Ongoing

Toward 2025

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Humanities

DATE: Now - June 1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change. About the Artist Ann Morton is a textile-based artist, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders, participants, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose. View additional exhibit information here. May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert […]

Storytime

Recurring
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Humanities

DATE: April 25, 27 | May 2, 4 TIME: 9:30-10 a.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission Join Desert Botanical Garden for Storytime. Introduce your child five and younger to the beauty and wonder of nature through engaging books, songs, activities and play. Designed for children and caretakers, each session leads children through an immersive experience of nature learning in the Garden. Storytime attendance is first come, first serve. Space is limited. Storytime will take place in Weisz Learning Center April 25 & 27 | Love, The Earth by Frances Stickley May 2 & 4 | Can You Hear the Plants Speak? by Nicholas Hummingbird with Julia Wasson 

Music in the Garden

Recurring
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Humanities

DATE: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME: 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. PRICE: Members: $32.95 | General Admission: $36.95 | This event is 21+. No infants or children permitted. Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday night series. This 35-year-old tradition returns with concerts January through May. Food and beverages available for purchase. This event is 21+. IDs will be checked, No infants or children permitted. May 2: DeGrazia & Barajas | Classical and Flamenco Guitar May 9: Carmela y Más | Latin Jazz & Salsa May 16: True Flavor Blues | Slightly Jazzy Traditional Blues May 23: YACHTZILLA! Monsters of Soft Rock | Yacht Rock 70s-80s May 30: Cisco and the Racecars | Bluegrass folk old-time music Chef Specials available for purchase May 2: Carnitas Tacos: Braised Pork Carnitas, Corn Tortillas, Avocado Crema, Salsa Fresca, Refried Beans, Calabacitas May 9: Beef Sopes: Beef Machaca, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Crema, Queso Fresco, Arroz Verde May 16: Chili Con Carne Dog: All Beef Hot Dog on a Brioche Bun, Topped with Beef Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions, Served with Tater Tots May 23: Gyro: Traditional Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, Fresh Pita, Pickled Onion, Garlic Hummus, […]