Summer Season Finale Weekend | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

Desert Oasis Season Finale

Experience summer’s last glowing moments
Sept. 4-6 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Each daily experience included in Garden admission or membership
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a weekend of Your Summer Favorites

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Saguaro & Skate

Sept. 4-6, 6–10 p.m.

Roll into the last days of summer with Saguaro & Skate, a three‑day outdoor roller‑disco celebration with Zoni Girls at the Garden. We’re turning up the glow, the music and the desert views for an unforgettable sendoff to the season.

  • Friday, Sept. 4 and Sunday Sept. 6 are adults‑only skate night.
  • Saturday, Sept. 5 welcomes guests ages 5+. (Children under 5 are not permitted to skate.)
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Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Sept. 4-6, 6–10 p.m.

Explore 12 shimmering light installations that bright up the trails each night at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark. With lightning trees and a cool interactive light lounge inside The RAF Exhibit Gallery, these summer designs are inspired by the monsoon season.

Girl Scouts at Looking at a Bug at Desert Botanical Garden

Dog Days of Summer

Sept. 5, 6–9 a.m

Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together. Enjoy refreshing hydration stations, shady rest stops and plenty of photo worthy moments.

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Flashlight Nights

Sept. 5, 7–9:30 p.m.

Garden Carnival
Discover the magic of Flashlight Nights. As the sun sets, the desert transforms—revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander the trails with a flashlight in hand, gaze at the stars through telescopes and get up close with fascinating desert animals.

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Your Weekly Soundtrack

Daily, 6 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Let the music guide your Garden After Dark adventure:

  • Friday: Latin Music Nights
  • Saturday: Today’s Hits
  • Sunday: Soundless Socials (Quiet Night)
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Bird Tours

Daily, self-guided

Learn more about the birds of the Garden with our new self-guided audio tour. Just press play, look around and let the birds lead the way.

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Dining

Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Treat mom to a chef‑crafted meal at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, where fresh, seasonal dishes meet stunning Garden views.

  • Grab brunch or pastries for your morning stroll- or try a hearty desert-inspired dinner.
  • Swing by the Cactus Cantina at the SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to frozen cocktails, refreshing mocktails or an ice‑cold beer.
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Garden Shop

Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Browse apparel, soaps, artwork from Will Beger and more! It’s the perfect place to find a keepsake that captures the glow and wonder of your visit.

Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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.