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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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 […]
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Little Owls with Kitty Caterpillar
Join us for story time in the garden! We will be hosting a very special Little Owls with the authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, reading their recently published children's […]
Included with admission or membership -
Japanese Screen Art Workshop (FULL)
Join artist Yumiko Glover for a free, hands-on art workshop inspired by the Sound of Water exhibition. Please note that this workshop is full. Visit our calendar to explore our […]
RSVP required -
Nature Lab: California Bumble Bee Atlas
Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory. Space is limited. RSVP required. RSVP In this hands-on workshop, move beyond simple […]
Included with admission or membership -
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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 […]
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 -
Ikebana Display
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at Descanso Gardens by exploring imaginative ikebana displays—the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging that reflects harmony, balance, and an appreciation for […]
Included with admission or membership -
Ikebana Display
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at Descanso Gardens by exploring imaginative ikebana displays—the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging that reflects harmony, balance, and an appreciation for […]
Included with admission or membership -
Ikebana Display
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at Descanso Gardens by exploring imaginative ikebana displays—the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging that reflects harmony, balance, and an appreciation for […]
Included with admission or membership
