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.
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 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 the secrets behind her "imaginary landscapes," where she blends photography and painting to explore themes of dreams and immersion into nature. Participants will be provided […]
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Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. In celebration of the debut of our dinosaur installation at the Descanso Railroad, families with young children (aged 2–7 years old) will enjoy dinosaur-themed arts, crafts, and nature exploration inspired by prehistoric plants and animals. Come discover hands-on activities, explore special fossils from the Natural History […]
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Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. In celebration of the debut of our dinosaur installation at the Descanso Railroad, families with young children (aged 2–7 years old) will enjoy dinosaur-themed arts, crafts, and nature exploration inspired by prehistoric plants and animals. Come discover hands-on activities, explore special fossils from the Natural History […]
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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 […]
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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 levels are welcome. For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Limited space available, please RSVP. […]
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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. This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.
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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 levels are welcome. For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Limited space available, please RSVP. […]
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