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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.

Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

(SOLD OUT) Quick Location Sketching

This class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, June 6 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play […]

$40 – $45
Event Series Plant Expo and Sale

Plant Expo and Sale I

Join us for the inaugural weekend of the Descanso Gardens plant expo and sale, June 7-9. This event will focus on everyone’s favorite desert plants: Cactuses and succulents! The expo will feature the talents of The Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society — a community of enthusiasts who cultivate the study and enjoyment of cactus […]

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
Event Series Plant Expo and Sale

Plant Expo and Sale I

Join us for the inaugural weekend of the Descanso Gardens plant expo and sale, June 7-9. This event will focus on everyone’s favorite desert plants: Cactuses and succulents! The expo will feature the talents of The Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society — a community of enthusiasts who cultivate the study and enjoyment of cactus […]

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
Event Series Plant Expo and Sale

Plant Expo and Sale I

Join us for the inaugural weekend of the Descanso Gardens plant expo and sale, June 7-9. This event will focus on everyone’s favorite desert plants: Cactuses and succulents! The expo will feature the talents of The Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society — a community of enthusiasts who cultivate the study and enjoyment of cactus […]

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 outdoor appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. Meets at Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission. The walk leaves promptly at 9am.

Included with admission or membership

Gallery Story Time

Join us as we explore the themes of the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House exhibits through books! Gallery Story Time is great for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. No registration required, free with admission.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Descanso Walks: Sole Mates

Walking Club: Sole Mates

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. Meets at Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission. The walk leaves promptly at […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Plant Expo and Sale II

Plant Expo and Sale II

Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]

Included with admission or membership

Community Service Day

Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden 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 lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved. Bring gardening gloves and water. Remember […]

Free