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 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. Please note: This program was previously named “Little Owls" This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation.
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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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
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Meet our newest furry and fluffy staff members. Watch a herd of hardworking goats help care for Descanso by naturally clearing brush and invasive plants along the hillside near the Stone Bridge. Supplied by Party Goats, these grazing goats can even munch on plants like poison oak, helping keep the gardens healthy without heavy machinery. […]
Free with admission or membership
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
Meet our newest furry and fluffy staff members. Watch a herd of hardworking goats help care for Descanso by naturally clearing brush and invasive plants along the hillside near the Stone Bridge. Supplied by Party Goats, these grazing goats can even munch on plants like poison oak, helping keep the gardens healthy without heavy machinery. […]
Free with admission or membership
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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3 events,
Meet our newest furry and fluffy staff members. Watch a herd of hardworking goats help care for Descanso by naturally clearing brush and invasive plants along the hillside near the Stone Bridge. Supplied by Party Goats, these grazing goats can even munch on plants like poison oak, helping keep the gardens healthy without heavy machinery. […]
Free with admission or membership
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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Bring your friends and family, dance, sing along, and enjoy a summer evening filled with music and joy. LAS COLIBRÍ "The Hummingbirds” brings the joy of mariachi to life with dazzling voices, lively strings, and plenty of heart. Inspired by Mexico's all-string mariachi tradition and the glamour of golden-age cinema, this all-women ensemble creates a festive […]
Free with admission or membership
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2 events,
Meet our newest furry and fluffy staff members. Watch a herd of hardworking goats help care for Descanso by naturally clearing brush and invasive plants along the hillside near the […]
Free with admission or membership
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (ages 2–5) are invited to enjoy arts, crafts, and nature exploration. In this special collaboration, artists from […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (ages 2–5) are invited to enjoy arts, crafts, and nature exploration. In this special collaboration, artists from […]
Included with admission or membership
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Spend a Saturday with our newest furry and fluffy staff members. Party Goats is providing goats and sheep to help Descanso sustainably clear brush and grass to keep our grounds […]
Free with admission or membership
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This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP, email programs@descansogardens.org. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion—with themes inspired by the natural world. […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP, email programs@descansogardens.org. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion—with themes inspired by the natural world. […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP, email programs@descansogardens.org. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion—with themes inspired by the natural world. […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP, email programs@descansogardens.org. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion—with themes inspired by the natural world. […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP, email programs@descansogardens.org. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion—with themes inspired by the natural world. […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
Included with admission or membership
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Join us for Descanso After Dark, a summer event series that brings people together through art, performance, and interactive experiences at night in the gardens. Spaces are limited—purchase tickets in advance here. Descanso After Dark: Nature’s Magic invites you into a night of wonder and whimsy inspired by the hidden magic of the natural world. […]
$10 – $40
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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 at the Main Lawn. Included with admission or membership, no event registration needed. This […]
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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. Please note: This program was […]
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En este taller, tendrás la oportunidad de aprender técnicas ancestrales de lavado, cardado y teñido de lana con productos naturales de la mano de la artesana textil Zapoteca Vero Mendoza. […]
$30 – $35
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