis Arizona after the closure of its first-ever Orchid show.

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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.

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Protecting the Sonoran Desert is a year-round effort. Make a gift today to support Desert Botanical Garden in 2025 and beyond.

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