Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona | DBG

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Desert Botanical Garden

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Select saturdays, Now through Sept. 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends.

Orchid Feature
Discovery Camp Logo_Final

Select saturdays, Now through sept. 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends.

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.

Flashlight Nights

June 28 | July 19, 26 | Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sept. 6, 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes.

Sunset Sound Meditation (Indoors)

July 9, 23 | Aug. 13, 27

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

Sonoran Sippin’

July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19

Enjoy a complimentary cool drink, included with ticket, and soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up experiences and desert views.

The Leaf Connection

Now through Aug. 24

The Leaf  Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.

Seedlings

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

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.

Your Garden at Home

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

Saguaro Nursery Trays Out in the World

In response to Desert Botanical Garden’s ongoing Saguaro Census, researchers have launched a bold new effort: creating a nursery to grow saguaro seedlings that are better adapted to Phoenix’s extreme desert conditions.

Classic Transfusion Cocktail Recipe

Summer officially kicks off at Desert Botanical Garden on June 20 with the start of Sonoran Sippin’, a once-a-month event where refreshing drinks and cool desert vibes come together.

Inside the Pulse: A Journey to London to meet the minds behind Framerate Desert Pulse

There’s something about London that never fails to stir the imagination. Its skyline is a collage of centuries-old landmarks and sharp-edged modernity, much like the creative minds that call it home.

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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.

SUPPORT THE GARDEN YOU TREASURE

Protecting the Sonoran Desert is a year-round effort. Make a gift today to support Desert Botanical Garden in 2025 and beyond. 

The Garden is closed June 30 - July 6 for construction. Access to the Garden will be restricted, including bus routes.
We will reopen July 7 at 7 a.m.