March 15-17
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.
Free to shop, reservation required.
March 15-17
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.
Free to shop, reservation required.
Find Your Experience
In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot, or a place to enjoy the local music scene? Look no further than Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dog Days at the Garden
March 16, 23, 30 | April 6, 13, 27 | May 4, 11
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.
Majestic Mariposas
March 13 - May 12
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
The Four Seasons by Ballet Arizona
May 15-June 1, 2024
The Four Seasons makes its triumphant return to Desert Botanical Garden.
Saguaro & Skate
April 13
Get your groove on in this outdoor roller disco! Skates provided. Must be five and older to skate.
The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Show 2024
May 17-19, 2024
Don’t miss seeing beautifully grown, amazingly spectacular and just plain weird cactus and succulent plants grown by Society members.
Your Garden at Home
Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.
Last chance to experience Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Desert Botanical Garden has been delighted to share the larger-than-life artworks of Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero with the Valley.
The exhibition is on view through March 31, perfect timing for visitors to experience the incomparable sculptures of Fernando Botero set against iconic desert spring blooms.
Meet Horticulturist Abra Lee
Georgia-native Abra Lee is a horticulturalist who developed a passion for uncovering and sharing stories of Black Americans and their contributions to the industry and the American landscape.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden:85 Plants in Bloom
Desert Botanical Garden is continuing to celebrate its 85th anniversary with a stunning array of desert blooms. Below are just a few blossoming flowers from our desert natives and plants guests are likely to find out on the trails. Explore the kaleidoscope of blooms below.
Toward 2050: A New Community Art Exhibit Coming 2025
In October 2023, Desert Botanical Garden embarked on a multi-year partnership with London-based artist studio ScanLAB Projects that will culminate in a new immersive exhibition set to open in October 2025.
Take a Peek at the Garden’s Onsite Nursery
Ever wonder what it takes to organize and run Desert Botanical Garden’s semiannual plant sales? Organizing the events is a monumental task with preparations that are ongoing throughout the year.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden:Then and Now
So many things have changed within and outside the Phoenix area since Desert Botanical Garden opened its doors in 1939. From technological advances to the urbanization of Papago Park, check out some of the distinction between 1939 and 2024 below.
Make A Date To Visit
See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.
- Spring Plant Sale 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Music in the Garden 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsCactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsEnjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
Info & Tickets- Spring Plant Sale 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Dog Days at the Garden 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsEnjoy 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.
Info & TicketsCactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & Tickets- Spring Plant Sale 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsCactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsHarmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & Tickets- Fernando Botero: El Maestro 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.
Info & TicketsCactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Info & TicketsDon’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Info & TicketsExplore The Beauty
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.
SUPPORT THE GARDEN YOU TREASURE
Protecting the Sonoran Desert is a year-round effort. Make a gift today to support Desert Botanical Garden in 2024 and beyond.
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