EXPERIENCES

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Savor a summer packed with fun at the Garden! Grab your friends for an unforgettable evening featuring refreshing live music, pop-up activities, and more!

Witness more than 1,000 Southwestern butterflies, including the stunning monarch.

Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.

Unwind and connect with nature during a supportive asana chair yoga class.

Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.

Join us for the Desert Pulse Kickoff Weekend featuring hands-on art activities, exciting giveaways, interactive photo stations and the chance to meet the artists behind the exhibition.

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.

Start your day slowly with gentle yoga in the Garden led by Metta Yoga. Try to go slow through this traditional vinyasa flow class, focused on basic postures and sun salutations.

Ready to give your green space a much-needed refresh? Reserve your spot for our Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants.

Take a sketchbook out onto the Garden trails to do some deep observation, noticing change in the desert each week. This series focuses on the concept of change in desert plants over time.

Join us for an epic lotería experience. Soak in the vibrant environment and claim amazing rewards as we play several rounds of the iconic Mexican game of chance.

Discover the next wave of talent with our new series—uncover emerging artists, never-before-heard music and album drops designed to spark excitement for Garden members and music lover alike!

Experience the Sonoran Desert like never before: through the lens of time. This photography series invites you to observe and document the quiet transformations of the natural world.

In partnership with Bar Flies, each night storytellers will share impactful stories that build upon and reflect the messages of Desert Pulse.

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.

Explore the boo-tanical wonders of our Garden at Strange Garden. Revel in live music, immersive experiences and meet intriguing creatures.

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Día de Muertos returns to the Garden with a stunning open-air community altar featuring the work of Oaxacan artisans in an authentic and moving display honoring lost loved ones.

Learn about the behind- the-scenes of the 3D scanning technology and conservation work that makes Desert Pulse come to life.

Themed parties in the Garden will get your pulse racing through movement, music, creativity and other engaging experiences.

Come explore The Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert trail with hands-on discovery stations, engage with Indigenous makers and vendors and more!

This workshop introduces the art and technique of time-lapse photography in a desert setting.