UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS IN PHOENIX
The Metro Phoenix Saguaro Census 2023
May 1 - 31
Desert Botanical Garden will hold its second annual urban Saguaro Census during the month May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area, as well as monitor the ones that were recorded last year. Valley residents and volunteers can participate and help the Garden track these desert icons all month long.
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!
Juneteenth 2023
June 14 - 19
Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth at the Garden. Stroll through the trails to enjoy a day filled with activities that celebrate Black culture and traditions.
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!