Plant Giveaway
Take home a milkweed seedling to attract butterflies in your own garden on April 27 from 9–11am. While supplies last.
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Descanso Events
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.
Families & Kids
Family Bird Walk
Connect with Descanso’s feathered friends in this family-friendly birding walk! Perfect for ages 7-15, this walk will meander through the gardens at a gentle pace to visit the varied habitats […]
Included with admission or membership
Spring Blooms Activity
Enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family in celebration of our flowers in bloom on April 26 and 27 from 10am–12pm. Free with admission, no registration required.
Included with admission or membership
Earth Day Native Blooms Display
Join our week-long celebration of Earth Day and our native plants from April 22–28. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. […]
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Little Owls
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 […]
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Little Explorers
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. […]
Included with admission or membership
Little Explorers
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. […]
Included with admission or membership
Walking Club: Parent Pathways
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
Gallery Story Time
Join us in the Sturt Haaga Gallery as we explore the themes of the exhibit through books! Held every third Wednesday of the month, Gallery Story Time is great for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. No registration required, free with admission.
Included with admission or membership
Spring Blooms Activity
Enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family in celebration of our flowers in bloom on May 17 and 18 from 10am–12pm. Free with admission, no registration required.
(FULL) Student Community Service Day
Please note that this service day is full. 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 […]
Free
Spring Blooms Activity
Enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family in celebration of our flowers in bloom on May 17 and 18 from 10am–12pm. Free with admission, no registration required.