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Spring Season Finale Weekend

May 8-10 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Spring Season Finale Weekend

May 8–10: Celebrate the final days of spring with three-day experience at Garden that include immersive art, nighttime adventures, live entertainment, butterflies and Mother’s Day moments.

Last Chance For Spring Favorites

Special Events:

May 8 | Desert Studio: Emerging Artist Series
Be the first to discover rising talent in our new series featuring emerging artists and fresh music.

May 9 | VIP Pup Club & Dogs Day in the Garden
Enjoy a free Yappy Hour at Dog Days with refreshing Garden Mimosas while your pup enjoys a friendly, tail‑wagging atmosphere. The perfect way to unwind and celebrate spring.

May 9 | Flashlight Nights: Spring Edition (6–9 p.m.)
Celebrate Mother’s Day during a special Flashlight Nights: Spring Edition featuring:

  • Special performances by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater at 7:15, 8 and 8:45 p.m.
  • Create a heartfelt card for all moms and mother figures using natural materials at our crafty card station.
  • Join the scavenger hunt and look for special flora and fauna as you explore the Garden trails.
  • SPECIAL DRINK OFFER?

Mother’s Day in the Garden (10 a.m.–2 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 Water Bottle Engraving. Bring your own water bottle and get it engraved!
  • Complimentary photobooth by MisGif
  • Live entertainment
  • Coffee Cart
  • Brunch Truck by Lili’s Taco Shop

Experiences:

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.

Garden: After Dark
Each night, the Garden glows with color as trails illuminate and Desert Pulse transforms into a nighttime escape. Wander through:

  • 10 vibrant light displays
  • 5 immersive Desert Pulse installations