Summer at Desert Botanical Garden Awaits
A New Kind of Summer Season
New Extended Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
This isn’t your average summer outing.
Sunny Daytime Experiences
Dining at the Garden
Daily | 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s is now opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving guests a chance to enjoy the Garden mornings with something delicious to start the day. Grab pastries, coffee or brunch!
Dog Days of Summer
Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26 | 6 – 9 a.m.
Beat the heat with your four-legged 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.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunrise Yoga
Wednesdays Now –Sept. 30 | 7 – 8 a.m.
Begin your morning connecting with nature during this memorable Sunrise Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga.
Tours & Family Activities
Daily
Explore the Garden on your own terms with guided docent tours, self-guided audio experiences, birding walks and trail adventures for all ages.
Vibrant Nighttime Experiences
Desert Oasis Summer Garden After Dark
Now – Sept. 30 | 6-10 p.m.
Wander trails glowing with 12 light installations, a nightly themed music lineup and seasonal cocktails under the stars.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunset Sound Meditation
Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Let the soothing sounds of singing bowls and gongs carry you into a state of pure relaxation as the desert cools around you.
Flashlight Nights
Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26 |
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights. As the sun sets, the desert transforms revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark.
Dinner at the Garden
Daily | 5 – 9 p.m.
As the sun dips, the menu shifts into heartier, desert‑inspired options. Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s offers a fresh food experience by James Beard-nominated chef Mark Tarbell.
Cactus Cantina
Daily, 5 – 9:30 p.m.
Ready for a chill escape? Swing by the new Cactus Cantina at the SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to frozen cocktails, refreshing mocktails or an ice‑cold beer. Come grab a drink to sip while you stroll through the Garden.
Dining
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s has you covered all summer long.
Shopping
Take a little desert magic home with you from the Garden Shop.
Tours
Stroll the Garden’s trails with a self-guided audio tour.
