Kids & Families Events
The gardens are an ideal destination for kids — little or big — and family members of every generation. Explore nature through storytimes, science, and kid-friendly activities. Fun grows at Descanso.
Little Explorers
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 activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! No registration required, free with admission.
Little Explorers
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 activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! No registration required, free with admission.
Student Community Service Day
Help care for Descanso Gardens and get service hours for school at this student volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. For ages 12-15. Adult chaperones must be present. Bring gardening gloves and water. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Limited space available, please RSVP. RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, […]
Free Tuesday – Reservation required
Enjoy the garden for free! Free Tuesday occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Advance tickets are required and are released on the first day of the month at 10am. Tickets are not available at the door, and must be reserved in advance on our website. Click here for Free Tuesday ticketing information. Please […]
Spring Blooms Activity
Celebrate our blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required.
Spring Blooms Activity
Celebrate our blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required.
Earth Week Horticulture Display
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
Earth Week Horticulture Display
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
Earth Week Horticulture Display
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
Earth Week Horticulture Display
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
Earth Week Horticulture Display
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
City Nature Challenge
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an international bioblitz intended to discover and document our diverse natural environment using the iNaturalist app. The data collected on iNaturalist is used for science, […]