Gallery Story Time
Join us as we explore the themes of the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House exhibits through books! Gallery Story Time is great for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. […]
Included with admission or membership
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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.
Walking Club: Sole Mates
Stroll through the garden and connect with other members of the Descanso community. Bring a friend or make a new one! This walk involves multi-surface paths throughout Descanso Gardens. Please […]
Included with admission or membership
Plant Expo and Sale II
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Included with admission or membership
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
Plant Expo and Sale II
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Included with admission or membership
Snake Encounter with NHMLA
Summer in SoCal is the season of snakes, but don’t be scared, be smart! Join Natural History Museum Senior Manager of Vertebrate Living Collections, Leslie Gordon, for a meet and […]
Included with admission or membership
Plant Expo and Sale II
Our Plant Expo and Sale is back June 14-16, this time with a focus on bromeliads! Bromeliads are a diverse group of plants that include air plants and pineapples. Though mostly tropical, these plants can grow in a wide variety of climates and many can be grown indoors. Come learn more and see some unusual […]
Included with admission or membership
Summer Music and Dance
Celebrate Hawaiian culture with Hālau Hula Keali`i O Nālani “Hula, once learned, is to be shared.” Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Ceballos shares his passion for Hula and the core values of Hawaiian culture, aloha (compassion) and ʻohana (family), in this special performance. Guided by his vision, the dancers of Hālau Hula Keali`i O Nālani offer a […]
Included with admission or membership
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
Cultivate: The Stories Plants Tell
Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply to the world around you. Wander the grounds at your own pace, with new activities around every corner. The event is free with admission, so come celebrate summer […]
Included with admission or membership
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
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