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
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Devour Culinary Classic
Devour Culinary Classic
Local First Arizona’s 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic, the most anticipated tasting event of the year, will impress even the most skeptical of diners with its luscious eclectic fare Feb. 24-25, 2024.
1 event,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
1 event,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
1 event,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
4 events,
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Read Between the Spines Author Series Featuring Abra Lee
Read Between the Spines Author Series Featuring Abra Lee
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves.
4 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Read Between the Spines Author Series Featuring Abra Lee
Read Between the Spines Author Series Featuring Abra Lee
Dig into bestselling books with the author themselves.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
4 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
4 events,
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
4 events,
Spring Plant Sale
Spring Plant Sale
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
5 events,
Spring Plant Sale
Spring Plant Sale
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
5 events,
Spring Plant Sale
Spring Plant Sale
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.
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
4 events,
Spring Plant Sale
Spring Plant Sale
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
5 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Spaces of Opportunity Day at the Garden
Spaces of Opportunity Day at the Garden
Learn more about Spaces of Opportunity a community initiative supported by Desert Botanical Garden.
Fund the Farm Celebration
Fund the Farm Celebration
Fund the Farm celebration is a festive party helping grow Spaces of Opportunity! Enjoy local drinks and local bites from some of the Valley’s best caterers and enjoy musical entertainment as you stroll the Garden’s trails.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
2 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
4 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Sunset Yoga Classes
Sunset Yoga Classes
Unwind and connect with nature during this memorable Sunset Yoga session, led by local studio Metta Yoga. Together, in…
5 events,
Desert Sol
Desert Sol
Immerse yourself in nature and the beauty of the Garden through yoga, cooking demos, educational talks, world music and more.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.
4 events,
Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days at the Garden
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.
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
3 events,
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
Fernando Botero: El Maestro
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.
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse
Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Learning Center. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.
Majestic Mariposas
Majestic Mariposas
Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
We look forward to seeing you Again
hours for general admission
october – april
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
7 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
May 1 – September 1
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
6 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
Garden Closures
JULY 1 – 7 | Closed
early closures
MARCH 22 | Garden closes at 3 p.m.
APRIL 20 | Garden closes at noon
Visit For The Day
June 1 – Sept. 1 | $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
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items.
SUNSCREEN
Arizona’s weather is consistently sunny. Make sure to wear and reapply throughout your visit.
WATER
Bring a refillable waterbottle–the Garden has two open hydration stations.
Hat & Sunglasses
Shade your eyes so you can better take in the stunning views without squinting.
camera
Capture all the of the beautiful plants and animals you’ll see.
comfortable shoes
The trails are easy to walk, but you’ll definitely want comfortable footwear.
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.
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.