Celebrate our iconic camellia collection during peak blooming season on Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12. Enjoy crafting, walks and more among these blooming winter beauties. Included in the price of regular Descanso Gardens admission, no reservations required.

Camellia Crafting
10am – 2pm
Make your own camellia-inspired craft to take home.

Camellia Demonstrations
1pm
Steve Medford demonstrates pruning camellia plants on Saturday, and George Harrison will lead a floral arranging demonstration on Sunday.

Camellia Walks
2pm
Join camellia experts from the Southern California Camellia Society for a tour of Descanso’s collection at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Bradford King will lead the walk on Saturday, and James Fitzpatrick will lead the walk on Sunday.

Celebrate our iconic camellia collection during peak blooming season on Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12. Enjoy crafting, walks and more among these blooming winter beauties. Included in the price of regular Descanso Gardens admission, no reservations required.

Camellia Crafting
10am – 2pm
Make your own camellia-inspired craft to take home.

Camellia Demonstrations
1pm
Steve Medford demonstrates pruning camellia plants on Saturday, and George Harrison will lead a floral arranging demonstration on Sunday.

Camellia Walks
2pm
Join camellia experts from the Southern California Camellia Society for a tour of Descanso’s collection at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Bradford King will lead the walk on Saturday, and James Fitzpatrick will lead the walk on Sunday.

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$5 members, $15 non-members. Advance tickets required. Get your tickets here.

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Rose Garden

• Star Talks
  • 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8pm
• Star Gazing
  • 5:30–8pm
• Concession Stand
  • 5:30–8pm
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Promenade

• Live Music with Hana Hibiki Duo (Koto & Shakuhachi)
  •  5:45–6:45pm & 7:15–8:15pm
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Van de Kamp Hall

• Shadow Puppet Shows with Leslie K. Gray
  • 6–6:15pm, 6:45–7pm, 7:30–7:45pm
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Magnolia Lawn

• Star Crafting
  • 5:30–8pm

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Bask in the early tulip blooms and cherry blossoms at Cultivate: Nature Sounds & Wildlife on March 7. Learn about the wildlife that surrounds us with nature talks, displays, and a special performance of “BEE SONG” during a night of discovery.

$5 members, $15 non-members. Advance registration required. Register online here.

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Main Lawn
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• “BEE SONG” | 5:45, 6:30 & 7:15pm
  The world-renowned Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir from California State University, Long Beach performs a special arrangement of “BEE SONG” by composer Robert Hoehn. Written for the Resonant Nest, part of the exhibition in the Sturt Haaga Gallery, this 15-minute score was inspired by the daily activity of a bumblebee colony.
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• Native Plant Display | 5:30–8pm
  Learn all about bee-friendly plants and chat with experts about our local native bees.
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• Pollinator Craft | 5:30–8pm
  Enjoy a hands-on activity inspired by the plants and insects around us.
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• The Kitchen at Descanso Food and Drink | 5:30–8pm
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Hilltop Gardens
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• Nature Talks by Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy  | 6, 6:30 & 7pm
  Learn all about the urban wildlife in our city, hear from experts about motion-sensor camera trapping and more.
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• Sturt Haaga Gallery, fruiting bodies exhibition open | 5:30-8:15pm
  The Gallery stays open late for you to explore.
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• PLAY evolution | 6–6:20, 6:40–7, 7:20–7:40 & 8–8:20pm
  Embark on an adventure with PLAY and tap into your most child-like self. Each participant will be given a set of silent dj headphones, and will be guided to explore, move and make noise.
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• The Kitchen at Descanso Food and Drink | 5:30–8pm

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are canceled through May 9.

Stroll through the gardens and learn about cherry blossoms, flowering trees, and other seasonal favorites on these guided walks. Meets on Fridays and Saturdays, March 6–May 9. Friday walks meet at 1pm, Saturday walks meet at 11am and 1pm.

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are subject to availability and may be canceled due to weather.

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are canceled through May 9.

Stroll through the gardens and learn about cherry blossoms, flowering trees, and other seasonal favorites on these guided walks. Friday walks meet at 1pm, Saturday walks meet at 11am and 1pm.

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are subject to availability and may be canceled due to weather.

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are canceled through May 9.

Stroll through the gardens and learn about cherry blossoms, flowering trees, and other seasonal favorites on these guided walks. Meets on Fridays and Saturdays, March 6–May 9. Friday walks meet at 1pm, Saturday walks meet at 11am and 1pm.

Please note that the Spring Bloom Walks are subject to availability and may be canceled due to weather.

The Gardens stay open for members until 7pm Monday–Thursday, March 16–19. Stop by after work and enjoy an evening stroll during our peak bloom season.