UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS IN PHOENIX
Music in the Garden 2023
March 31 | April 7, 14, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
Spring into the season with an exciting lineup of artists at Music in the Garden. Join us Fridays for a night filled with music, memories and a full Sonoran Desert experience.
Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden
Oct. 7, 2022 - May 14, 2023
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Dog Days at the Garden
Select Saturdays | March 25 - May 27 (excluding April 22)
Paws up for Dog Days at the Garden! Explore the trails with your pup, smell the spring wildflowers and pose for photos on Saturday mornings.
Cactus Clubhouse
Jan. 1 - April 30
Desert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
CENTRAL ARIZONA CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW & SALE 2023
March 31 - April 2
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Annual Show and Sale at the Desert Botanical Garden. Don’t miss seeing beautifully grown, amazingly spectacular, and just plain weird cactus and succulent plants grown by Society members.
Majestic Mariposas
March 4 - May 14
Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Lotería Nights 2023
April 13
Don’t miss the exclusive opportunity to play the iconic Mexican lotería game on a Desert Botanical Board tabla created by Garden graphic designers!
Desert Sol 2023
March 31, April 15
Awaken your senses and sooth your soul with the healing power of nature. Experience and connect with a variety of cultural and healing traditions from around the world.
Dinner on the Desert 2023
April 22
Dinner on the Desert 2023 blends the exquisite beauty of the Garden with the bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of international artist, Rotraut, to create a memorable evening.
Mother's Day 2023
May 14
Celebrate the moms in your life with a botanical good time! The Garden will offer a day to remember with complimentary photo opps, live entertainment, the Spring Butterfly Exhibit and more!
The Rite of Spring
Tuesday - Saturday | May 16 - June 3
Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, join us for a world premiere performance that promises to capture the beauty and complexity of dance in an artistic performance that is uniquely Arizonan at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.
Storytime
May 26 | June 2,9, 16, 23, 30 | July 14, 21, 28 | Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
Let’s grow with books! Join our children education associates as they guide children ages 0-5 and their caregivers through weekly themed stories, songs, and playtime surrounding the garden and desert.
Flashlight Nights
Saturdays | June 3 - Sept. 2 (excluding July 1)
Make summer shine at Flashlight Nights. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the Garden after dark with performances, cool treats, hands-on activities and creature features.
Sonoran Sippin' 2023
June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8
Heat up a summer full of fun at the Garden. Gather your family and friends on the second Friday of each month for refreshing welcome drinks, live music, pop-up activities, Garden strolls and more!
Father's Day 2023
June 17
Celebrate the rad dads in your life at Flashlight Nights on June 17. Dads get in free with a paid child admission. Cool off with free popsicles for the dads and a discount on beers at Garden bars!