Desert Botanical Garden

Select saturdays, June 7 – 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.

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Select saturdays, June 7 – 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.

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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.

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Music in the Garden

May 30

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.

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602 Day at Desert Botanical Garden

June 2

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to participate in 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix to promote community spirit! On June 2, you can visit the Garden for only $6.02 per ticket.

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Flashlight Nights

June 7, 14, 21, 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.

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Juneteenth 2025

June 10

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at the Garden! A day of reflection, fun and connection, where we honor the enduring legacy of freedom, culture and community.

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Saguaro Census 2025

May 1-31

Help us track the saguaros of our desert cities. The Saguaro Census is back for its fourth year, and we’re inviting the entire community to participate in one of the region’s most important community science efforts.

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Your Garden at Home

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

Bird Feeder from Reused Materials

Try this Birdfeeder Craft Activity. You can keep plastic water bottles out of the landfill while enjoying a fun family project. Birds will flock to your neighborhood in no time!

Desert Botanical Garden Donates more than 2,000 Orchids to Three Valley Organizations

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to announce the donation of more than 2,000 vibrant orchids to Hospice of the Valley, HonorHealth and Child Crisis Arizona after the closure of its first-ever Orchid show.

The Garden’s Signature Fundraising Event, Dinner on the Desert, Nets over $500,000 to Support its Mission

On April 26 under a starlit sky, guests celebrated nature, conservation and the beauty of the Garden for its major annual fundraiser, Dinner on the Desert.

Desert Botanical Garden Says Goodbye to Long-term Partnership with Hause Restaurant Group

After 13 years, serving the Valley with fresh, locally inspired cuisine, Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café under the leadership Hause Restaurant Group, owned by Alan and Chantal Hause will end their partnership with Desert Botanical Garden.

Growing the Future: How the Garden Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Saguaros

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.

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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.

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

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