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 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 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

(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

(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 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

(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 materials. This workshop meets on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10am–12pm. Advance registration required, please note that this workshop is sold out.

$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 materials. This workshop meets on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 2–4pm. Advance registration required, please note that this workshop is sold out.

$55 – $60