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.
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Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory. RSVP In this interactive workshop, move beyond observation to become participatory scientists as you explore monarch ecology, their remarkable life cycle, migration, habitat needs, and the fascinating relationships they share with milkweed, nectar plants, predators, parasites, and other […]
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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 activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! Meets in Magnolia Court. Included with admission or membership, no advance registration needed. This program […]
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Kick off the new school year by giving back to your community. Please RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate. Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service […]
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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 activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! Meets in Magnolia Court. Included with admission or membership, no advance registration needed. This program […]
Included with admission or membership
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Step inside the historic Boddy House for a guided walking tour presented alongside the LA's Garden exhibition. This special tour through the original 1930s residence of Manchester Boddy reveals fascinating stories about its country house charm and unique architecture by James Dolena, the renowned architect for Hollywood stars. Please note that due to ADA access […]
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Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. RSVP Join us for a special migration-themed day as we explore the incredible journeys of monarch butterflies and other migrating animals. Free for all students, plus one accompanying adult per student. RSVP required.
Free for all students and one adult per student
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Join the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) for a nature-themed storytime featuring live music, movement activities, and playful musical exploration. Register This offering is part of PCM’s Musical Storytime programming. Hosted by one of PCM's Young Musicians teacher, each session includes a children’s book read aloud with musical accompaniment, along with an introduction to musical […]
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Join us for story time in the garden! Recommended for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. Meets at Magnolia Court. Included with admission or membership, no registration required. Please note: This program was previously named “Little Owls,” and the new meeting time is 10:00 AM. This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.
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Celebrate Halloween at Descanso with a day of family-friendly fun! Trick-or-treat through the Gardens, enjoy festive activities, and take a ride on the Pumpkin Express. Come make magical autumn memories surrounded by the beauty of Descanso. Costumes are encouraged! (For everyone's safety, please leave face-obscuring masks and fake weapons at home.) Included with daytime general […]
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As night falls, Descanso transforms into Carved, an immersive world of light installations and hand-carved pumpkins. Join us for a festive Halloween evening, including trick-or-treating, crafts, a mini pumpkin patch, and dance party. Included with Carved admission. Space is limited—advance ticket purchase is recommended. Schedule 6–8pm Mushroom Forage Trick-or-Treat — Search the gardens for Descanso […]
Included with Carved admission
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