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Oct. 22-31 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Something Strange is Happening at the Garden

For one week only, the Garden transforms into Strange Garden, a Halloween-season experience of glowing trails and playful chills for every age.
From adults-only intrigue to family nights, exclusive Music in the Garden and a costumed morning with the dogs, each night reveals a different side of the Garden After Dark.

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Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Spirit Walk Night

Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., 21+,
Tickets on sale Sept. 8

  • Experience our first-ever Spirit Walk with SanTan Distillery.
  • Enjoy a spirited stroll along the Garden’s trails, where spooky surprises await around every corner.
  • Sip festive fall cocktails, try flavorful bites and soak in the seasonal atmosphere at this 21+ event.
Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Family Weekend

Oct. 23-24, 5:30-9 p.m.

  • Spooky, curious and completely unforgettable. Strange Garden invites guests of all ages to experience the Garden through immersive activities, live entertainment and close encounters with extraordinary plants and creatures.
  • Make fall memories at our pumpkin patch. Each kid gets a pumpkin to take home!
Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Haunted Hideout

Oct. 23-24, 5:30-9 p.m.

  • At Strange Garden, little ghouls and goblins can get hands-on with pumpkin painting, glow art, nature play and more at Cactus Clubhouse.
Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Music in the Garden

Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.

  • Relax under the open sky, and enjoy live performances and scenic views.
  • Grab a bite at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s before the show or enjoy Patio Café during the performances.
Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Howl-ween

Oct. 31, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Bring your four-legged friend for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun!
  • Dress up for the Costume Parade and enjoy pup cups, pose at festive photo stations and and partake in tricks for treats for VIP Pup Club members.
Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden

Fall Decor

  • Celebrate autumn with beautiful seasonal décor throughout the Garden. Stroll past our charming pumpkin tree and gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths.
  • These picture-perfect fall backdrops are the ideal place to capture your favorite autumn photo ops!
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Weather Alert: Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.