No matter how many times you’ve been to the iconic Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, we can almost guarantee you’ve never experienced it quite like this. Each Saturday through September 4, the garden will be open until 9 p.m. for a unique event known as “Flashlight Nights.” As the name suggests, visitors will be guided only by the beam of a flashlight as they meander along the trails and get up close and personal with nocturnal flora and fauna. It’s a blast for the whole family, but there’s less than a month left to enjoy the fun!
On Saturdays through September 4, the Desert Botanical Garden comes alive when the sun goes down.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden “Flashlight Nights” is a three-month-long event that allows visitors to embark on a self-guided stroll through the garden after dark. Not only will you get to enjoy the scenery without the oppressive Arizona sun beating down on you, but you’ll also have the unique opportunity to observe nocturnal plants and animals that can’t be seen during the day.
Make a full day trip out of it by arriving while it’s still light outside to get a head start on exploring.
dbg.org Then, gather up the whole family and watch as the sun slowly dips below the horizon - a wonderful way to kick off the evening, if you ask us!
When darkness officially falls in the garden, Flashlight Nights can begin. As you meander along the five nature trails, shine your light into the thick brush and marvel at all the elusive flora and fauna that thrive when the world goes quiet.
dbg.org Please note: guests must supply their own flashlights.
Some of the animal habitats are illuminated with black light to provide a clearer view.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden If you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with scorpions, now’s your chance!
Don’t hesitate to bring along your littlest desert dwellers, as there will be activities available for all ages.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden Have you ever seen a bubble this size?
Several new features have been added this year, including a unique nighttime farmers market where you can stock up on all sorts of local goodies.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden From artisanal Aztec crafts to fresh produce from a 10-acre incubator farm to homemade bar soap, rest assured you’ll find everything you need (and plenty you don’t.)
Flashlight Nights takes place each Saturday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
dbg.org Reservations are required, and entry is included in the price of admission ($14.95 for adults, $9.95 for children, and no cost for members.)
Admission is limited to 50 guests every 30 minutes, and the last entry is at 8:30 p.m.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden Visit the Desert Botanical Garden website or Facebook page to learn more.
In addition to all the aforementioned activities, Flashlight Nights will also include weekly music, dance, and puppet theatre performances.
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“Flashlight Nights” is a three-month-long event that allows visitors to embark on a self-guided stroll through the garden after dark. Not only will you get to enjoy the scenery without the oppressive Arizona sun beating down on you, but you’ll also have the unique opportunity to observe nocturnal plants and animals that can’t be seen during the day.
dbg.org
Then, gather up the whole family and watch as the sun slowly dips below the horizon - a wonderful way to kick off the evening, if you ask us!
Please note: guests must supply their own flashlights.
If you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with scorpions, now’s your chance!
Have you ever seen a bubble this size?
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden
From artisanal Aztec crafts to fresh produce from a 10-acre incubator farm to homemade bar soap, rest assured you’ll find everything you need (and plenty you don’t.)
Reservations are required, and entry is included in the price of admission ($14.95 for adults, $9.95 for children, and no cost for members.)
Visit the Desert Botanical Garden website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever attended Flashlight Nights at the Desert Botanical Garden? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Check out our previous article to learn more about the garden and what you can expect to see during the day.
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Address: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
