Whether you’re an early riser chasing blooms at sunrise or looking for a vibrant night out, the Garden offers a full day of discovery, beauty and connection.
Start Your Day with Desert Blooms
For those who love a quiet, reflective start, visit early morning. The Garden is now open at 6 a.m., offering one of the most rewarding ways to experience the desert. As the sun begins to rise, the trails come alive with blooming cactus and desert wildflowers, soft golden light and the hum of pollinators beginning their day.
It’s a peaceful, cooler window of time to catch seasonal desert blooms at their best before the heat sets in and before the crowds arrive. Bring your camera, take your time and enjoy the stillness that makes the desert feel almost sacred.
Stay for the Glow: Garden: After Dark
As the sun sets, the Garden transforms into an entirely different world.
Garden: After Dark, open nightly till 10 p.m., invites guests to experience the desert illuminated in a whole new way. Included with general admission or membership, this evening experience blends art, light and atmosphere into an unforgettable night.
Wander through:
- 10 vibrant light displays that bring the desert landscape to life
- Five immersive Desert Pulse installations that blend sound, light and movement
- Glowing trails that create the perfect nighttime escape
It’s the desert reimagined!
Make It a Night to Remember
Garden: After Dark offers a variety of theme nights through the week.
Wine Down Mondays Meets Board Game Night
Mondays through May 4 | 6–9 p.m. | Sunset Plaza
Unwind with a glass of wine and a little friendly competition. Choose from a curated selection of board games or bring your own to share. It’s a laid-back, social way to start the week.
Let’s Get Crafty: Craft Nights
Tuesdays through May 5 | 6–9 p.m. | Binns Wildflower Pavilion
Tap into your creative side with hands-on craft nights led by local favorites Kathy Murillo (The Crafty Chica) and Leslie Tyger of The Scrap Bar.
Upcoming highlights include:
- March 31: Design a custom keychain
Sip on craft beer, connect with others and make something uniquely yours. (While supplies last; no craft night on April 14.)
Dog Days After Dark
Wednesdays through April 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Garden-wide
When the sun goes down, the tails start wagging! Bring your pup on select Wednesday evenings for their very own night to sniff, stroll and shine at Garden: After Dark. It’s the perfect yappy hour- grab a drink and hit the trails!
Sip, Shop and Stroll
Enhance your evening with experiences designed to delight every sense:
- Curated Playlist: Set the mood as you stroll glowing trails
- Dining at Gertrude’s: Enjoy a full dining experience perfect for any night out
- After Dark Cocktail: Try the Queen of the Night—a glowing vodka martini with lychee syrup, fresh lime and luminous ice cubes (available only in the evenings)
- Garden Shop: Take the glow home with exclusive apparel, light-up accessories and unique keepsakes
A Full Day, Perfectly Spent
From the quiet beauty of desert blooms at sunrise to the electric energy of illuminated trails at night, the Garden offers something truly special at every hour.
Come early. Stay late. Experience it all.
