Calendar

Please note: In order to purchase or reserve tickets online, your operating system and browser need to be upgraded to the latest version. This is an Internet-wide requirement to ensure the highest level of security while processing transactions.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 Little Owls Reading Nest 10:30 am Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens Oct 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little owlets 2 and older for an enchanting nature-themed story time at Magnolia Lawn.	2	3 Mt. SAC Plant Sale 11:00 am Mt. SAC Plant Sale @ Descanso Gardens Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us in the Oak Woodland as students from the Mount San Antonio College horticulture program sell a variety of potted plants from Thursday to Saturday, October 3–5. All plants for sale are grown and … Read More	4 Mt. SAC Plant Sale 11:00 am Mt. SAC Plant Sale @ Descanso Gardens Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us in the Oak Woodland as students from the Mount San Antonio College horticulture program sell a variety of potted plants from Thursday to Saturday, October 3–5. All plants for sale are grown and … Read More Harvest Wine Dinner 6:00 pm Harvest Wine Dinner @ Descanso Gardens Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Join us for the four-course Harvest Wine Dinner on Friday, October 4 at Maple. Enjoy torta di polenta, a winter vegetable flight, stuffed quail, and crème anglaise with brandy apples. Each course will be perfectly … Read More wanderPLAY 6:00 pm wanderPLAY @ Descanso Gardens Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Come connect with nature as you wander through the Rose Garden to breathtaking views at sunset. Musicians will be improvising mystical tones a long with other hidden interactive surprises. This is an opportunity for grown-ups … Read More	5 Little Explorers 10:30 am Little Explorers @ Descanso Gardens Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Explore Descanso Gardens from the ground up with your children ages 2 to 5. On the first Saturday of the month, Little Explorers will encourage kids to use their senses to discover the natural world … Read More Mt. SAC Plant Sale 11:00 am Mt. SAC Plant Sale @ Descanso Gardens Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us in the Oak Woodland as students from the Mount San Antonio College horticulture program sell a variety of potted plants from Thursday to Saturday, October 3–5. All plants for sale are grown and … Read More Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More
6 {SOLD OUT} Urban Forager: Deconstructing Salsas 11:00 am {SOLD OUT} Urban Forager: Deconstructing Salsas @ Descanso Gardens Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Please note that this class is sold out. Join Urban Forager author Elisa Callow and featured chef Mario Rodriguez as they demonstrate the remarkable variety of salsas using the traditional comal pan and incorporating fresh and … Read More Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More Urban Forager Book Signing 2:30 pm Urban Forager Book Signing @ Descanso Gardens Oct 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join Urban Forager author Elisa Callow from 2:30–3:30pm on October 6 and November 3 in Van de Kamp Hall for a tasting and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.	7	8 Wellness Walk 8:30 am Wellness Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 8 @ 8:30 am Tickets Join us once a month for a fun and relaxed guided walk along Descanso’s many beautiful paths and trails. Whether you are looking to improve your health, make new friends, or get to know the … Read More Little Owls Reading Nest 10:30 am Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens Oct 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little owlets 2 and older for an enchanting nature-themed story time at Magnolia Lawn.	9	10	11	12 Community Service Day 8:00 am Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets For the Community Service Day on October 26, click here. . Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for our Native Garden at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided and work will be supervised … Read More Japanese Garden Celebration 9:00 am Japanese Garden Celebration @ Descanso Gardens Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate Japanese art and culture at this annual celebration set in our Japanese Garden. Activities included in the price of regular admission. Ikebana Display \| 9am – 5pm View examples of ikebana, the art of … Read More Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More
13 Japanese Garden Celebration 9:00 am Japanese Garden Celebration @ Descanso Gardens Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate Japanese art and culture at this annual celebration set in our Japanese Garden. Activities included in the price of regular admission. Ikebana Display \| 9am – 5pm View examples of ikebana, the art of … Read More Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More	14	15 Beginner Tai Chi 8:30 am Beginner Tai Chi @ Descanso Gardens Oct 15 @ 8:30 am Tickets For the Advanced Tai Chi session beginning Wednesday, October 16, click here. Ten-week Beginner Tai Chi session from Tuesday, October 15 to December 17. $125 members, $155 nonmembers. Advanced registration required. Register online here, in … Read More Free Tuesday {Tickets Required} 9:00 am Free Tuesday {Tickets Required} @ Descanso Gardens Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To join us on Free Tuesday, you will need advance tickets. Descanso Gardens opens its gates for free the third Tuesday of every month, and the response has been great. So great, that in order … Read More Little Owls Reading Nest 10:30 am Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little owlets 2 and older for an enchanting nature-themed story time at Magnolia Lawn.	16 Advanced Tai Chi 8:30 am Advanced Tai Chi @ Descanso Gardens Oct 16 @ 8:30 am Tickets Ten-week Advanced Tai Chi session from Wednesday, October 16 to December 18. $125 members, $155 nonmembers. Advanced registration required. Register online here, in person at the Descanso Gardens Visitor Center or by phone at (818) … Read More	17	18	19 Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work 10:00 am Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work @ Descanso Gardens Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get a sneak peek of master carvers working on pumpkins big and small for Carved. Join us in Van de Kamp Hall from October 19–23, 10am–4pm. Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More “Shine a Light” Closing Celebration 7:00 pm “Shine a Light” Closing Celebration @ Descanso Gardens Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the final week of Shine a Light featuring Descanso’s first artist-in-residence, Carole Kim. The closing celebration will include projections on the Oak Forest canopy and performance in the installation. Five artists will also perform … Read More
20 Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work 10:00 am Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work @ Descanso Gardens Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get a sneak peek of master carvers working on pumpkins big and small for Carved. Join us in Van de Kamp Hall from October 19–23, 10am–4pm. Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More	21 Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work 10:00 am Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work @ Descanso Gardens Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get a sneak peek of master carvers working on pumpkins big and small for Carved. Join us in Van de Kamp Hall from October 19–23, 10am–4pm.	22 Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work 10:00 am Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work @ Descanso Gardens Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get a sneak peek of master carvers working on pumpkins big and small for Carved. Join us in Van de Kamp Hall from October 19–23, 10am–4pm. Little Owls Reading Nest 10:30 am Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens Oct 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little owlets 2 and older for an enchanting nature-themed story time at Magnolia Lawn.	23 Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work 10:00 am Carved: View Pumpkin Artists at Work @ Descanso Gardens Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get a sneak peek of master carvers working on pumpkins big and small for Carved. Join us in Van de Kamp Hall from October 19–23, 10am–4pm. Carved 6:30 pm Carved @ Descanso Gardens Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets . TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW All ticket times on Oct. 26 are reserved for Descanso Gardens members . For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through … Read More	24 Carved 6:30 pm Carved @ Descanso Gardens Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets . TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW All ticket times on Oct. 26 are reserved for Descanso Gardens members . For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through … Read More	25 {FULL} Garden Sprouts 10:00 am {FULL} Garden Sprouts @ Descanso Gardens Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Please note that Garden Sprouts is full. Join us on four Fridays from October 25–November 15. Meets in the Harvest Garden. Garden Sprouts is a grownup and child (ages 2–4) class where the seeds of … Read More Carved 6:30 pm Carved @ Descanso Gardens Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets . TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW All ticket times on Oct. 26 are reserved for Descanso Gardens members . For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through … Read More	26 Community Service Day 8:00 am Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for the Rose Garden at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided and work will be supervised by Descanso horticulture staff. This is a great opportunity for individuals, … Read More Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More {SOLD OUT} Carved: A Pumpkin Carving Workshop 1:00 pm {SOLD OUT} Carved: A Pumpkin Carving Workshop @ Descanso Gardens Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Please note that Carved: A Pumpkin Carving Workshop is sold out. Take your pumpkin carving up a level using basic stencils and tools. All materials and carving tools are included with the workshop fee. $30 … Read More Carved 6:30 pm Carved @ Descanso Gardens Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets . TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW All ticket times on Oct. 26 are reserved for Descanso Gardens members . For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through … Read More
27 Member Bird Walk 8:00 am Member Bird Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 27 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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. MEMBERS ONLY Weekend Walk 11:00 am Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary. . Walks are … Read More Carved 6:30 pm Carved @ Descanso Gardens Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets . TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW All ticket times on Oct. 26 are reserved for Descanso Gardens members . For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through … Read More	28	29 Little Owls Reading Nest 10:30 am Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens Oct 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little owlets 2 and older for an enchanting nature-themed story time at Magnolia Lawn.	30	31

2018 Sep October 2019 Oct 2020