Desert Botanical Garden
The Garden Is Now Open Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beat the heat. Catch the cool.
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 a cold drink in hand or grab an ice cream.
Garden Is Now Open Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beat the heat. Catch the cool.
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 a cold drink in hand or grab an ice cream.n.
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.
Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series
March 27, April 17, May 8
Discover the next wave of talent with our new series—uncover emerging artists, never-before-heard music and album drops designed to spark excitement for Garden members and music lover alike!
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale 2026
March 27-29
Dorrance Hall will contain a display of over 400 fantastic plants demonstrating the talent and ability of club members to raise and cultivate cactus and other succulents to their highest level.
Dog Days After Dark
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.
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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.
