Desert Botanical Garden

Find Yourself in a World of Orchids

Now through May 11

To celebrate the opening of The RAF Exhibit Gallery, the Garden presents its first-ever orchid exhibit, showcasing colorful blooms, delightful scents and wild textures that engage all the senses.

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Find Yourself in a World of Orchids

Now through May 11

To celebrate the opening of The RAF Exhibit Gallery, the Garden presents its first-ever orchid exhibit, showcasing colorful blooms, delightful scents and wild textures that engage all the senses.

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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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Saguaro & Skate

April 5, 6, 12

Get your groove on in this outdoor roller disco! Skates provided. Must be five and older to skate.

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Music in the Garden

March 28 | April 4, 11, 18 | May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.

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Majestic Mariposas

now - May 11

Flutter with 1000+ of butterflies this spring. Snap the perfect selfie with these winged wonders, discover fascinating facts about pollinators and immerse yourself into the beauty of the Garden.

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The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale 2025

March 28-30, 2025

The event showcases CASS’ 50+ year collaborative relationship with Desert Botanical Garden. 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.

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Desert Sol

March 31, April 22, May 13

Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature through a variety of cultural and restoring traditions from around the world.

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Your Garden at Home

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

Butterfly Search

Cactus can take on many shapes and sizes. Some are small some are humongous. Try this fun art activity with children of all ages.

Desert Botanical Garden Receives Highest National Recognition Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

Desert Botanical has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.

Celebrate Native Plant Month with Desert Botanical Garden’s Curated List of Top 10 Plants

As April arrives, the Garden Club of America is once again leading the charge in celebrating Native Plant Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the vital role native plants play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting pollinators and preserving biodiversity.

The Nature Conservancy Protecting Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve and Endangered Orchid Habitat for 50+ Years

The Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve, located in southeastern Arizona, is a critical wetland ecosystem protected by The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

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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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