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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.

(POSTPONED) Celebration: A Tribute to Poet Amy Uyematsu

Please note that Celebration: A Tribute to Poet Amy Uyematsu has been postponed to March 23 Emceed by California poet laureate Lee Herrick, poets from around the Los Angeles area will come together to remember Amy Uyematsu on February 10. Amy Uyematsu, granddaughter of F.M. Uyematsu, was a poet, high school math teacher, and an […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Botanic Boutique

Botanic Boutique

Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Meet some of the area's local artisans at Botanic Boutique (formerly Botanic Bling), a collective of creative artists and makers. Featuring beautifully handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, stationary and more, Botanic Boutique will take place at Descanso Gardens’ Boddy House from Feb. 10–11, 10am–4pm. Entry to Botanic […]

Included with admission or membership

Camellia Flower Arranging Demo

George Harrison, President of Pacific Camellia Society, will lead a flower arranging demonstration featuring camellias from the Descanso Gardens collection on February 17. Before or after the demonstration, you are […]

Included with admission or membership

Camellia Society Tour

Join Jim Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Southern California Camellia Society, and one of our resident horticulturalists for a tour of the Camellia Forest on February 17. Before or after the walk, you are welcome to visit the Southern California Camellia Council display from 9am–4pm in Minka, located in the Japanese Garden. Free with admission or […]

(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 […]

Free
Event Series Member Bird Walk

Member Bird Walk

Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively […]

Included in the cost of Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Little Owls

Little Owls

Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Feather Falls in the Camellia Forest, which is near the Main […]

Included with admission or membership

Event Series Little Explorers

(CANCELED) Little Explorers

Please note that Little Explorers is canceled on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 due to inclement weather Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Little Explorers

(CANCELED) Little Explorers

Please note that Little Explorers is canceled on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 due to inclement weather Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families […]

Included with admission or membership

(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 […]

Free
Event Series Member Appreciation Week

Member Appreciation Week

We love our members! To show our appreciation for their support, we’re staying open from 5–7pm for members only, March 11–17 and celebrating with these member perks: Monday, March 11: Bring a friend for free Tuesday, March 12: Enter a drawing to win 4 tickets to Carved Wednesday, March 13: Free train rides, 9:30am - […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Member Appreciation Week

Member Appreciation Week

We love our members! To show our appreciation for their support, we’re staying open from 5–7pm for members only, March 11–17 and celebrating with these member perks: Monday, March 11: Bring a friend for free Tuesday, March 12: Enter a drawing to win 4 tickets to Carved Wednesday, March 13: Free train rides, 9:30am - […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership