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.
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. […]
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 […]
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity features paintings, prints, and sculptures […]
Please note that this session is SOLD OUT. Check out our event calendar for more workshops! Join Nova Community Arts in a hand embroidery workshop. Embroider a custom floral design on a cotton handkerchief, while learning several versatile embroidery stitches to use on future projects. All supplies are included. Meets in Gathering Room A. $30 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity features paintings, prints, and sculptures […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 healthy, and they want to meet you! Pet, feed, and take photos with these charming goats and sheep while learning fun facts about their personalities, […]
