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.

(SOLD OUT) Crafternoons: Papermaking Workshop

Please note that this workshop is sold out. Get crafty with us on July 18! Learn the basics of papermaking in this hands-on workshop led by artist Leslie K. Gray. […]

$35 – $45
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. […]

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
Event Series Rusalka

Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project

Pacific Opera Project returns to Descanso Gardens with another magical production from July 12–14 and 19–21. Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and […]

$20 – $55

Community Service Day

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 […]

Free
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. […]

Included with admission or membership

California Native Butterflies Talk

Join us for an informative talk on California native butterflies with Diana Nightingale on Saturday, July 20. After the talk, Diana will lead a search for butterflies within the garden. […]

$20 – $25
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 Rusalka

Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project

Pacific Opera Project returns to Descanso Gardens with another magical production from July 12–14 and 19–21. Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and […]

$20 – $55