Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona | DBG

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

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April 5, 6 & 12

Join us for the Saguaro & Skate Party! Get ready to lace up your skates and hit the rink for a fun pop-up skate party with Zoni Girls. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting this party is open to everyone in the family. As the sun goes down, enjoy drinks, food and a live DJ all while you skate under the disco lights and nighttime glow of the desert at our 21+ exclusive skating event.

 

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.

Saguaro & Skate

April 5, 6, 12

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Desert Botanical Garden Officially Opens Ahearn Portal

Guests can now enjoy a stroll in Desert Botanical Garden’s new Ahearn Portal, a reimagined opened-space area that leads visitors into the Agave Circle and RAF Exhibit Gallery.

Orchid Fever 2025: A Blooming Adventure at Desert Botanical Garden

Orchid Fever is the Garden’s first-ever orchid show—a breathtaking display that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of these fascinating flowers to the Sonoran Desert like never before.

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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.

SUPPORT THE GARDEN YOU TREASURE

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

ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
March-April Reservations are strongly recommended for Gertrude's Restaurant
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