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.
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Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. 
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… 
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
2 events,
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Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. 
Unwind and connect with nature during this memorable Sunset Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. 
Unwind and connect with nature during a supportive asana chair yoga class. Using a chair for modifications and variations… 
Learn all about night photography and how to create long exposures of unique light sources. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… 
Join us for these informative presentations from Garden staff and other local experts. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
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4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… 
Celebrate the season with a hands-on workshop where you'll craft a lush, 16" holiday wreath using fresh winter greens,… 
Learn the art of crafting a sustainable holiday garland showcasing succulents native to the valley. Take home a lush… |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. 
This class draws inspiration from Desert Pulse as you learn to capture the beauty of nature in bloom and…
Learn all about night photography and how to create long exposures of unique light sources. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
3 events,
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
0 events,
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play…
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… |
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. 
Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors…
Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play… |
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We look forward to seeing you Again
Hours for general admission
October 11- may 10
Monday-Wednesday : 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday -Sunday: – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
7 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
Partial Closures
November 28-30
Closed at 4 p.m. for Luminaria
December 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18-23
Closed at 4 p.m. for Luminaria
December 24
Closed at 4 p.m. for Christmas Eve
Full Closures
november 27
Thanksgiving
december 25
Christmas Day
Visit For The Day
General Admission
Oct. 1- May 31, 2026: $39.95 adults, $19.95 children
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.
Please remember that non-service dogs are NOT permitted in the Garden unless you visit on Dog Days.
What To Bring
SUNSCREEN
WATER
Hat & Sunglasses
camera
comfortable shoes
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items.
Shirt and shoes are required to visit.
What To Leave at Home
Pets or therapy 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
Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s offers a fresh new food experience brought to you by legendary PBS television host and James Beard-nominated chef Mark Tarbell. Plus, get fresh and delicious grab and go offerings including tacos, salads, wraps, soups, beverages and snacks at Patio Cafe from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dine in or take your meal to-go!
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.
Garden app
Desert Botanical Garden app is your personal pocket guide to exploring the vibrant world of the desert. Explore the many ways to enjoy the Garden during your visit.
