Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Desert Botanical Garden's holiday evenings, when thousands of paper-bag luminarias line the desert trails alongside light displays, decorated trees and live music. It runs on select nights from Thanksgiving weekend to early January.
| Dates | November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Thu, Dec 3, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9, Thu, Dec 10, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 5 pm to 9:30 pm Members Weekend is Dec 4 to 6. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Adults $39.95 to $44.95, children 2 to 17 $18.95; members $37.95 to $42.95 and $16.95 |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Where | Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 |
Checked on Desert Botanical Garden, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias
When is Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias open in 2026?
November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Thu, Dec 3, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9, Thu, Dec 10, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
How much are tickets for Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias?
Ticket needed. Adults $39.95 to $44.95, children 2 to 17 $18.95; members $37.95 to $42.95 and $16.95. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.