The Garden is Open
Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it. Join us for a future event or exhibit or simply make a reservation to roam and enjoy the Garden’s beauty. We hope to see you soon.
Calendar of Events
Sun Sunday
Mon Monday
Tue Tuesday
Wed Wednesday
Thu Thursday
Fri Friday
Sat Saturday
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Beneficial Bugs
Beneficial Bugs
Not all bugs are causing trouble in your garden! Get to know the good-guy insects that will help you…
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Flashlight Nights 2024
Flashlight Nights 2024
Grab a flashlight and experience the Garden after dark. Enjoy a cool drink and treats as you explore the trails, desert creatures and nighttime sights and sounds. Each night will feature a variety of activities and performances to enjoy.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Flashlight Nights 2024
Flashlight Nights 2024
Grab a flashlight and experience the Garden after dark. Enjoy a cool drink and treats as you explore the trails, desert creatures and nighttime sights and sounds. Each night will feature a variety of activities and performances to enjoy.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Natural History of the Sonoran Desert
Natural History of the Sonoran Desert
From the empty promise of a mirage to giants that hold their breath whenever the sun is out to…
1 event,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Sonoran Sippin’ 2024
Sonoran Sippin’ 2024
Enjoy a complimentary cool drink, included with ticket, and soak up the summer sunset at the Garden with pop-up…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
3 events,
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
Grab your pup and a leash and hit the trails Saturday mornings. Expect a day of nature-filled adventure and irresistible photo moments.
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
2 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
3 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden's living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
3 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden's living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
4 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden's living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse will return this fall on Thursday, October 3, 2024.During the summer, please join us for Storytime on select dates. Or, sign up for Summer Camp in June and July. Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
6 events,
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden's living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse will return this fall on Thursday, October 3, 2024.During the summer, please join us for Storytime on select dates. Or, sign up for Summer Camp in June and July. Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration.
Desert Botanical Garden Presents the Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Desert Botanical Garden Presents the Great Arizona Puppet Theater
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
6 events,
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
Grab your pup and a leash and hit the trails Saturday mornings. Expect a day of nature-filled adventure and irresistible photo moments.
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.
Docent Tours
Docent Tours
Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden's living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse will return this fall on Thursday, October 3, 2024.During the summer, please join us for Storytime on select dates. Or, sign up for Summer Camp in June and July. Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Welcome fall with a burst of colors at the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Come and be dazzled by thousands of monarchs and…
Guelaguetza
Guelaguetza
Join us as we revel in Oaxaca’s rich tradition of Guelaguetza. Delight in an explosion of music, dance, culinary wonders and more.
We look forward to seeing you Again
hours for general admission
May – September
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
6 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
october – april
Monday – Wednesday | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
7 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
Nov 29-30, Dec 1, Dec 6-7, 13-15, 18-23, 26-30
Last General Admission at 3 p.m.
Garden Closures
November 28 | Closed
December 25 | Closed
Visit For The Day
June 1 – Sept. 2 | $16.95 for all guests
Children under 2 & members | FREE
Community day | FREE
(Second Tuesday of every month)
Active Military Personnel | FREE (with valid government ID for General Admission only)
*General Admission does not include special ticketed events or exhibitions.
What To Bring
SUNSCREEN
WATER
Hat & Sunglasses
camera
comfortable shoes
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items.
What To Leave at Home
Pets or thearapy Animals*
Picnicking Items
Weapons or Firearms
* Only service dogs or miniature horses are allowed. If you would like to bring your dog to the Garden, please visit Dog Days in the Garden.
Visit like a pro
Check out these tips to maximize your experience.
plan your adventure
Check out our current trail map before you visit.
Plan a meal here
Explore our current dining offerings while you visit.
Get your shop on
Visit the Garden Shop during your Garden visit.
Garden accessibility
The Garden is fully accessible via wheelchair, and most trails are stroller friendly. Scooters can be rented for $40 for non-members and $35 for members. Wheelchairs and electric scooters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at admissions and will be sanitized after each use.
