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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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! Meets at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included 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! Meets at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included 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! Meets at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included 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 […]
Included with admission or membership -
Descanso After Dark: Nature’s Magic
Join us for Descanso After Dark, a summer event series that brings people together through art, performance, and interactive experiences at night in the gardens. Spaces are limited—purchase tickets in […]
$10 – $40 -
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 […]
Included with admission or membership -
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. This program is generously funded, […]
Included with admission or membership -
Taller en Español: Teñido Naturales
En este taller, tendrás la oportunidad de aprender técnicas ancestrales de lavado, cardado y teñido de lana con productos naturales de la mano de la artesana textil Zapoteca Vero Mendoza. […]
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Summer Music and Dance
Bring your friends and family, dance, sing along, and enjoy a summer evening filled with music and joy. Celebrate paths in bloom with Armenian dance and songs from Southeast Asia. […]
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 […]
Included 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 […]
Included with admission or membership -
Little Songbirds
Join the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) for a nature-themed musical storytime featuring live music, movement, and a read-aloud children’s book with musical accompaniment. Spaces are limited. Register here. Led […]
$15 – $20
