Desert Botanical Garden

View All Photos

00000 - 00000 of 00000

00,000 of 00,000

8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, October-April; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May-September

Hours: Daily 8am-8pm

Daily

Walking tours, desert-landscaping tours and bird walks are featured at this showplace for arid-climate flora from all over the world.

David Rogers' "Big Bugs"

Daily

David Rogers' "Big Bugs"

Daily

Arizona Native Plan Society Meeting

Every week Tuesday, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Chris Burton Jácome

Sun., February 19, 12:00pm

+ View More Desert Botanical Garden Events
Loading More Desert Botanical Garden Events
- View Fewer Desert Botanical Garden Events

2011 | Best Day of the Dead Festival

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of our favorite autumn festivals at the Desert Botanical Garden. The peaceful desert ecosystem provides an ideal backdrop for this Mexican celebration of ancestors and departed loved ones. Day of the... More >
2011 | Best Trail That Isn't a Hike

We all know it is a good idea to get outside for a hike, especially when the weather in Phoenix is nice. But if you are not a hiker in the rough and rugged sense, then there is a special place for you, too. Feel as though you are hiking in the... More >
2010 | Best Day of the Dead Festival

One of the best events of the year is the Dia de los Muertos festival, hosted by the Desert Botanical Garden on Halloween weekend and during the first week of November. The festivities include Mexican folk arts, storytelling, dance, and poetry,... More >
2010 | Best Jazz Music Series

The Garden has long been one of the Valley's gems. The Friday-night tradition (held March through June on the outdoor Ullman Terrace) of top-drawer jazz and other musical forms (with a beverage of your choice, of course) can't be beat anywhere... More >
2009 | Best Night Hike

There's something magical about the desert at night. Everything looks, sounds, and smells different. And in the hot summer months, it's a great time to go and experience what desert plants and critters are up to after the sun sets. But if the... More >

+ View More Desert Botanical Garden Awards
Loading More Desert Botanical Garden Awards
- View Fewer Desert Botanical Garden Awards

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Garden Party

By Claire Lawton | Thu, December 01, 2011

It's time to get all warm and glowy -- Las Noches de las Luminarias kicks off this month and runs for 21 nights. In addition to luminaria-lit walkways through the scrub scenery at Desert Botanical Garden the event includes audible and edible enter... More >
Walk This Way

By Zachary Fowle | Thu, October 27, 2011

Cultural education time! Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday for honoring lost loved ones. Held in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it’s traditionally a two-day celebration b... More >
DBG's Dia de los Muertos and Halloween Jello Worms in Today's Eater's Digest

By Shannon Armour | Wed, October 26, 2011

? Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Day of the Dead The traditional Dia de los Muertos celebration isn't until the the first of November bu More >
Moon Faces

By Becky Bartkowski | Thu, September 29, 2011

All Gossip Girl fanatics (and their whipped boyfriends) know that any time one of the show’s scheming fashionistas holds a party -- whether it’s a ball or a sleepover -- it some serious drama is about to go down. Since the Moonlight Masquera... More >
Night Lights

By Courtney McCune | Thu, July 07, 2011

When it comes to surviving the summer, desert owls really have the right idea. They stay hidden away during the sweltering days, but once the sun goes down, these nocturnal creatures rise up to rule the night. Take a cue from our wise, winge... More >

User Reviews

7 User reviews

Write a Review

nosajothp

| Fri, December 17, 2010

great place to birdwatch and nerd out on all the amazing plants, sometimes have special events, i saw the Chihuly exibit here, hand blown glass art on a huge scale, wow. pics in pics

What do you think of this review? 0 0
nikeleluvs

| Sun, August 22, 2010

.

What do you think of this review? 0 0
Miss Lenaiya

| Wed, July 14, 2010

This place is absolutely breathtaking! They have so many exotic plants and flowers and gardens, it is so pretty!

What do you think of this review? 0 0
Kelsee

| Sun, May 09, 2010

This place is so pretty. I almost got married here. Great place to connect with nature, plus they often have fun events there.

What do you think of this review? 0 0
phoenixnewtimesbestof

| Wed, May 06, 2009

Feed your inner butterfly. Even the toughest of men can appreciate the quasi-supernatural experience of walking among thousands of butterflies of all shapes, colors, and sizes. Okay, even if the men don't like it, their kids will. For eight years now, the Desert Botanical Garden has hosted butterfly exhibits in a greenhouse pavilion � generally, twice a year (spring and fall; check the Web site for details) � with thousands of butterflies in 30 varieties in attendance. Tickets cost as little as $2 and are available at the door. For that price, butterfly lovers of all ages can walk into a universe of tame, colorful, flying life. We think butterflies are the dogs and dolphins of the insect world: friendly, beautiful, and responsive to humans. If you disagree, go to this exhibit. Then we'll talk.

What do you think of this review? 0 0