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9am–5pm daily

Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.

Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.

Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.

As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!

At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket

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Location

1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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Live outdoor performances and music add extra magic to the idyllic garden ambiance. Experience a synergy of culture and nature with Shakespeare, opera, puppet performances, global music, jazz, classical, and more.

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  • Pastel Workshop Series

    Pastel Workshop Series

    This program is part of a 4-week series that started on March 4, 2026. Sign up for other art workshops and discover more ways to create at Descanso by visiting […]

  • Rooted Workshop: Spring Bloom Arrangement

    Click here for the March 20 workshop or here for the March 21 workshop Make a beautiful floral arrangement to take home using natural materials and seasonal flowers. Expert florist […]

    $50 – $65

  • Rooted Workshop: Spring Bloom Arrangement

    Make a beautiful floral arrangement to take home using natural materials and seasonal flowers. Expert florist Whit McClure will guide participants through an exploration of color and shape to create […]

    $50 – $65

  • Rooted Workshop: Spring Bloom Arrangement

    Make a beautiful floral arrangement to take home using natural materials and seasonal flowers. Expert florist Whit McClure will guide participants through an exploration of color and shape to create […]

    $50 – $65

  • Pastel Workshop Series

    Pastel Workshop Series

    This program is part of a 4-week series that started on March 4, 2026. Sign up for other art workshops and discover more ways to create at Descanso by visiting […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Natural Dye Workshop

    The Natural Dye Workshop is sold out Click here for the Natural Dye Workshop on April 4 Join Leah Thomas to learn the art of dying fabric with flowers! Dye […]

    $25 – $30

  • (SOLD OUT) Natural Dye Workshop

    The Natural Dye Workshop is sold out Join Leah Thomas to learn the art of dying fabric with flowers! Dye a provided bandana or bring your own light colored or […]

    $25 – $30

  • Easy Collage Workshop

    Join Luciana Abait, a featured artist from the Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action exhibition, for a free art collage workshop where you can create a surreal, dream-like world. Luciana will share […]

    Included with admission or membership

  • Rooted Workshop: Succulent Pots

    Click here for the workshop on April 25 Pick your own pot in this succulent planting workshop! Come soak up a beautiful spring day and get your hands dirty in […]

    $55 – $65

  • Rooted Workshop: Succulent Pots

    Pick your own pot in this succulent planting workshop! Come soak up a beautiful spring day and get your hands dirty in the best way. Join Maritza Aguirre of Soulful […]

    $55 – $65