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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 Plant a Seed

Plant a Seed

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, get your own seeds to grow at home on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and […]

Free for children, included in the price of admission for adults
Event Series Inspired by Edo

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 […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Inspired by Edo

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 […]

Included with admission or membership

Crafty Hour: Flower Crowns

Join us at Social Nature for a fun drop-in crafting workshop on July 25! Create a beautiful nature-inspired craft during Social Nature’s happy hour from 5–6:30pm. Social Nature is located […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Inspired by Edo

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 […]

Included with admission or membership

Cultivate: Taking Flight

Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply to the world around you.  Cultivate: Taking Flight invites guests to consider animals and insects that take flight. Wander the grounds at your own pace, with new activities […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Inspired by Edo

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 […]

Included with admission or membership