• Desert Sol

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    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: April 22, May 13 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission Experience healing and mindful activities that deepen your connection with nature and rejuvenate your soul. Immerse yourself in music, art and community as you embark on a journey toward balance and fulfillment. April 22 | Earth Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ullman Terrace Celebrate Earth Day at the Garden and learn about fun ways to make your old clothes feel new again! Bring an old t-shirt or denim jacket for a fun (and complimentary) clothing up-cycle activity. May 13 | Full Moon Ceremony Ullman Terrace 6-9 p.m. Connect your mind and body to the power of the full moon with this traditional ceremony hosted by Karla Vergopia. The ceremony will start promptly at 7 p.m. and late arrivals are discouraged.

  • Juneteenth 2025

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: June 10 TIME: 5-9 p.m. PRICE: FREE with Community Day reservation Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at the Garden! A day of reflection, fun and connection, where we honor the enduring legacy of freedom, culture and community. Wander through the scenic trails while engaging in activities that spotlight Black culture, history and creativity. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans is a time for remembrance, resilience and joy. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom reached Texas, marking the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, now a nationally recognized holiday, honors this pivotal moment in history. Juneteenth Evening Festival | 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Come out and embrace the theme Reclaiming the Past, Remembering Black Voices, Reshaping the Future. The evening will be a blend of culture, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Kids can enjoy interactive games and activities, while adults can browse an evening market showcasing the talents of local artists and vendors. Celebrate Black excellence with live music, dance performances, delicious food and much more. It’s an event for all ages to reflect, celebrate and envision a unified future together.

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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, […]

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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, […]

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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, […]

  • Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    DATE: May 14-31 | Tues. - Sat. TIME: 8 p.m. PRICE: Tickets at balletaz.org Surrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop, Eroica makes a comeback at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.

  • The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: May 11 TIME: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. Reservations required. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers​ Old MacDonald’s Ranch | May 11 | Dorrance Hall | Performances at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Join us for a special Mother’s Day event. Old MacDonald has moved off of the farm and onto a ranch right here in the Sonoran desert! Come along and meet all the native Arizona animals for this silly sing-along show. After each performance, stay to make your own puppet! Puppet Making 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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, […]

  • Storytime

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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, AZ, United States
    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, […]

  • Storytime

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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 

  • Storytime

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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