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.
Families & Kids
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Join the Horticulture Department on November 7 and 21 for a guided walking tour exploring California native plants, the history of the California Garden, and its connection to the LA’s […]
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Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Please RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve light gardening tasks or educational projects. All experience levels are […]
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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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Join the Horticulture Department on November 7 and 21 for a guided walking tour exploring California native plants, the history of the California Garden, and its connection to the LA’s Garden exhibition. Discover what makes Southern California’s native plant life so special with insights from a horticulture expert. Tours may include off-path exploration. Meets at […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
Included with admission or membership
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
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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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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1 event,
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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1 event,
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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1 event,
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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1 event,
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 1–4pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with admission
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 5:30–8:30pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with Enchanted admission
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Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 1–4pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with admission
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
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 5:30–8:30pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with Enchanted admission
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3 events,
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 1–4pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with admission
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 5:30–8:30pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with Enchanted admission
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Join naturalist Tim Martinez of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy for an engaging exploration of Descanso Gardens as part of a thriving wildlife corridor. RSVP Discover how native habitats connect mountains, canyons, and urban landscapes, allowing wildlife to move, forage, and survive. Learn about the remarkable animals that call this region home—including black bears, bobcats, coyotes, […]
Included with admission or membership
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 1–4pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by […]
Included with admission
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 Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
Find the perfect gift at Descanso’s Holiday Market, December 2–6 from 5:30–8:30pm. Browse a curated collection of handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts, plants, and more, all thoughtfully created by local makers. Set against the glowing backdrop of Enchanted Forest of Light, this festive market brings together art, nature, and holiday magic in one unique […]
Included with Enchanted admission
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