Mother’s Day at the Gardens – Peaceful Morning & Evening Experiences
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a peaceful, self-guided experience at the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, offering two special ways to enjoy the beauty of the gardens—early morning serenity or a glowing evening atmosphere after sunset.
Begin your day with early access during the quietest hours of the morning, when the air is cool and the gardens are still. Wander winding paths before public hours, exploring the all-edible landscape, Pecan Lake, and the Olive Grove. Take time to pause in peaceful corners designed for rest, presence, and reflection.
Early access is available from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and once inside, guests are welcome to remain and enjoy the gardens throughout the day until closing. Entry is through the Farmers Market Tent.
As the day transitions into evening, return for a second opportunity to experience the gardens in a completely different light. After sunset, soft pathway lighting transforms the landscape into a calm and intimate setting, perfect for honoring mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures. Guests may enter during designated evening hours from sunset – closing, with entry through the Garden Market. Enjoy a slower, more reflective garden experience under the lights.
Admission
Adults: $10
Seniors: $7
Kids (3–15): $5
Under 3: Free
RULES OF THE GARDENS
To preserve the peaceful experience for all guests:
• Stay on designated paths and supervise children at all times
• Do not pick or consume plants unless part of an authorized experience
• Personal photography is welcome; professional sessions require reservations
• No outside food or drinks (water bottles permitted)
• No pets, except registered service animals
• Please keep voices low and respect the tranquil environment
• Do not drink from garden water features
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit organization that inspires and educates about elegant edible plants, showing the future of sustainable food production in landscaping. Unique among botanical gardens, all of the plants in the Gardens are edible－fruits, vegetables, herbs or edible flowers have been individually selected for their aesthetic style and elegance. Additionally,the 10-acre Gardens feature the only fully-operational industrial-age water mill in the American Southwest, shops, and themed demonstration gardens. The Gardens provide a place to escape, enjoy the beauty of nature, and learn more about food security through community resources. Future developments at the Gardens include a reception center, and state of the art conservatory with an education center and expanded exhibits.
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