Extended Hours Begin
Descanso keeps its doors open until 7pm from March 18–August 31, 2024. Don't miss the best of golden hour and more during spring and summer in the garden.
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.
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Cultivate: A Living Plant Museum
Cultivate is back! Don't miss Cultivate: A Living Plant Museum on March 22 from 4:30–7pm with fascinating tours, workshops, a DJ in the gardens, and live demonstrations. Wander the grounds […]
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
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]
Celebration: A Tribute to Poet Amy Uyematsu
Emceed by California poet laureate Lee Herrick, poets from around the Los Angeles area will come together to remember Amy Uyematsu on March 23 from 2–3:30pm. Amy Uyematsu, granddaughter of […]
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
Trees Talk Exhibition
Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive […]