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.

  • 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
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Guided Nature Meditation

    Guided Nature Meditation

    Come experience a peaceful 15-minute guided meditation with Mariko Tu. Join one of the walks from 9–9:15am, 9:30–9:45am, or 10–10:15am and learn the value of nature and wellness. Meets at […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Nature Lab: Monarchs, Milkweed and Migration

    Nature Lab

    Join ecological educator Kristy Brauch for an immersive adventure that transforms the garden into a living laboratory. RSVP In this interactive workshop, move beyond observation to become participatory scientists as you explore monarch ecology, their remarkable life cycle, migration, habitat needs, and the fascinating relationships they share with milkweed, nectar plants, predators, parasites, and other […]

    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
  • 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