Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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This summer, enjoy sunrise hikes at Arizona’s oldest botanical garden. Explore their vast 343 acres featuring a stunning variety of flora and fauna, with plants from around the world. Don’t miss their Then and Now exhibit, showcasing the evolution of their gardens over a century, and Spiny Splendor, a larger-than-life art exhibit showcasing the hedgehog cactus.
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June through August: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, closed on Tuesdays
Location
37615 E Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173
Plan your visit to Boyce Thompson ArboretumDesert Botanical Garden
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Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats.
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. Flashlight Nights)
Location
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Visit Desert Botanical Garden’s WebsiteDesert Caballeros Western Museum
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Stay cool in Arizona this summer and come to the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in the historic Town of Wickenburg. Discover your inner cowboy, or cowgirl, and bring the whole family along. Children 17 and under get in free. Other discounts available. Also check out these events and exhibits.
BearCat Family Fridays each first Friday of the month, presented by The Etnyre Foundation. Make & Take activities from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free with paid admission and free for kids 17 and under.
Don’t miss the Kids Pics photography exhibit, showcasing photos from local middle and high school students, on view from Saturday, May 25, through Saturday, July 21, 2024, at the Crossroads Cultural Learning Center (CCLC). For viewing hours, call (928) 684-2272.
Dads get in free on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Make & Take activity just for dad.
Celebrate with us on the 20th Annual National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday July 27, 2024. The DCWM will mark National Day of the Cowboy with a family activity until 1:30 p.m. Start the day with a “Buckaroo Passport.” We will have eight centers for visitors to explore and be given a sticker for their passport.
The nationally acclaimed Cowgirl Up! exhibition and sale is also on view. Featuring over 60 women-only artists and several hundred works of art including paintings, sculptures, and miniature masterpieces. Best of all, you can take one of their works of art home if you desire! On view through September 1, 2024.
Hours
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sundays
Location
21 N Frontier St, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Visit Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s WebsiteThe Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
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Escape the ordinary this summer with a luxurious stay at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa! Indulge in the spirit of giving while treating yourself. For stays booked by August 31, 2024, enjoy nightly resort credits up to $100 on rates starting from just $264. Unwind by sparkling pools, tee off on championship golf courses, or pamper yourself at the award-winning spa. Plus, with every night booked, The Westin Kierland will donate $10 to Children’s Miracle Network, making your summer escape even more meaningful. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and support a worthy cause. Book your stay today!
Location
6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Visit The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa’s Website