Mothers Day | Dia de las Madres | Desert Botanical Garden

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Mothers Day | Dia de las Madres

DATE: May 9 & 10
TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
PRICE: Free for Mothers with Paid Ticket & Members. Reservations Required


The Garden is excited to celebrate moms this Mother’s Day and Dia de las Madres on May 9 & 10 with beautiful blooms and an unforgettable Garden experience. Moms will receive free admission on both days with a paid admission ticket using promotional code MOM21.
 

On Sunday, May 9, guests can enjoy:

 
Dining Options

  • New this Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a gourmet picnic basket for two starting at $39.95. Click here for basket options. Created by Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events. Deadline to place your order is Friday May 7 at noon.
  • Pre-purchase wine to accompany your picnic: St Francis Chardonnay: $21 | Conundrum Red: $26 | Both: $45. Must be 21+ to purchase and can be picked up at the bar in Ottosen Entry Garden between 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Deadline to place your order is Friday May 7 at noon.
  • Gertrude’s restaurant is taking reservations for Mother’s Day weekend, please click here for menu and reservations.

 
Complimentary Photography | SOLD OUT
Advance reservations to secure one of the 18 time slots are required. Guests will select their 10 minute photo session reservation when booking admission tickets. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., professional photographer Laura Segall will be taking beautiful family photos in the Ottosen Entry Garden Terrace Garden. Please note, the digital downloads will be available and delivered via email within 48 hours.
 
Pop-up Performance
At 10 a.m., enjoy TPS on Tour, a casual performance from The Phoenix Symphony musicians, playing great music from the classics to the pops.
 

More Ways to Celebrate Mom:

 
Send Mom Some Love
Send the moms in your life the beauty of the Garden with a digital card filled with the Garden’s beautiful blooms. Click here to download the complimentary cards.
 
Need a gift idea?
Instead of a one-time bouquet, give mom access to the Garden’s blooms and trails for an entire year. To purchase a gift membership, click here. The Garden Shop is your on-site destination for Mother’s Day gifts–remember, members receive a 10% discount!
 

Please note: Masks are required for guests 2 and older. Some of these photos were taken pre-COVID.

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ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Feb. 21: The Garden, Gertrude’s and Garden Shop will close at 3 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.)  and be closed Feb. 22 & 23 except to Devour ticketholders.