Garden: After Dark
DATE: Feb. 13- 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.
Giveaway
Feb. 13- 16: The first 200 evening guests will receive a free glowing Garden: After Dark sticker.
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 to complement your Garden: After Dark experience. The Garden’s dining experience offers something for every guest.
After Dark Cocktail
Enjoy a Queen of the Night cocktail, a Vodka martini with lychee syrup and fresh lime.
This cocktail is inspired by night-blooming cactus. Served with glowing ice cubes emulate the moonlight filtering through the Garden.
Garden Shop
Extend the Garden: After Dark experience with a visit to the 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 nighttime experience.
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