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End of Summer Celebration

September 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free for members and La Cañada Flintridge residents

Please note: The End of Summer Celebration will occur rain-or-shine, though some activities may be modified.

Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members and La Cañada Flintridge residents


Join us for an exclusive evening in the gardens as we celebrate the end of another fantastic summer.

The evening will have live music throughout the garden, a makers’ night featuring local artisans, hands-on activities, and much more.

Free with membership and to La Cañada Flintridge residents, no event registration required.

This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.


Schedule

Live Music

  • 5–6:30pm: La Cañada High School Quartet playing classical music on the Boddy House patio
  • 5–5:45pm, 6–6:45pm: Mateo Arce Trio playing keyboard, bass, and drums in the Rose Garden pavilion
  • 5:15–6pm, 6:15–7pm: Ted Falcon playing Brazilian choro music in the Amphitheater

Activities

  • Meet the Makers shopping event at Center Circle
  • Horticulture plant propagation and succulent giveaway at Mulberry Pond, while supplies last
  • Roots of Cool art exhibition at the Gallery, Boddy House, and garden

Tours

  • Tours of the Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center, every half hour, meet at Mulberry Pond

Family Fun

  • Lightning bug craft on the Main Lawn
  • The Descanso Railroad will be open

Cocktails, snacks, and other refreshments will be available for purchase in the Courtyard and gardens.

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