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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 Guided Nature Meditations

Guided Nature Meditations

Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 13 and 27 at 2pm, 2:30 and 3:30pm. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Guided Nature Meditations

Guided Nature Meditations

Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 13 and 27 at 2pm, 2:30 and 3:30pm. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Included with admission or membership
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 with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series “Shape+Form” Exhibition

Shape+Form Exhibition

Shape and form are two of the basic elements of art. Using creativity, an artist can transform simple shapes and forms into a profound work of art. The Sturt Haaga Gallery has invited artists to submit their masterpieces to Shape+Form, an open juried competition and exhibition. Approximately 200 artworks will be on view at the Sturt Haaga Gallery […]

Included with admission or 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 Lawn. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Included with admission or membership

Sketching on Location

Click here for the Saturday class beginning February 3 Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Friday, February 2 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. […]

$120 – $140
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

Sketching on Location

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, February 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while […]

$120 – $140
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

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. 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 […]

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 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