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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.

Writing a Sense of Place

Led by horticulturalist Andrew Fleming, this workshop on February 3 will include guided instruction on creating poetry inspired by the natural world in our gardens. No advance registration required, free […]

Free with admission or membership

(FULL) Community Service Day

Please note that this service day is full. Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. […]

Free
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 […]

Included with admission or membership

Haiku Walk and Workshop

Led by haiku poet Debbie Kolodji, this workshop on February 10 will include time to walk in the garden and be inspired by the camellias and instruction on writing the […]

Free with admission or membership

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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