Desert Oasis Season Finale
Sept. 4-6 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
a weekend of Your Summer Favorites
Saguaro & Skate
Roll into the last days of summer with Saguaro & Skate, a three‑day outdoor roller‑disco celebration with Zoni Girls at the Garden. We’re turning up the glow, the music and the desert views for an unforgettable sendoff to the season.
- Friday, Sept. 4 and Sunday Sept. 6 are adults‑only skate night.
- Saturday, Sept. 5 welcomes guests ages 5+. (Children under 5 are not permitted to skate.)
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
Sept. 4-6, 6–10 p.m.
Explore 12 shimmering light installations that bright up the trails each night at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark. These summer designs are inspired by the monsoon season.
Dog Days of Summer
Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together. Enjoy refreshing hydration stations, shady rest stops and plenty of photo worthy moments.
Flashlight Nights
Sept. 5, 7–9:30 p.m.
Carnival in the Garden
One Saturday Night. Two Ways to Experience the Garden. Start your evening with Flashlight Nights and Garden after dark with desert-inspired fun around every corner. Play cactus-themed carnival games, desert-inspired face painting, dazzling stilt walkers and LED performers and grab food from Chilligans Eatz ’n Treatz. Head to Saguaro & Skate, an outdoor roller-disco celebration at Sunset Plaza.
Your Weekly Soundtrack
Daily, 6 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Let the music guide your Garden After Dark adventure:
- Friday: Latin Music Nights
- Saturday: Today’s Hits
- Sunday: Soundless Socials (Quiet Night)
Bird Tours
Learn more about the birds of the Garden with our new self-guided audio tour. Just press play, look around and let the birds lead the way.
Dining
Daily, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Treat mom to a chef‑crafted meal at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, where fresh, seasonal dishes meet stunning Garden views.
- Grab brunch or pastries for your morning stroll- or try a hearty desert-inspired dinner.
- Swing by the Cactus Cantina at the SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to frozen cocktails, refreshing mocktails or an ice‑cold beer.
Garden Shop
Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Browse apparel, soaps, artwork from Will Beger and more! It’s the perfect place to find a keepsake that captures the glow and wonder of your visit.
