Descanso Gardens

Woodland botanic garden known for its camellias and oak forest, running wreath and basket workshops, nature walks and seasonal light installations.

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Oct23Sound of WaterDAILY · 10:00 AM · next Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 AMAn exhibition at Descanso exploring how water has shaped life and landscape in Japan. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, and was still listed into December; the calendar doesn't print a separate price beyond garden admission. The LA's Garden exhibition runs on the same daily schedule.See listing
Oct23LA's GardenDAILY · 10:00 AM · next Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 AMIncluded with admission or membership
Nov1CarvedSunday, 6:00 PMDescanso's after-dark pumpkin walk, a route lined with carved and lit pumpkins that this year follows a new path through the gardens. This listing is the Sunday, Nov 1 night, from 6 to 10pm at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, with tickets from $12 to $52. The gardens switch to the Enchanted Forest of Light holiday walk from Nov 22.$12 – $52
Nov7Community Service DaySaturday, 9:00 AMA morning of hands-on garden work alongside Descanso staff, who give instruction so volunteers of any experience level can pitch in. It runs Saturday, Nov 7 from 9 to 11am at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, and is free. A California Natives Tour starts at 9am the same day.Free
Nov7California Natives Tour1ST & 3RD SATURDAY · 9:00 AM · next Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AMIncluded with admission or membership
Dec5Mindfulness WalkSaturday, 9:00 AMIncluded with admission or membership
Dec5Nature Lab: Living in a Wildlife CorridorSaturday, 10:00 AMIncluded with admission or membership
Dec5Holiday Market: Presented by LAistDec 5 – Dec 5A daytime holiday market in the gardens with handmade jewelry, artisan pottery, botanical gifts and plants, running Dec 2 through 6. This listing is the Saturday, Dec 5 session from 1 to 4pm at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, and entry is included with admission. An evening version runs 5:30 to 8:30pm for Enchanted Forest of Light ticket holders.Included with admission
Dec5Enchanted Forest of LightSaturday, 5:30 PMDescanso's nighttime holiday walk, marking its 10th year, with light installations along the garden paths; it runs from Nov 22, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027. This listing is the Saturday, Dec 5 night, from 5:30 to 10pm at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, with tickets from $12 to $52. An evening Holiday Market with handmade gifts is included with Enchanted admission the same night.$12 – $52

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