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
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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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
Walking Club: Parent Pathways
Connect with other parents in Parent Pathways! Parents, parents-to-be, and parents with their children are invited to connect and chat on a leisurely walk through Descanso Gardens. Please dress in […]
Included with admission or 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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
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 dress in outdoor appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. Meets at Center Circle. No registration required, free with admission. The walk leaves promptly at […]
Included with admission or 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 elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]
(SOLD OUT) Tea & Chocolate Tasting
This class is sold out Just in time for Mother’s Day! Join us on Saturday, May 11 with a pairing of two of life’s greatest pleasures: tea and chocolate. Certified Tea Sommelier Elizabeth Escobedo will guide you through a tasting of four floral teas: Earl Grey, Jasmine Pearls, White Tea, and a Chamomile-Rose blend, paired […]
$30 – $35
Moms, Mimosas and Brunch
Celebrate Mom all weekend long with mimosas and brunch! On Mother's Day weekend we're offering cocktails and brunch on the Boddy House patio. Check out the drinks menu and food menu. No reservations or advance registration required. Boddy House Food and drinks available from 10am–2pm Drinks only from 2–4pm