Kids & Families Events
The gardens are an ideal destination for kids — little or big — and family members of every generation. Explore nature through storytimes, science, and kid-friendly activities. Fun grows at Descanso.
Events
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Great Backyard Bird Count Tour
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! RSVP required for the tours on Feb. 13 and 14. Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Free with admission, […]
Free with admission or membership -
Little Explorers
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation. Free with admission.
Included with admission or membership -
Great Backyard Bird Count Tour
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! RSVP required for the tours on Feb. 13 and 14. Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Free with admission, […]
Free with admission or membership -
Little Explorers
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation. Free with admission.
Included with admission or membership -
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Free with admission. No registration is required. Meets in the Courtyard.
Included with admission or membership -
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join the world in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13–16, 2026! Spend time at Descanso Gardens watching birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Free with admission. No registration is required. Meets in the Courtyard.
Included with admission or membership -
Little Songbirds
Join the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) for a nature-themed musical storytime featuring live music and movement-based activities. Each session is hosted by a PCM Young Musicians teacher and features a children’s book read aloud with musical accompaniment. Also included is a playful introduction to musical concepts designed for young children and their caregivers. Great […]
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Student Community Service Day
Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve light gardening tasks or educational projects. All experience levels are welcome. For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Limited space available, please RSVP. […]
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Little Owls
Join us for story time in the garden! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. No event registration required, free with admission or membership.
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Member Appreciation Week
We love our members! To show our appreciation, the gardens will be open to members only from 5-7pm, March 9-15. Plus, members will enjoy a special offer when they dine […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership -
Member Appreciation Week
We love our members! To show our appreciation, the gardens will be open to members only from 5-7pm, March 9-15. Plus, members will enjoy a special offer when they dine […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership -
Member Appreciation Week
We love our members! To show our appreciation, the gardens will be open to members only from 5-7pm, March 9-15. Plus, members will enjoy a special offer when they dine […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership
