Fall at the Garden

Oct. 1 – Nov. 15 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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The Garden has a new look and feel this year.

More color. More programming. More reasons to visit often.

And fall is only the beginning.

everyday experiences

Fall Butterflies

Sept. 26 – Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features thousands of free-flying Southwestern butterflies. Get an up close and personal experience with these winged beauties.

This fall, the Garden transforms after sunset into a breathtaking celebration of color and light. Wander through glowing pathways surrounded by warm fall hues, seasonal botanical displays and captivating light experiences.

Fall Decor

Oct. 1 – Nov. 15, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Celebrate autumn with beautiful seasonal décor throughout the Garden. Stroll past our charming pumpkin tree and gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths. These picture-perfect fall backdrops are the ideal place to capture your favorite autumn photo ops!

Super Bloom

Oct. 9 – May 31, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

fall festivals

Great Fall Kickoff

Oct. 9-18, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Enjoy 10 straight days of fall fun filled with lively music, seasonal activities, hands-on crafts and delicious fall-inspired food. Gather your friends and family, get outdoors and soak up everything you love about the season.

50th Anniversary Plant Sale

Members Day Oct. 22, General public Oct. 23-26, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Timed for Arizona’s fall planting season, this is the Garden’s only Plant Sale of the year—your best chance to refresh your landscape with desert-adapted plants selected for lasting success. Shop an exceptional selection of native plants, cactus, agaves, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and seasonal décor. Meet Garden experts, get landscape advice and find everything you need in one convenient destination.

Strange Garden

Oct. 22-31

Spooky, curious and completely unforgettable. Strange Garden invites guests of all ages to experience the Garden through immersive activities, live entertainment and close encounters with extraordinary creatures.

Strange Garden Spirit Walk

Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., 21+

Experience our first-ever Spirit Walk with SanTan Distillery. Sip festive fall cocktails, try flavorful bites and soak in the seasonal atmosphere at this 21+ event.

Strange Garden Family Weekend

Oct. 23-24, 6-9 p.m.

An all ages to experience the Garden through immersive activities, live entertainment, a pumpkin patch and close encounters with extraordinary plants and creatures.

Strange Garden Howl-ween

Oct. 31, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bring your four-legged friend for a spooktacular day. Dress up your pup and enjoy pup cups, pose at festive photo stations and more.

Día de Muertos

Altar On View Nov. 6-9 | Festival Nov. 7-8, Festival 12-6 p.m. | Altar 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Procession, 5 p.m.

Experience live performances, immersive installations and moments of reflection woven throughout the Garden.

Chiles & Chocolate

Nov. 13-15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Chiles & Chocolate Festival brings together two of the most unforgettable flavors in nature.

Your week at the garden

Uncorked Monday: Sips, Strolls & Sounds

Oct. 12 – Nov. 23, 5-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Tacos & Tequila in the Garden

Oct. 13 , 20; Nov. 3, 10, 24, 5-9 p.m.

Wednesdays: Dog Nights in the Garden

Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 5-10 p.m.

Thursdays: Sunset Socials: Create, Play & Dance

Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Fridays: Music in the Garden: Concert Series

Oct. 9, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 6-9 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays: Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes

Oct. 9 – Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Saturdays: Dog Days in the Garden

Oct. 10 – Nov. 21, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

KID’S experiences

Cactus Clubhouse

Thursdays – Sundays | Oct. 10-May 9,
9 a.m. – 3 p.m

Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark their curiosity for nature and encourage exploration.

Storytime

Oct. 16, 17 | Nov. 20, 21, 10-11 a.m.

Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities. Designed for children five and under and their caregivers, each session offers a playful introduction to the wonders of the natural world.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. shows

Jack Rabbit and the Desert Tortoise is a humorous version of Aesop’s “Tortoise and the Hare” fable features slow and steady Dusty the Desert Tortoise in an epic race against the wild Jack the Jackrabbit. Set in the Sonoran Desert for a unique twist!