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

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UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS IN PHOENIX

Fernando Botero: El Maestro

Oct. 7 - March 31

Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.

Cactus Clubhouse

Oct. 1 - May 11 | Thursday - Sunday | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 19-23, 26-30

Garden lights on winter nights is a must this holiday season at Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches de las Luminarias.

La Posada

Dec. 17

The Mexican holiday tradition of La Posada returns to add an extra layer of magic to your holidays.

Dog Days at the Garden

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17 | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | April 6, 13, 27

Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.

Desert Sol

Jan. 9 | Feb. 11 | March 29 | April 13

Immerse yourself in nature and the beauty of the Garden through yoga, cooking demos, educational talks, world music and more.

Storytime

Jan. 12, 26 | Feb. 9, 23 | March 8, 22 | April 5, 19

Join Desert Botanical Garden for Storytime. Introduce your child five and younger to the beauty and wonder of nature through engaging books, songs, activities and play.

Devour Culinary Classic

Feb. 24 & 25

Local First Arizona’s 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic, the most anticipated tasting event of the year, will impress even the most skeptical of diners with its luscious eclectic fare Feb. 24-25, 2024.

 

Majestic Mariposas

March 2 - May 12

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Dinner on the Desert 2024

April 20

An unforgettable evening awaits you at Dinner on the Desert 2024, surrounded by Garden beauty, world-class entertainment and more.

ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Las Noches de las Luminarias: The Garden closes at 4 p.m. and reopens at 5:30 p.m., last daytime admission is at 2 p.m.