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 Music and Dance

    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 […]

    Free with admission or membership
  • Grazing Goats

    Grazing Goats

    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 […]

    Free 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 […]

  • Mindfulness Walk

    Mindfulness Walk

    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 […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Mindfulness Walk

    Mindfulness Walk

    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 […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Party Goats Pet and Learn

    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 […]

    Free 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 […]

  • Botanical Embroidery (SOLD OUT)

    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 […]

    $30 – $35
  • 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 […]

  • Young Musicians

    Young Musicians

    This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture […]

    Included with admission or membership