Events
Meet Rufina Ruiz Lopez the creator behind the Garden’s Día de Muertos Mega Altar
This fall, Garden visitors will be moved at Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30.
Meet one of the coordinators for the Garden’s Guelaguetza
The Garden will host a dazzling Guelaguetza festival for the first time ever. This cultural festival hails from Oaxaca, Mexico and it is held every summer to celebrate the diverse culture of Oaxaca through music, dance, food, and drink.
Girl Scout’s Sonoran Search
Play, learn and discover the Sonoran Desert this summer at Flashlight Nights. Girl Scouts will receive a “passport” to explore the different Flashlight Night experiences. Complete three of five possible nighttime desert activities and receive a Sonoran Search patch....
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...
Agave Tasting Micro Experience Sneak Peek
Explore the hidden joys and adventures of the Garden with Micro Group Experiences. These private 60 to 90-minute experiences allow you to dive deeper into the Garden secrets with an expert. Meet the Garden’s agave collection and pair this experience with a private...
Flashlight Nights 2021
Don't miss the chance to experience Flashlight Nights at the Garden. From hands-on fun, cool treats, farmers market and more this is the must-see event for summer. Whether it's date night or family night out, this event is not to be missed.
