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.

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga

    This class is part of a weekly Wednesday yoga group that started on July 15. If you missed this round, don't worry! Visit the events calendar to register for Fall yoga classes and discover more wellness programs at Descanso Gardens. If you are already registered, please note that this program is taking place at the […]

  • 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, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Summer Music and Dance

    Bring your friends and family, dance, sing along, and enjoy a summer evening filled with music and joy. Celebrate paths in bloom with Armenian dance and songs from Southeast Asia. Enjoy Armenian folk dance in the Amphitheater and Southeast Asian vocal traditions and Balinese Kecak in the Rose Pavilion. Wander between performances and experience an […]

    Free with admission or membership
  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga

    This class is part of a weekly Friday yoga group that started on July 17. If you missed this round, don't worry! Visit the events calendar to register for Fall yoga classes and discover more wellness programs at Descanso Gardens. If you are already registered, please note that this program is taking place at the […]

  • 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, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • 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
  • Drop-in Yoga

    Drop-in Yoga

    Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session. This all-levels practice is rooted in Hatha and Anusara yoga with a focus on […]

    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, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings […]

    Included with admission or membership