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.

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 Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted

Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […]

$20 – $45

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

All Wreath Making Workshops are sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started.  […]

$55 – $60
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

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started.  $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]

$55 – $60

“Descanso: LA’s Garden” Opening Reception

Join us for an opening reception on December 9 from 2–4pm to view our newest exhibition, Descanso: LA's Garden. This ongoing exhibition at the historical Boddy House invites visitors to learn about our botanical collections and the people who shaped them. Educational and engaging, it also features hands-on activities for all ages. Drinks will be […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted

Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved […]

$20 – $45

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started.  $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]

$55 – $60
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

(SOLD OUT) Wreath Making Workshop

Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started.  $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]

$55 – $60
Event Series Enchanted Forest of Light

Enchanted

Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 19–Jan. 7, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $20–$40 for members and $25–$45 […]

$20 – $45
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