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.

  • Carved

    Carved

    Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

    $12 – $52
  • Little Explorers

    Little Explorers

    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
  • Sound of Water

    Sound of Water

    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 […]

  • 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
  • Carved

    Carved

    Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

    $12 – $52
  • Tai Chi (SOLD OUT)

    Tai chi is an art of relaxation, focus, and balance that helps increase flexibility and supports overall physical and mental well-being. This class is sold out! Check out our calendar for […]

    $15 – $25
  • Little Explorers

    Little Explorers

    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
  • Boddy House Tour

    Step inside the historic Boddy House for a guided walking tour presented alongside the LA's Garden exhibition. This special tour through the original 1930s residence of Manchester Boddy reveals fascinating […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Sound of Water

    Sound of Water

    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 […]

  • 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
  • Carved

    Carved

    Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

    $12 – $52