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, […]
Included with admission or membership
35 events found.
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.
Included with admission or membership
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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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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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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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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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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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 Craft Contemporary have created natural paints using plants grown at Descanso Gardens, including nopal cactus. Little artists can explore and paint with these earth-based pigments. […]
Included with admission or membership
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A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to a certain destination, but rather to remind us how to slow down and enjoy the journey. This silent activity will take its time moving slowly […]
Included 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
A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to a certain destination, but rather to remind us how to slow down and enjoy the journey. This silent activity will take its time moving slowly […]
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 […]
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Join us at the Boddy House for the opening reception of the exhibition LA’s Garden. Meet the curator Rosten Woo, and enjoy music and a no-host bar. LA’s Garden traces the transformation of Descanso Gardens from a native oak woodland to a living museum. The exhibition highlights the Gardens’ iconic botanical collections and the diverse […]
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Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
Included with admission or membership
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session. This all-levels practice is rooted in Hatha and Anusara yoga with a focus on breathwork, somatics, and good tunes. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Meets on the Main Lawn. Free with admission, no registration required. About Monica […]
Included with admission or membership
See the history of Descanso Gardens through the eyes of the LA’s Garden exhibition curator Rosten Woo as he conducts tours on July 18th from 11am–12pm and 1pm–2pm. The curator will share how LA's Garden traces the transformation of Descanso Gardens from a native oak woodland to a living museum. The exhibition highlights the Gardens’ iconic […]
Included with admission or membership
See the history of Descanso Gardens through the eyes of the LA’s Garden exhibition curator Rosten Woo as he conducts tours on July 18th from 11am–12pm and 1pm–2pm. The curator will share how LA's Garden traces the transformation of Descanso Gardens from a native oak woodland to a living museum. The exhibition highlights the Gardens’ iconic […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
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
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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, […]
Included with admission or membership
|
1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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1 event,
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
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4 events,
Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. The meditation will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, […]
Included with admission or membership
Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. The meditation will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, […]
Included with admission or membership
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. The meditation will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, […]
Included with admission or membership
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