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.

Introduction to Birding

Join Omar Alui for an informative talk on Descanso bird habitats and a related search for birds in the garden on Saturday, October 5. See how bird life changes in […]

$20 – $25
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 New Volunteer Information Session

New Volunteer Information Session

Interested in volunteering at Descanso? Information sessions for new volunteers will be held over Zoom and will describe Descanso’s history, mission, volunteer program, current opportunities, and how to complete the application process. Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to receive a Zoom invitation.

Event Series Ikebana Exhibit

Ikebana Exhibit

The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3. 

Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Ikebana Exhibit

Ikebana Exhibit

The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3. 

Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Ikebana Exhibit

Ikebana Exhibit

The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3. 

Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series Ikebana Exhibit

Ikebana Exhibit

The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3. 

Event Series Carved

Carved

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun!

$18 – $45
Event Series New Volunteer Information Session

New Volunteer Information Session

Interested in volunteering at Descanso? Information sessions for new volunteers will be held over Zoom and will describe Descanso’s history, mission, volunteer program, current opportunities, and how to complete the application process. Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to receive a Zoom invitation.