Events
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.
The History and Traditions of La Posada
A Mexican holiday tradition is returning to the Garden and adding an extra layer of magic to Las Noches de las Luminarias on Dec.18. La Posada will transport Garden visitors to Mexico, where it is celebrated, as they make their way through the Garden with singing...
The Valley’s Tastiest Festival Returns to Desert Botanical Garden in 2023
This article was written by food critic Howard Seftel. At last: The world feels like it’s finally beginning to awaken from a long Covid nightmare. Our lives pretty much shut down in March 2020. Now, almost three years, two vaccines and three boosters later, we can go...
Five Interesting Facts About The Saguaro Cactus
This fall, Garden visitors will be moved at Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30.
