The Desert Botanical Garden is closing out October with Strange Garden Spooky Week, featuring live music, seasonal displays and a Halloween morning outing for dogs and their owners through Saturday, October 31.
Visitors can explore a pumpkin tree, gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths. After dark, glowing pathways, seasonal botanical displays and light experiences give the desert setting a different atmosphere.
Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes brings live music along the Garden’s paths Friday and Saturday, October 30–31, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. A separate Music in the Garden concert featuring Traveler World Music takes place Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., with spooky tunes and costumes encouraged. Concert tickets are $37.95 for members and $39.95 for the general public.
On Saturday, October 31, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strange Garden Howl-Ween welcomes dogs for seasonal photo opportunities and costume fun. Pups are encouraged to wear creative, family-friendly costumes, with a staff-selected winner receiving a Garden membership or a pair of complimentary admission tickets. Howl-Ween is included with general admission or membership.
For tickets and additional information, visit the Strange Garden event page.
