Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

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

Desert Botanical Garden

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.

Father's Day 2023

June 17

Celebrate the rad dads in your life at Flashlight Nights on June 17. Dads get in free with a paid child admission. Cool off with free popsicles for the dads and a discount on beers at Garden bars!

The Rite of Spring

Tuesday - Saturday | May 16 - June 3

Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, join us for a world premiere performance that promises to capture the beauty and complexity of dance in an artistic performance that is uniquely Arizonan at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.

Flashlight Nights

Saturdays | June 3 - Sept. 2 (excluding July 1)

Make summer shine at Flashlight Nights. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the Garden after dark with performances, cool treats, hands-on activities and creature features.

Sonoran Sippin' 2023

June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8

Heat up a summer full of fun at the Garden. Gather your family and friends on the second Friday of each month for refreshing welcome drinks, live music, pop-up activities, Garden strolls and more!

Storytime

June 2,9, 16, 23, 30 | July 14, 21, 28 | Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25

Let’s grow with books! Join our children education associates as they guide children ages 0-5 and their caregivers through weekly themed stories, songs, and playtime surrounding the garden and desert.

Your Garden at Home

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

Pet-Friendly Landscapes and Plants

Pets are a vital part of many people’s everyday lives. Keeping them safe, whether indoors or...

Meet Arizona Artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson

The Garden is commemorating Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, June 14-19, which includes a special storytelling experience hosted by artist Ebone “Muse” Johnson.

Dinner on the Desert 2023 Recap

Desert Botanical Garden hosted its 36th annual Dinner on the Desert on April 23. The event raised more than $450,000.

Spiked Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe

Celebrate National Cactus Day with a refreshing drink courtesy of the Garden’s beverage department. Prickly pear fruit is edible and comes from cactus in the genus Opuntia.

Saguaros Under Stress

Saguaros are Arizona icons however, their ubiquitous presence in urban landscapes might be at risk.

Endangered Arizona Hedgehog Cactus Gets Boost from Garden Researchers, Collaborators

Trekking along the rocky slopes of Tonto National Forest in March, a group of Desert Botanical...

Make A Date To Visit

See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.

Sat 03 Jun, 2023

Make summer shine at Flashlight Nights. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the Garden after dark with performances, cool treats, hands-on activities and creature features.

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Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, join us for a world premiere performance that promises to capture the beauty and complexity of dance in an artistic performance that is uniquely Arizonan at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.

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Sun 04 Jun, 2023

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Mon 05 Jun, 2023

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Tue 06 Jun, 2023

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Wed 07 Jun, 2023

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Thu 08 Jun, 2023

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Fri 09 Jun, 2023

Let’s grow with books! Join our children education associates as they guide children ages 0-5 and their caregivers through weekly themed stories, songs, and playtime surrounding the garden and desert.

Info & Tickets

Heat up a summer full of fun at the Garden. Gather your family and friends on the second Friday of each month for refreshing welcome drinks, live music, pop-up activities, Garden strolls and more!

Info & Tickets

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.

Experience The Garden As A Member

“I’ve been a member for almost 7 years it’s that good. I love taking visitors there and it keeps evolving. The art exhibits that change throughout the gardens are always fun and beautiful. Perfect place to get away while in the city and totally worth visiting if you’re from out of town!”

– William M., Member from Phoenix, AZ

Giving To The Garden

“We enjoy supporting the Garden’s work to preserve rare and endangered plant species. Every visit to the garden, we discover something new and it’s because of the hard work of the Garden staff.”

– Jen & Chris K., Members of Emerging Leaders

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