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Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

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At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

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1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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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.

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(SOLD OUT) Crafternoons: Japanese Kokedama Plants

Please note that this class is sold out Learn Kokedama, the centuries-old Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered soil ball, with us on Thursday, August 15. Led by […]

$30 – $35

(CANCELED) Crafty Hour: Tree Coasters

Please note that this event is canceled Join us at Social Nature for a fun drop-in crafting workshop on August 22! Create a beautiful drink coaster made from a tree […]

Included with admission or membership

Cultivate: Water/Ways

Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply to the world […]

Included with admission or membership

Shadow Puppet Workshop

Witness folktales take flight as artist Leslie K. Gray and her shadow puppets bring butterfly stories to life on August 29 from 5–6:30pm. A short shadow puppet presentation will be followed by a hands-on workshop where you will get to make your own puppets and try your hand at shadow puppet theater.  $10 for members, […]

$10 – $15

Fall Yoga

Click here for the September 6 (Friday) class Join us for a four-week yoga series with Barbara Wood in the Rose Garden Pavilion every Tuesday from September 3–24 from 8:30–10am.  […]

$68

Fall Yoga

Join us for a four–week Friday yoga series with Joyce Blum in the Rose Garden Pavilion every Friday from September 6–27 from 8:30–10am.  Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on […]

$68

Sketching with Color

Click here for the Saturday class beginning September 7 Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series every Friday from September 6–27. This series focuses on exploring color to sketch […]

$120 – $140

(At capacity) KCRW: Summer Nights

RSVPs for this event are closed. Dance party, anyone? Don’t miss KCRW: Summer Nights with DJs Travis Holcombe and Jeremy Sole on Friday, September 6. Grab your friends and fam, […]

Free

(CANCELED) Community Service Day

Please note that this community service day has been canceled Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will […]

Free

(SOLD OUT) Sketching with Color

Please note that this class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series every Saturday from September 7–28. This series focuses on exploring color to sketch the […]

$120 – $140

Korean Music and Dance Performance

Join us under the shade of the Amphitheater for ceremonial and social dances performed by the Korean Classical Music & Dance Company on September 14 from 3:30–4:30pm. No registration required. […]