# Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 - Ages: All ages (children under 2 free; stroller-accessible botanical pathways) - Price: $39.95–$44.95 adults ($37.95–$42.95 members); $18.95 youth ages 2–17 ($16.95 members); free for children under 2. - Organizer: Desert Botanical Garden - Official page: https://dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-las-luminarias/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/las-noches-de-las-luminarias-at-desert-botanical-garden--listing-2f3c2dfc5478443666c5b0a6 ## About An iconic 47-year Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias blankets the Desert Botanical Garden in the warm golden glow of more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of twinkling fairy lights draped across monumental saguaro cacti and desert flora. Families meander through tranquil garden trails accompanied by world-class live entertainment including Spanish guitarists, mariachi ensembles, bells, and festive holiday vocalists. Children can warm up with sweet hot cider, spiced cocoa, and seasonal treats at cozy stations along the trails. 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