Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse and Garden: After Dark.
Flashlight Nights: Spring Edition invites you to discover the Sonoran Desert as the sun sets and the day begins to cool. Bring a flashlight and explore the Garden when night falls as friendly volunteers guide you through fun, hands-on activity stations.
Event Highlights Include:
- Create glowing masterpieces with glow-in-the-dark chalk
- Enjoy local food trucks and smores
- Arizona Science Center’s Mobile Planetarium Dome
- Get up close with animals alongside experts from Liberty Wildlife and Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
- Taste a unique sample of mesquite flour
- Gaze at sky through a telescope
Plus, experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape. Wander through the Garden’s 10 immersive light displays, each transforming the desert landscape into a glowing experience.
Know Before You Go
Please bring a refillable water bottle and a flashlight to enjoy this experience. Ideally, 90 minutes is needed to enjoy all the activities at Flashlight Nights.
Food and Beverage
Fuel Y’all Coffee – Coffee, Smoothies, Juices
Rosie’s Kitchen – Italian, Sandwiches, Desserts


