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

Hours
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.

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

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Hours

9am–5pm daily

Location

1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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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.

Adults

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	1 event 1 1 event, 1 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 2 1 event, 2 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 2 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 3 1 event, 3 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 3 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 4 1 event, 4 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 5 1 event, 5 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 6 2 events, 6 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Intro to Nature Journaling December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Intro to Nature Journaling Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling with artist and educator Michelle Antonisse on Saturday, December 6 from 10am–12pm. Learn how scientists and artists have used illustrative and descriptive journaling […] $35 – $45, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 6 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45
1 event 7 1 event, 7 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 7 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 8 1 event, 8 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 9 1 event, 9 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 9 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 10 1 event, 10 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 10 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 11 1 event, 11 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	3 events 12 3 events, 12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will provide instruction to […] $55 – $60, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will […] $55 – $60, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	5 events 13 5 events, 13 9:00 am - 11:00 am Community Service Day December 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Community Service Day Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or older. Must be able to […] Free, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will […] $55 – $60, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will provide instruction to […] $55 – $60, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 13 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45
4 events 14 4 events, 14 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will provide instruction to […] $55 – $60, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop This workshop is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will provide instruction to […] $55 – $60, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 14 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 15 2 events, 15 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 16 2 events, 16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 16 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 17 2 events, 17 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 17 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 18 2 events, 18 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 18 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 19 2 events, 19 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 20 2 events, 20 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 20 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45
2 events 21 2 events, 21 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 21 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 22 2 events, 22 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 22 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 23 2 events, 23 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	1 event 24 1 event, 24 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.	1 event 25 1 event, 25 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.	2 events 26 2 events, 26 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 26 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 27 2 events, 27 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 27 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45
2 events 28 2 events, 28 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 28 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 29 2 events, 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 29 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 30 2 events, 30 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 30 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45	2 events 31 2 events, 31 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display December 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Boddy House Botanical Display Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership., 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted December 31 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enchanted Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […] $10 – $45

November 30

November 30 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 1

December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 2

December 2 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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December 3

December 3 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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December 4

December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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December 5

December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 6

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intro to Nature Journaling

December 6 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 7

December 7 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 8

December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 9

December 9 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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December 10

December 10 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 11

December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 12

December 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 13

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Community Service Day

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 13 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 14

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

December 14 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 15

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 16

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 16 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 17

December 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 17 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 18

December 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 18 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 19

December 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 20

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 20 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 21

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 21 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 22

December 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 22 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 23

December 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 24

December 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 25

December 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 26

December 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 26 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 27

December 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 27 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 28

December 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 28 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 29

December 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 29 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 30

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 30 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

December 31

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

December 31 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

January 1

January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

January 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

January 2

January 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

January 2, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted

January 3

January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Drop-in Yoga

January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boddy House Botanical Display

January 3, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Enchanted