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.

Plein Air Watercolor Class

Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and beginner-friendly class. Students will receive a class supply list in confirmation […]

$25 – $30

Mushroom Walk with Aaron Tupac

Join mycologist Aaron Tupac on a 90-minute guided mushroom walk in the gardens. Attendees will learn about ecology, native plants and fungi, fungi identification techniques, and best practices for mushrooming. […]

$15 – $20

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 […]

Free
Event Series Camellia Display

Camellia Display

The Southern California Camellia Society presents a display of special, locally grown camellia blossoms. This annual show gets more spectacular every year, with eye-catching blooms of all shapes, sizes, and […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Camellia Display

Camellia Display

The Southern California Camellia Society presents a display of special, locally grown camellia blossoms. This annual show gets more spectacular every year, with eye-catching blooms of all shapes, sizes, and […]

Included with admission or membership

Camellia Walking Tour

Join Jim Fitzpatrick, the Vice President of the Southern California Camellia Society, and Arian Noorzai, Descanso Gardens’ Camellia Horticulturist, for a tour of the camellia collection. Guests are also encouraged […]

Included with admission or membership

Plein Air Watercolor Class

Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and beginner-friendly class. Students will receive a class supply list in confirmation […]

$25 – $30

Community Service Day

Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or older. Must be able to […]

Free