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 […]
35 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.
Events
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2 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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4 events,
This class is part of a weekly Tuesday yoga group that started on May 12, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Julie Crouch leads a relaxing and all-level-friendly class. This is a four-week series. Basic brushes, paper, and […]
$150 – $165
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3 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
2 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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5 events,
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Exclusively for Family & Friends, Nature Lover, and Perennial Circle members Not a member and want to join? Become a member here. Interested in upgrading your membership? Stop by Guest […]
No event registration required
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 […] 
Join our horticulturists for a guided walking tour to learn about the history, horticulture, and unique quality of the Rose Garden during peak bloom season. Tours may include off-path exploration. […]
Included with admission or membership
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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5 events,
Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve a gardening project. All experience levels are welcome Open to […]
Free
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Click here for the Sound Bath at 10:15am Ease into your weekend with a relaxing sound bath with Anna Christine Bowden and enjoy its meditative and restorative benefits. No prior […]
$15 – $20
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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Click here for the Sound Bath at 9am Ease into your weekend with a relaxing sound bath with Anna Christine Bowden and enjoy its meditative and restorative benefits. No prior […]
$15 – $20
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1 event,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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2 events,
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Click here for the June 22-26 session 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 each child's musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion —with themes inspired by the natural world. Active music-making […]
$125 – $150
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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4 events,
This class is part of a weekly Tuesday yoga group that started on May 12, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next series and discover more family programs at Descanso Gardens.
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […] |
3 events,
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next series and discover more family programs at Descanso Gardens.
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
3 events,
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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Summer Music and Dance is back! Don't miss the young musicians of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles fill the Amphitheater with symphonic brilliance, lifting classical tradition forward with joy, […] |
3 events,
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 […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 8. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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3 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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
|
1 event,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
|
2 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
|
4 events,
This class is part of a weekly Tuesday yoga group that started on May 12, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […] |
3 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
2 events,
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
|
3 events,
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 […]
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
|
6 events,
Join the Descanso Gardens horticulture department for a guided walking tour to learn about the vast beauty in our gardens during peak bloom season. Enjoy beautiful spring flowers and learn […]
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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
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 […]
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Join us at the Sturt Haaga Gallery for the opening reception of the exhibition Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity. Meet the artists and curator Meher McArthur, and enjoy […]
Included in admission
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2 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
3 events,
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Click here for the June 8-12 session 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 […]
$125 – $150
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
5 events,
This class is part of a weekly Tuesday yoga group that started on May 12, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 22. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
This class is part of a four-week series that started on June 5. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next series and discover more art workshops at Descanso Gardens. |
4 events,
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 22. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
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 […] |
5 events,
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 22. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
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Click here for Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking on June 27 Join Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature. You’ll design and build your own lush, living wreath using beautiful, succulents with all the materials provided. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn planting techniques, design balance, and care tips […]
$50 – $65
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Click here for Musical Interludes: Night on June 26 When the garden goes dark, the stories begin. Presented by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM), Musical Interludes is a concert experience that invites you into Descanso after hours for an immersive program of nocturnes, songs, and haunting tales—moving from moonlit calm and tender romance to […]
$10 – $50
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5 events,
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 […]
This class is part of a weeklong series that started on June 22. If you missed this series, don't worry! Check out the events calendar to register for the next […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
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Click here for Musical Interludes: Night on June 25 When the garden goes dark, the stories begin. Presented by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM), Musical Interludes is a concert experience that invites you into Descanso after hours for an immersive program of nocturnes, songs, and haunting tales—moving from moonlit calm and tender romance to […]
$10 – $50
|
7 events,
Join the Descanso Gardens horticulture department for a guided walking tour to learn about the vast beauty in our gardens during peak bloom season. Enjoy beautiful spring flowers and learn […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
-
Click here for Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking on June 25 Join Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature. You’ll design and build your own lush, living wreath using beautiful, succulents with all the materials provided. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn planting techniques, design balance, and care tips […]
$50 – $65
See the Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity exhibition through a new lens as curator Meher McArthur conducts tours on June 27 at 11am and 1pm. The curator will […]
Included with admission or membership
See the Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity exhibition through a new lens as curator Meher McArthur conducts tours on June 27 at 11am and 1pm. The curator will […]
Included with admission or membership
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3 events,
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated Descanso bird checklist. Meets in the Courtyard. No event registration […]
Included with membership
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
2 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
4 events,
This class is part of a weekly Tuesday yoga group that started on May 12, 2026. If you missed this round, don’t worry! Check out our events calendar to discover more wellness […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] 
Join us for story time in the garden! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. No event registration required, free with admission or membership. This program is generously funded, […]
Included with admission or membership
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3 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
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 […] |
3 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
3 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
2 events,
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […] |
