Descanso Events

After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.

Member Bird Walk

Member Bird Walk

Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated Descanso bird checklist. Meets in the Courtyard. No advance registration […]

Included with membership

Sound of Water

Sound of Water

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]

Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted Forest of Light

Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]

$12 – $52