Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. Families with young children (age 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month.

No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.

The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2– August 27*.

Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.

*Please note that the Camellia Lounge will be closed on August 20

See the full music lineup here:
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Friday–Sunday: August 18–19 (Closed August 20) | Fang Fang Xu- Cello

A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.

Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar

Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.

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Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars!

Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso Bird Checklist.

No reservations required.

MEMBERS ONLY

Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.

The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2– August 27*.

Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.

*Please note that the Camellia Lounge will be closed on August 20

See the full music lineup here:
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Friday–Sunday: August 18–19 (Closed August 20) | Fang Fang Xu- Cello

A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.

Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar

Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.

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Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Nature’s Table near the Promenade.

No registration required, free with admission.

RSVPs are closed for KCRW’s Summer Nights

KCRW‘s Summer Nights is coming back to Descanso! Join us on September 1 at 6pm for music and a dance party under the stars with KCRW DJs Wyldeflower and Raul Campos.

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Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members and La Cañada Flintridge residents

Enjoy the end of summer and celebrate Descanso’s 70th year of being a public garden! Stroll the garden in the early evening, enjoy live music, hands-on activities and more.

No reservations or tickets required.

Courtyard

• The Store: Meet the Makers event (4-7:30pm)
• The Market (5-7:15pm)

Magnolia Lawn

• Here’s to 70 more years! – What’s coming next for Descanso (5-6:30pm)
  • Learn about some of our upcoming garden projects.
• Meet the plants (and the people who take care of them) (5-6:30pm)
  • Get a closer look at some special botanical specimens and talk with our horticulture team.

Main Lawn

• The Flashdance DJs (5-7pm)
• Hands-on activity (5-6:45pm)
  • Sun prints: celebrate the summer sun.  Make your own sun print using natural materials and shapes/cutouts that celebrate Descanso’s 70th birthday.

• Pop-up bar (5-6:45pm) 

Promenade

• Music: Philip Graulty, acoustic guitar (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm)

Rose Garden

• Music: Tina Lenert, harp (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm) 

Hilltop Gardens

• Boddy House: Living in a Wildlife Corridor (5-6:45pm)
• SHG: 0 Horizon: Art of the Forest Floor (5-6:45pm)
• Music on the Boddy House patio: Jamie Elman, keyboard (5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm)

Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. Families with young children (age 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month.

No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Come explore, play and create with us under the oaks on the Main Lawn. Families with young children (age 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month.

No registration required, free with admission or membership.