EXPERIENCES

Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.

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.

Celebrate the season with a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a lush, 16″ holiday wreath using fresh winter greens, festive accents and beautiful succulents native to the valley.

Learn the art of crafting a sustainable holiday garland showcasing succulents native to the valley.

Join us for glowing luminaria-lit trails, twinkling holiday lights, musical performances, entertainment and festive food and drinks. Gather your loved ones and make unforgettable holiday memories at the Garden.

Unwind and connect with nature during this memorable Sunset Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga.

Unwind and connect with nature during a supportive asana chair yoga class.

Learn all about night photography and how to create long exposures of unique light sources.

Join us for these informative presentations from Garden staff.

Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities. Designed for children five and under and their caregivers, each session offers a playful introduction to the wonders of the natural world.

This class draws inspiration from Desert Pulse as you learn to capture the beauty of nature in bloom and make it last.

Start your day slowly with gentle yoga in the Garden led by Metta Yoga.

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.

Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.

Feel the pulse of Lotería Nights and FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse this spring.

Inspired by Desert Pulse, a dynamic multi-sensory art exhibit that captures the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert, these themed Garden parties are designed to ignite your senses and elevate your spirit.

Discover the next wave of talent with our new series—uncover emerging artists, never-before-heard music and album drops designed to spark excitement for Garden members and music lover alike!

Experience healing and mindful activities that deepen your connection with nature and rejuvenate your soul.

Join us for an unforgettable underwater adventure! Experience Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid is a magical, child-friendly opera about courage, transformation and following your dreams.

Local First Arizona’s 18th 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. 

Spring has sprung! Discover hundreds of varieties of native plants, succulents, cactus and pollinator-friendly species with more than 30,000 plants to choose from.

Dinner on the Desert 2026 blends the exquisite beauty of the Garden to create a memorable evening.

Celebrate the moms in your life with a botanical good time! The Garden will offer a day to remember with complimentary photo opps, live entertainment, the Spring Butterfly Exhibit and more!

By popular demand, An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden is back and better than ever before! Surrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop, this audience favorite now features two ballet experiences as a double-feature event.