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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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 […]
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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 -
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 […]
$15 – $20 -
Cultivate: Movement!
Surround yourself with other creative garden-lovers at Descanso Gardens’ Cultivate, a recurring event that brings together live music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more […]
$10 – $40 -
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.
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 -
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 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 -
Young Musicians
Click here for the June 22-26 session This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Designed for children ages 2–5 and […]
$125 – $150
