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.

  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Pastel Workshop Series

    Pastel Workshop Series

    This program is part of a 4-week series that started on March 4, 2026. Sign up for other art workshops and discover more ways to create at Descanso by visiting […]

  • Journal of Therolinguistics

    Journal of Therolinguistics

    This spring, the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists. Curated by […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Spring Yoga

    Spring Yoga

    This class is part of a weekly Wednesday yoga group that started on March 11, 2026.Ā  If you missed this round, don't worry! Check out our events calendar to discover […]

  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Journal of Therolinguistics

    Journal of Therolinguistics

    This spring, the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists. Curated by […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Perennial Circle Exclusive: Spring Bloom Tour

    Exclusively for Perennial Circle members Perennial Circle Members are invited to an exclusive Spring Bloom Tour at Descanso Gardens on Thursday, March 26 at 4pm. Enjoy a guided walk led […]

  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Spring Yoga

    Spring Yoga

    This class is part of a weekly Friday yoga group that started on March 13, 2026.Ā  If you missed this round, don't worry! Check out our events calendar to discover […]