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!
Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.
Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.
Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.
As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!
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.
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.
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 disc during Social Nature’s happy hour from 5–6:30pm. Social Nature is located at Magnolia Lawn near Center Circle. No registration required. Free with admission or […]
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 around you. Cultivate: Water/Ways invites guests to explore the relationship between people and California’s water environments. This event is free with admission, so bring a […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 the autumn landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color. $120 members, $140 nonmembers. Advance […]
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, and let’s escape to a night under the stars in LA’s magical oasis where admission is free for one night only and Bob Baker Marionette […]
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 be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or older. Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate […]
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 autumn landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color. $120 members, $140 nonmembers. Please note […]
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. Free with admission. This program is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. About […]
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 […]
Want to learn how to identify plants? Join Autumn Ayers, our Garden Records and Collections Manager, to learn how to recognize the plants around you on September 21 from 10–11:30am. This class is geared towards new learners. It starts with an indoor presentation covering terms and then a walk to learn some basic species found […]
