Celebrate Halloween at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge
Celebrate Halloween at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge
Throughout the month of October, the Gardens at Descanso in La Canada Flintridge will celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin-filled extravaganza inviting guests to safely wind their way through socially-distanced pumpkin-themed displays in the most popular sections of the Descanso Gardens.
This is the perfect backdrop! Gather the family for a chance to enjoy the outdoors and capture that perfect holiday themed photo of your family!
Guests of all ages can explore a twisting hay maze and take photos at the Gardens’ signature Pumpkin House, made entirely of real pumpkins. From there follow the path to the Camellia Forest, where you’ll pass under a spectacular Pumpkin Arch. The path through the forest will contain special surprises including scarecrows with pumpkin heads and branched arms popping out as you pass…it’s all part of the fun.
A signature highlight of this event will be at the Oak Grove where a mandala of pumpkins, like sunbursts coming from the trunks of the trees in orange, white and green, will swirl across the landscape. Continuing along, the pathways to the Hilltop Gardens, the Japanese Garden and the main Promenade will be decorated with hand-carved wooden jack-o'-lantern boxes, providing guests with surprises and delights at every turn.
Children 14 and under are invited to wear their costumes – and masks – as they explore and enjoy autumn in the Gardens. The Kitchen at Descanso will have a variety of warm, fall-inspired drinks and soups available, along with such seasonal favorites as caramel corn and churros.
Dates and hours:
Tickets will go on sale to non-members on Monday, September 28 at 10am. Ticket prices range from $4-$15.
Descanso Gardens members do not need tickets.
October 1–25
9am to 5pm: Advance tickets needed for non-members. Descanso Gardens members can enter anytime.
October 26–30
9am to 8pm: Advance tickets needed for non-members. Descanso Gardens members can enter anytime.
October 31 (Halloween)
9am to 5pm: Advance tickets needed for non-members. Descanso Gardens members can enter anytime.
5pm to 8pm: Open exclusively for members at the Family Plus level and above
A few things to know before you go:
Maintain social distance of 6 feet or more with staff and other visitors
Wear a mask
Bring water (All drinking fountains are closed)
All food, whether from home or our cafe, must be eaten in the picnic area in our parking lot. No picnics are allowed in the Gardens.
Get a ticket in advance if you are not a member
Print your ticket in advance
Note that the gardens will be a cashless establishment
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
