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.

  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • Sound of Water Artist Conversation

    Join us at Descanso Garden's Sturt Haaga Gallery for an Artist Conversation with the curator and artists of Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity. RSVP In this conversation, curator […]

    Included with admission or membership; RSVP required
  • LA’s Garden

    LA’s Garden

    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
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Nature Lab: Monarchs, Milkweed and Migration

    Nature Lab

    Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory. RSVP In this interactive workshop, move beyond observation to become participatory scientists as […]

    Included with admission or membership