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.
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 a children’s book read aloud with musical accompaniment. Also included is a playful introduction to musical concepts designed for young children and their caregivers. Great […]
Join the creative community of Descanso Gardens for Cultivate, a summer event series that brings people together through live music, performance, and interactive experiences in nature. Over the years, this signature series has continued to evolve and now debuts as a newly reimagined experience—an immersive, thoughtfully curated evening of participation, discovery, and sensory engagement. Each […]
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.
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 event registration needed. This program […]
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 event registration needed. This program […]
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 event registration needed. This program […]
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 event registration needed. This program […]
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 event registration needed. This program […]
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 event registration needed. This program […]
Click here for the June 22-26 session This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Designed for children ages 2–5 and […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
