Spring Season Finale
May 6-10 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Each daily experience included in Garden admission or membership
The Garden’s Final Bow of Spring
Celebrate the final days of spring with a vibrant five days at the Garden, filled with immersive art, nighttime adventures, live entertainment and meaningful Mother’s Day moments.
This is also your last chance to experience two of the season’s most beloved exhibits, Desert Pulse and Spring Butterflies, both closing May 10. It’s the perfect way to savor spring’s finale.
five days of Your Spring Favorites
Unwind Under Desert Skies
May 6
Ease into the beauty of the desert at night as temperatures cool and the sun begins to set.
- Enjoy Sunset Sound Meditation surrounded by the Garden’s serene landscape.
6-7 p.m. Get Tickets - Stroll with your four-legged friend at Dog Days After Dark, 6-10 p.m.
- Continue your evening with Spring Garden: After Dark, where glowing trails and vibrant light displays transform the desert.
Desert Days, Glowing Nights
May 7
Make the most of the cooler weather with a day-to-night adventure.
- Start the day with a morning stroll, see the blooms, hear the birds and peaceful trails.
Families, explore Cactus Clubhouse, a hands-on nature play space for kids 12 and under. - Enjoy Spring Garden: After Dark. Wander glowing paths, 10 light displays and immerse yourself in Desert Pulse.
Desert Studio: Emerging Artist Series
May 8, 6:30–9 p.m.
Be the first to discover rising talent in our new series featuring emerging artists and fresh music.
- Uptown Sundown: instrumental trio, Flat Six Fusion: jazz fusion band
- Food: Otra Pizzeria, JVPastry
- Local art vendors: Lana Art Design: paper collage, By Y. Al-Asadi: bead art
VIP Pup Club & Dog Days at the Garden
May 9, 6–11 a.m.
Enjoy a morning excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails.
- Enjoy a free Yappy Hour at Dog Days with a refreshing Garden Mimosa
- Pup cups
- Photo ops
Flashlight Nights: Spring Edition
May 9, 7–9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day during Flashlight Nights: Spring Edition:
- Special performances by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater
- Create a heartfelt card for mom using natural materials at our crafty card station.
- Scavenger hunt to look for special flora and fauna in the Garden.
Mother’s Day in the Garden
May 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Moms get complimentary access to the Garden with a paid child using code MOMS26. Celebrate the moms in your life with a day designed just for them.
- Complimentary Flower Bar from Wondry (while supplies last)
- Complimentary pressed flower card-making craft – perfect for moms in your life (while supplies last)
- Complimentary Water Bottle Engraving. Bring your own water bottle and get it engraved!
- Complimentary photobooth by MisGif
- Music from DJ Cacho Mike
- Coffee Cart
- Brunch Truck by Lili’s Taco Shop
Spring Garden: After Dark
May 8-10, 6–10 p.m.
Experience Spring 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 vibrant light displays, five immersive Desert Pulse installations and discover the desert at night. Spring experience through May 31.
Shopping & Dining
Daily
Treat mom to a chef‑crafted meal at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, where fresh, seasonal dishes meet stunning Garden views. Then wander the Garden Shop for beautifully curated gifts, desert‑inspired art and one‑of‑a‑kind finds.
Closing May 10! Don’t Miss Out!
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse
Thousands of breathtaking images. Five monumental video installations. One transformative experience.
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse by ScanLAB Projects invites you into the emotional and visual heartbeat of the Sonoran Desert. Discover new ways of seeing our vibrant ecosystem before it disappears for the season.
Majestic Mariposas
Step into the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion and surround yourself with thousands of fluttering Southwestern butterflies. A perfect spring farewell for families, photographers and nature lovers.
