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.
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.
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.
Read Between the Spines Author Series
Oct. 11 & 12
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves. Join an informal and entertaining meet and greet with the authors.
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.
Guelaguetza
Oct. 7 - 8
¡Viva la Guelaguetza! The lively festivities of a traditional Mexican indigenous holiday come alive at the Garden. Celebrate Oaxacan culture through music, dance, art, food and more.
Fall Plant Sale 2023
Oct. 19 - 22
Find the perfect desert plant and houseplant at the Fall Plant Sale. Choose from aromatic herbs, vegetables to flowering perennials, as well as a selection of cactus, succulents and agaves.
Strange Garden
Oct. 27 - 28
Get spooky at the Garden with more treats than tricks! Dress up in your Halloween best, enjoy a night filled with mad botanists, peculiar plants and photo ops.
Your Garden at Home
Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.
In Celebration of Oonagh and John Boppart
What is Guelaguetza?
Guelaguetza is the stunning festival celebrated each year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with music, dance, food and drink from this region.
The event returns to the Garden Oct. 7-8. Discover some of the sights, sounds and tastes of Guelaguetza if you are a first-time visitor or a forever fan.
Latin American Desert Plants at the Garden
La Catrina at Día de Muertos
From Nov. 4-5, the Garden will host a two- day Día de Muertos festival with a procession for the entire family to enjoy.
Meet the Butterflies Arriving to Garden This Fall
Garden Cactus Native to Colombia
Make A Date To Visit
See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.
Desert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsDesert Landscape School is an immersive experience on various aspects of desert landscapes and gardening. The School provides you with many opportunities to practice landscape skills alongside Garden horticultural experts.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
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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– William M., Member from Phoenix, AZ
Giving To The Garden
“We enjoy supporting the Garden’s work to preserve rare and endangered plant species. Every visit to the garden, we discover something new and it’s because of the hard work of the Garden staff.”
– Jen & Chris K., Members of Emerging Leaders
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