Flashlight Nights

DATE: Sept. 13
TIME: 7-9:30 p.m.
PRICE: Included in Membership or General admission

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends.

Know Before You Go
Please bring a refillable water bottle and a flashlight to enjoy this experience. Ideally, 90 minutes is needed to enjoy all the activities at Flashlight Nights.

Food and Beverage
S’mores, Breezy Pops and packaged snacks available during Flashlight Nights. Tarbell’s has created a fresh and delicious grab and go style menu at our Gertrude’s location offering fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, healthy bowls, sushi, drinks and snacks. Open until 8 p.m.

View our full program here

Sept. 13 – Feel the Pulse of our Community
Phoenix is a city defined by diversity—of landscapes, cultures, and traditions. This evening, the Garden comes alive with vibrant performances, hands-on activities, and music that celebrates the unique spirit of our community.

💃 Ballet Folklórico Esperanza
Step into the rhythm of Mexico as dazzling dancers swirl in vibrant costumes, bringing centuries of tradition and storytelling to life right before your eyes.
🌸 Colors of Community
Celebrate what makes us unique! From hands-on community gardening to crafting colorful flowers and tasting the desert’s edible treasures, discover how every culture adds its own spark to the Phoenix story.
🥁 Feel the Drums
Let the ground shake and your heart race with the thunderous energy of Taiko drumming! Master artist Ken Koshio and his ensemble, Koshio Gumi, light up Ullman Terrace with powerful rhythms you’ll feel in your soul.
🦉 Discover the Wild Side of the Sonoran Desert 🦂
Uncover the secrets that make this desert unlike anywhere else on Earth! This is your last chance to explore interactive stations across the Garden—where you’ll learn about creatures that soar through the night sky, hop along hidden trails, and thrive only here in the Sonoran Desert.