Little Songbirds
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 […]
$15 – $20
12 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.
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Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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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 Oscar Salguero, the exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination. The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in […]
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Summer Yoga
This class is part of a weekly Wednesday yoga group that started on May 13, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
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Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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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 Oscar Salguero, the exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination. The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in […]
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Natura Naturata Artist Panel
Join us for a panel discussion between Natura Naturata: Nature's Action curator Claudia Pretelin and artists Luciana Abait, Jackie Castillo, and Maru Garcia. Together, they will reflect on the creative process behind producing new commissioned artworks inspired by Descanso Gardens. In this conversation, the artists will discuss photographic and sculptural installations that invite visitors to […]
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The Garden Table
Join us for a wonderful evening set within the serene Japanese Garden This special Garden Table dinner will feature a Japanese-inspired, four-course menu by Chef Kimie Ogasahara, Pastry Chef at […]
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Summer Yoga
This class is part of a weekly Friday yoga group that started on May 15, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness programs at Descanso Gardens.
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Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and […]
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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 Oscar Salguero, the exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination. The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in […]
Included with admission or membership -
Cultivate: Movement!
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 […]
$10 – $40
