Great Fall Kickoff Festival
Oct. 9-18
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fall is calling and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Garden! Enjoy 10 straight days of fall fun filled with lively music, seasonal activities, hands-on crafts and delicious…
Fall Hours
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Oct. & Nov.
Admission Pricing Starting At:
Adult (18+): $32.95
Children (2–17): $14.95
More to Discover Every Day
Cooler mornings and longer evenings mean it’s time to step outside and experience the cozy, festive fall atmosphere at the Garden.
Fall's Can't Miss Festivals Are Here
With five unique festivals, we’ve got something for everyone: seasonal activities, glowing trails, rare plants, candlelit altars and spicy-sweet bites.
Strange Garden
Oct. 22-31
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Discover family-friendly adventures, an adults-only Spirit Walk, live music and a special costumed morning with the dogs, each bringing a different kind of strange to the Garden.
50th Anniversary Plant Sale
Oct. 22 | 7 – 10 a.m
Member VIP Shopping Experience
Oct. 22: Member Day | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Oct. 23-26: General Public | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free – no tickets or reservations required
Shop an exceptional collection of native plants, cactus, agaves, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and seasonal décor at the 50th Anniversary fall plant sale.
Día de Muertos Festival
Nov. 6-9
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
For four days, The Garden transforms into a vibrant celebration of memory and connection. Return to a world of bright marigolds, radiant altars and festive trails, where art and tradition come together under the desert sky.
Chiles & Chocolate Festival
Nov. 13-15
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
From sweet indulgences to fiery favorites, Chiles & Chocolate Festival is a celebration of flavor, discovery and the deliciously unexpected. Bring your appetite and experience this one-of-a-kind weekend.
The Garden's Trails Are Made for Fall's Perfect Moments
Every Week at the Garden
- Mondays
- Monday Sips & Strolls
- Tuesdays
- Tuesday Tacos and Tequila
- Wednesdays
- Wednesday Dog Nights
- Thursdays
- Thursday Sunset Socials
More Fall Experiences
Ticketed
Music in the Garden: Concert Series
Oct. 9, 16, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
6-9 p.m. | Doors and Opener: 6 p.m., Headliner: 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
Included With Admission
Cactus Clubhouse
Thursdays – Sundays
Oct. 10 – May 9
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark their curiosity for nature and encourage exploration.
Included With Admission
Community Day: Pay What you Can Day
Oct. 13, Nov. 10
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Your Garden, Your Way! We believe nature should be accessible to everyone. On Community Day pay what you can. Pay $5, $10, $15 or any amount that works for you.
Ticketed
Sunrise Sanctuary: Yoga Flow
Fridays
Oct. 16 - Nov. 27
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Together, in a Sonoran Desert oasis, breathe, stretch and embrace the cooler morning air during this all-levels yoga class.
Included With Admission
Storytime
Oct. 16, 17 | Nov. 20, 21
10-11 a.m.
Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities for children five and under and their caregivers.
Ticketed
Sunset Sound Meditation
Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 17, 24
6-7 p.m.
This fall, experience sound meditation at the Garden in a peaceful sunset setting.
Ticketed
Desert Views: A Conversation Series
Oct. 28
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive evening with bestselling author David George Haskell and learn about the creative powers of flowering plants.
Included With Admission
VIP Pup Club Pass
Oct. 31, Nov. 21
The VIP Pup Club is a paw-some way to make lasting memories with your best friend while exploring the desert’s natural wonder together.
Ticketed
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Nov. 11
Shows at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden.
Ticketed
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Nov. 27-29
Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23, 26-31
Jan. 1-3
5-9:30 p.m.
Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner.
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Member tickets now on sale. General admission on sale Oct. 16
A beloved tradition returns … bigger, brighter and more vibrant than ever.