Desert Botanical Garden Family Events: Lights, Concerts, Tours & More

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UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS 

Saguaro Census 2025

May 1-31

Help us track the saguaros of our desert cities. The Saguaro Census is back for its fourth year, and we’re inviting the entire community to participate in one of the region’s most important community science efforts.

Sunset Sound Meditation (Indoors)

June 11, 25 | July 9, 23 | Aug. 13, 27

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

May 14-31 | Tues. - Sat.

Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.

602 Day at Desert Botanical Garden

June 2

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to participate in 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix to promote community spirit! On June 2, you can visit the Garden for only $6.02 per ticket.

Music in the Garden

May 23, 30

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.

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The Leaf Connection

Now through Aug. 24

The Leaf  Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.

Toward 2050

Now - June 1

Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on social practice. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that expresses their views on the environment.

Saguaro Census 2025

May 1-31

Help us track the saguaros of our desert cities. The Saguaro Census is back for its fourth year, and we’re inviting the entire community to participate in one of the region’s most important community science efforts.

Morning Sound Meditation

May 25

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

May 14-31 | Tues. - Sat.

Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.

Music in the Garden

May 23, 30

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.

602 Day at Desert Botanical Garden

June 2

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to participate in 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix to promote community spirit! On June 2, you can visit the Garden for only $6.02 per ticket.

Desert Discovery Camps 2025

June 2 - 27

Join us for Desert Discovery Camps, where campers explore nature and learn about the beauty of the desert.

Flashlight Nights

June 7, 14, 21, 28 | July 19, 26 | Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Sept. 6, 13

Beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes.

Juneteenth 2025

June 10

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at the Garden! A day of reflection, fun and connection, where we honor the enduring legacy of freedom, culture and community.

Sunset Sound Meditation (Indoors)

June 11, 25 | July 9, 23 | Aug. 13, 27

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Father's Day 2025

June 14

Celebrate the rad dads in your life at Flashlight Nights on June 14. Dads get in free with a paid child admission.

Sonoran Sippin’

June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19

Enjoy a complimentary cool drink, included with ticket, and soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up experiences and desert views.

Seedlings

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.

Framerate: Desert Pulse

October 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026

In October 2025, Desert Botanical Garden will premiere a monumental new art exhibit that is years in the making. Desert Pulse will take visitors on a journey through a year in the life of the Sonoran Desert.

ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC