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.
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 […]
Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. […]
Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Feather Falls in the Camellia Forest, which is near the Main […]
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, get your own seeds to grow at home on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and […]
Exclusively for Family and Friends, Nature Lover, and Perennial Circle Membership Levels Model trains will be running from 8:30am–6:30pm Train rides are from 9:30am–4pm (limited number of tickets available for […]
Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. No registration required, free with admission.
Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members Model trains will be running from 8:30am–6:30pm Train rides are from 9:30am–4pm (limited number of tickets available for purchase) Members will have exclusive access to the new Descanso Railroad from July 6–12. Enjoy model trains traveling through landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Explore the new station where you […]
Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. No registration required, free with admission.
Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members Model trains will be running from 8:30am–6:30pm Train rides are from 9:30am–4pm (limited number of tickets available for purchase) Members will have exclusive access to the new Descanso Railroad from July 6–12. Enjoy model trains traveling through landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Explore the new station where you […]
Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members Model trains will be running from 8:30am–6:30pm Train rides are from 9:30am–4pm (limited number of tickets available for purchase) Members will have exclusive access to the new Descanso Railroad from July 6–12. Enjoy model trains traveling through landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Explore the new station where you […]
Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members Model trains will be running from 8:30am–6:30pm Train rides are from 9:30am–4pm (limited number of tickets available for purchase) Members will have exclusive access to […]
Connect with other parents in Parent Pathways! Parents, parents-to-be, and parents with their children are invited to connect and chat on a leisurely walk through Descanso Gardens. Please dress in […]
