Desert Botanical Garden
Oct. 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Thousands of stunning images.
Five monumental video installations.
One transformative experience.
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.
Tickets on sale now!
Oct. 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Thousands of stunning images.
Five monumental video installations.
One transformative experience.
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.
Tickets on sale now!
Oct. 16-19
Reserve your spot for Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants! Whether you’re after native Sonoran Desert gems, stunning aloes or heat-loving trees, we’ve got something to brighten up your yard.
Oct. 16-19
Reserve your spot for Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants! Whether you’re after native Sonoran Desert gems, stunning aloes or heat-loving trees, we’ve got something to brighten up your yard.
Member Reservations open now.
General Public reservations open Sept. 17
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.
Desert Pulse Kickoff Weekend
Oct. 11-12
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.
Dog Days at the Garden
Oct. 11, 18, 25 | Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Kickstart your weekend with a paw-fect day out! Enjoy a scenic stroll with your furry friend Saturday mornings at the Garden and capture those adorable moments together.
Fall Plant Sale
Oct. 16-19
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.
Lotería Nights
Oct. 16, Nov. 13
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Now - Nov. 16
Step into a world of enchantment and beauty this fall at our Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion.
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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.
