Events
Dinner on the Desert 2024
On April 20, a group of philanthropists, community leaders and Desert Botanical Garden friends gathered for its major annual fundraiser, Dinner on the Desert.
Fund the Farm Recap 2024
More than 400 community leaders, philanthropists and Garden friends attended the Garden’s sixth annual Fund the Farm fundraiser for Spaces of Opportunity.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Music in the Garden Founding
Among Desert Botanical Garden’s rich programming throughout the years, no other event has had the longevity and popularity similar to Las Noches de las Luminarias like Music in the Garden.
History of Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden’s longest-running tradition is Las Noches de las Luminarias (Luminaria). On a cold December night back in 1978, volunteers and staff worked to light 700 luminarias and welcome 600 guests for a one-night experience at the Garden. The idea for...
What is Guelaguetza?
Guelaguetza is the stunning festival celebrated each year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with music, dance, food and drink from this region.
The event returns to the Garden Oct. 7-8. Discover some of the sights, sounds and tastes of Guelaguetza if you are a first-time visitor or a forever fan.
La Catrina at Día de Muertos
From Nov. 4-5, the Garden will host a two- day Día de Muertos festival with a procession for the entire family to enjoy.
