Summer Yoga 2
Join us for an eight-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from July 12–August 30, 8:30–10am. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha […]
$136
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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.
Descanso Railroad Members’ Week
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 […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Sole Mates: Descanso Walking Club
Stroll through the garden and connect with other members of the Descanso community. Bring a friend or make a new one! This walk involves multi-surface paths throughout Descanso Gardens. Please dress in outdoor appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. The walk leaves promptly at 9am from Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission.
Included with admission or membership
HWAJODO Exhibition
Drawing from centuries-old traditions, HWAJODO: Flowers and Birds in Korean American Art explores the enduring themes of nature, particularly flowers and birds, that have been a focal point in Korean art. This exhibition uniquely combines traditional representations of flowers and birds with contemporary artists' abstract and stylized interpretations, reflecting a bridge between the past and present, […]
Included with admission or membership
Inspired by Edo Exhibition
Edo was a remarkable period in Japanese history (1603-1868) when artists broke from tradition and experimented with asymmetry, abstraction, stylization, and empty space to depict the natural world. These artists set the stage for modern art through their innovative, open-hearted depictions. Inspired by Edo 2024 is a national art competition based on the Smithsonian’s Investigating […]
Included with admission or membership
Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project
Pacific Opera Project returns to Descanso Gardens with another magical production from July 12–14 and 19–21. Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and was the original inspiration for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. With the help of an evil witch, the water nymph Rusalka goes against the […]
$20 – $55
Descanso Railroad Grand Opening
Explore the new Descanso Railroad on Saturday, July 13. Marvel at the model trains traveling through landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Enjoy a new train station where you can take your favorite ride through the garden on our electric train. Over in the Oak Grove, get your groove on as True Blue plays bluegrass […]
Included with Descanso Gardens membership or admission
HWAJODO Exhibition
Drawing from centuries-old traditions, HWAJODO: Flowers and Birds in Korean American Art explores the enduring themes of nature, particularly flowers and birds, that have been a focal point in Korean art. This exhibition uniquely combines traditional representations of flowers and birds with contemporary artists' abstract and stylized interpretations, reflecting a bridge between the past and present, […]
Included with admission or membership
Inspired by Edo Exhibition
Edo was a remarkable period in Japanese history (1603-1868) when artists broke from tradition and experimented with asymmetry, abstraction, stylization, and empty space to depict the natural world. These artists set the stage for modern art through their innovative, open-hearted depictions. Inspired by Edo 2024 is a national art competition based on the Smithsonian’s Investigating […]
Included with admission or membership
Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project
Pacific Opera Project returns to Descanso Gardens with another magical production from July 12–14 and 19–21. Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and was the original inspiration for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. With the help of an evil witch, the water nymph Rusalka goes against the […]
$20 – $55
HWAJODO Exhibition
Drawing from centuries-old traditions, HWAJODO: Flowers and Birds in Korean American Art explores the enduring themes of nature, particularly flowers and birds, that have been a focal point in Korean art. This exhibition uniquely combines traditional representations of flowers and birds with contemporary artists' abstract and stylized interpretations, reflecting a bridge between the past and present, […]
Included with admission or membership
Inspired by Edo Exhibition
Edo was a remarkable period in Japanese history (1603-1868) when artists broke from tradition and experimented with asymmetry, abstraction, stylization, and empty space to depict the natural world. These artists set the stage for modern art through their innovative, open-hearted depictions. Inspired by Edo 2024 is a national art competition based on the Smithsonian’s Investigating […]
Included with admission or membership