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Garden: After Dark
DATE: Now - May 10
TIME: 5:30- 9 p.m.
PRICE: Included in General Admission or Membership
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
Wander through the Garden’s 10 immersive light displays, each transforming the desert landscape into a glowing experience. As you follow the illuminated trails, vibrant colors and rhythmic light displays bring the desert to life in unexpected ways.
The signature feature, Desert Pulse, creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that turns the Garden into a radiant nighttime escape. Every installation offers a new perspective, inviting guests to pause, explore and experience the desert like never before. View the trail insert.
GLOW LIKE A PRO
Giveaway
Feb. 26- March 1: The first 200 evening guests will receive a free glow stick.
*for arrival beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Gertrude’s by Tarbells
Savor the night at Gertrude’s for a dining experience for every guest.
After Dark Cocktail
Enjoy a Queen of the Night cocktail, a Vodka martini with lychee syrup and fresh lime. Served with glowing ice cubes emulate the moonlight filtering through the Garden.
Garden Shop
Browse exclusive Glow Apparel, wands and rings. It’s the perfect place to find a keepsake that captures the glow and wonder of your visit.
THEME NIGHTS
Mondays | Wine Night
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 5-9 p.m.
Monday officially got upgraded. Grab a glass or snag a whole bottle of wine and wander your way through the glowing Garden trails, drink in hand.
Wednesdays | Dog Days After Dark
March 4, 11, 25 | 5-9 p.m.
When the sun goes down…the tails start wagging! Your four‑legged friends get their very own night to sniff, stroll and shine at Garden: After Dark. It’s the perfect yappy hour, grab a drink and pup cup (while supplies last) and hit the trails!
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