Fun Outdoor Activities & Things To Do with Kids in Phoenix, AZ

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Children of all ages and their families can participate in hands-on, nature-based walks, activities, and experiences in a fun and safe environment.

Nature Programs & Activities for Kids & Families

Cactus Clubhouse - build, play and create

Cactus Clubhouse

Oct. 1 – May 11 | Thursday – Sunday

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center.

 

In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

 

Girl Scouts at Looking at a Bug at Desert Botanical Garden

storytime

Biweekly | Jan. 12 – May. 17 

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. Designed for children and caretakers, each session leads children through an immersive experience of nature learning in the Garden.

Contact clawrence@dbg.org for more information.

 

 

Cactus Kids Club family

schools & teachers

The Garden’s schools and teachers program is on hiatus for the season.

Please stay tuned for new ways to bring the Garden to your classroom.

Girl Scouts at Looking at a Bug at Desert Botanical Garden

summer camps

Camps Return Summer 2024

 

Join the Garden for Desert Discovery Camps to ignite your child’s inner desert adventurer, explorer and artist!

Summer Camps | Kids 8-12 and 13-18 years old.

Announcement and Onsale January 2024

Desert Save the Dates:

  • Desert Adventurers | June 10-13, July 8-11
  • Desert Explorers | June 17-20, July 15-18
  • Desert Artists | June 24-27

 

 

 

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.