Something Cool is Coming 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
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
June 1 – Sept. 30
Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
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.
Sonoran Sippin’
Fridays Now-June 26
Celebrate Fri-YAY at the Garden. Kick start your weekend with themed Friday nights with a welcome drink and an evening in nature. Plus, enjoy live music and pop-up activities.
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.
Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition
Saturdays, June 6 – Sept. 26
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.
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Sonoran Sippin’
Fridays Now-June 26
Celebrate Fri-YAY at the Garden. Kick start your weekend with themed Friday nights with a welcome drink and an evening in nature. Plus, enjoy live music and pop-up activities.
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
June 1 – Sept. 30
Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
Desert Oasis Summer at the Garden Kickoff Weekend
June 5-7
Three nights. Music. Lights. Desert vibes done right. At the Garden we don’t run from summer. We celebrate it.
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, June 6 – Sept. 26
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.
Community Day: Pay What you Can Day
June 9, July 14, August 11, Sept. 8
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.
Juneteenth
June 9
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at the Garden! A day of reflection, fun and connection, where we honor the enduring legacy of freedom, culture and community.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sunrise Yoga
Wednesdays, June 3 – 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.
Father's Day at the Garden
June 20
Explore glowing desert trails, enjoy hands-on activity stations, sip local craft beers and create a heartfelt card for dad’s and father-figures.
Pride at the Garden
June 27
Celebrate Pride at Flashlight Nights: Meet with local LGBTQ+ organizations and try interactive activities and a scavenger hunt, plus groove with line dancing and a glow party
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.
Saguaro & Skate: Desert Oasis Season Finale
Sept. 4 (21+) | Sept. 5 All Ages | Sept. 6 (21+)
Get your groove on at this outdoor roller disco night! Join us for a roller-skating pop-up at the Garden with the Zoni Girls.
