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Summer at Desert Botanical Garden

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Summer events start now through September 30th.

At Desert Botanical Garden, both daytime and evening experiences offer a variety of ways to explore the landscape at your own pace. Guests can choose from guided docent-led tours, self-guided audio experiences, birding walks, and family-friendly trail adventures, creating opportunities for all ages to connect with the Sonoran Desert’s unique beauty.

A new addition this summer brings an after-dark transformation to the Garden, with 12 light installations illuminating the trails during the evening hours. Inspired by the colors and energy of the monsoon season, the display offers a refreshing, visually immersive atmosphere. Each night features a different musical theme, along with specialty drinks from the Cactus Cantina and recurring events like Flashlight Nights, adding a lively and ever-changing element to the experience.

Dates & Times

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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