Tickets

All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.

Hours
9am–5pm daily


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.

(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
Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45

Little Owls

Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Magnolia Lawn near Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45

Event Series Little Explorers

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. No registration required, free with admission.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Little Explorers

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. No registration required, free with admission.

Included with admission or membership

Student Community Service Day

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 space available, please RSVP. RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, […]

Free
Event Series Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted

Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]

$18 – $45
Event Series Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted

Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]

$18 – $45