Experience Something Cool This Summer …
Enjoy Desert Oasis: Summer at the Garden where early mornings, glowing nights and refreshing experiences transform the desert into your seasonal escape. Sunrise strolls, music under the stars, tasty brunch, cool drinks and memorable moments you didn’t know summer could hold.
UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
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All New! Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
Now – Sept. 30
All New! 12 light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
Dog Days of Summer
Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26
Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together.
Mark Klett: Desert Citizens
Now - Sept. 7
Experience the Sonoran Desert through the lens of award-winning Arizona landscape photographer Mark Klett. With a career spanning more than four decades, Klett reframes our notions of time, cultural memory and the land around us.
Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition
Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunrise Yoga
Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30
Begin your morning connecting with nature during this memorable Sunrise Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunset Sound Meditation
Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30
Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation.
Infinity Day: Explore the Infinite Universe at Flashlight Nights - Math in Bloom
August 8
Join us for Infinity Day: Explore the Infinite Universe at Flashlight Nights this summer.
Community Day: Pay What you Can Day
Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10
Your Garden, Your Way! We believe nature should be accessible to everyone. On Community Day pay what you can. Pay $5, $10, $15 or any amount that works for you.
Seedlings
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23
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.
Summer Season Finale Weekend
Sept. 4-6
Experience summer’s last glowing moments with a weekend of your summer favorites.
Saguaro & Skate
Sept. 4 (21+) | Sept. 5 All Ages | Sept. 6 (21+)
Roll into the last days of summer with Saguaro & Skate, a three‑day outdoor roller‑disco celebration at the Garden.
Fall Butterflies
Sept. 26 - Nov. 15
Fall Garden After Dark
Oct. 1 - Nov. 15
This fall, the Garden transforms after sunset into a breathtaking celebration of color and light. Discover an immersive landscape of illuminated installations that brings the beauty beneath the desert sky. Wander through glowing pathways surrounded by warm fall hues, seasonal botanical displays and captivating light experiences.
Super Bloom
Oct. 9 - May 31
The Garden is blooming BIG! Super Bloom invites visitors of all ages into a world of giant flowers, colorful petals and joyful, larger-than-life art created by Graphic Rewilding.
Music in the Garden
Oct. 9, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
Dogs at the Garden
Days, Saturdays Oct. 10 - Nov. 21 | Nights, Wednesdays, Oct. 14 - Nov. 18
Enjoy a crisp autumn weekend with your four-legged friend along the Garden’s scenic trails. Take in the beauty of the season, explore together and capture colorful fall photos along the way.
Cactus Clubhouse
Thursdays – Sundays | Oct. 10-May 9
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.
Storytime
Oct. 16, 17, 30, 31 | Nov. 20, 21
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.
Desert Botanical Garden 50th Anniversary Plant Sale
Member VIP Shopping Experience and Member Day Oct. 22, General Public Oct. 23-26
Celebrate our 50th anniversary Plant Sale—the one and only plant sale of the year and the best time to plant for lasting success.
Strange Garden
Oct. 22-31, Festival Oct. 23-24
Spooky, curious and completely unforgettable. Strange Garden invites guests of all ages to experience the Garden through immersive activities, live entertainment and close encounters with extraordinary creatures.
Chiles & Chocolate Festival
Nov. 13-15
Chiles & Chocolate is back and with the perfect recipe for a sweet and spicy weekend. Shop the Valley’s top chile and chocolate vendors for savory treats!
Infinite Sums: Math in Bloom presents Fibonacci Day
Nov. 23
Explore the fascinating connection between mathematics and the natural world through the lens of the Sonoran Desert.