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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!

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.

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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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Rose-stravaganza Walk and Talk

Join Autumn Ayers, Garden Records & Collections Manager of Descanso, on a walk through the Rose Garden. Autumn will discuss the origins and destinations of the incredible blooms of Descanso’s […]

Cultivate: Animals of Descanso

Experience the gardens in a whole new way through Cultivate, a monthly series that features tours, workshops, live demonstrations, and music throughout the gardens. Our June programming will focus on […]

Included with admission or membership

Painting with Negative Space

Learning to paint negative shapes is the quickest way to take your art to the next level. Join artist Julie Crouch for a four-week series that focuses on negative space.  […]

Summer Music and Dance

Enjoy Brazilian dance, live music, and ancestral traditions with Viver Brasil. Uplifting and joyful, Viver Brasil is a legacy-driven institution deeply rooted in the Afro-Brazilian heritage of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. […]

Included with admission or membership

Roots of Cool Opening Reception

Don’t miss the opening reception of Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House. Meet the artists […]

Drop-in Yoga

Drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session on the Main Lawn, facilitated by Core Power Yoga. All levels are welcome; attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, […]

Included with admission or membership

Sketch a Story

Join a sketching workshop led by John Pitblado to help find and record the defining elements of the Descanso landscape. Learn to use visual tools and story-building strategies to help […]

$35 – $45
Event Series Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World invites visitors to connect to and cultivate appreciation for the life-giving role trees play in making urban […]