Discount Tickets on Select Nights to Enchanted at Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge announces the return of Enchanted Forest of Light! This event has become a family holiday tradition for many and for good reason! Ever evolving, innovative and oh so inclusive, this holiday season’s hot ticket continues to be at Descanso Gardens. PLUS This year, on select dates, you can get a discounted ticket making it all the more affordable for the entire family to experience.

Enchanted Forest of Light runs November 17, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This annual holiday tradition transforms Descanso Gardens into the breathtaking Enchanted Forest of Light, taking guests on a captivating journey through stunning light displays set amidst the serene beauty of nature.

Wonderous shimmering night garden

By day, Descanso blossoms and chitters with cheerful and welcoming, sunlit landscapes. By night, Enchanted Forest of Light transforms the gardens into an entirely different realm of magic, mystery, and incandescence.  Enchanted’s inventive installations cultivate a parallel world with light, color, and ambient music that transform familiar garden spaces into whimsical, dramatic, and sublime botanical artscapes. 

Returning favorites and fresh delights

Expect to see popular returning installations, including an entire town of magical “stained glass” houses by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin; sparkling geometric installations from HYBYCOZO; Flower Power on the Promenade; and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.

• Children 2-12: Members: $10-$23/ Non-members: $17-$30

• Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.

Get discounted $10–$22 tickets on Nov. 18–20, Dec. 2–3, and Dec. 9–10.

Tickets must be purchased in advance, learn more or get your tickets at descansogardens.org/enchanted

Dates: Nov. 17, 2024–Jan. 5, 2025 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Open 5:30–10pm

Entry times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm

Info and tips for your visit:

• Get your tickets online to reserve your time

• Enchanted is open rain or shine and there are no refunds

• Wear a jacket and shoes for walking, it does get a bit chilly

• The exhibit is accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and strollers

• If you have little ones, coming early might be the way for you to go

• Your ticket allows you to stay as long as the exhibit is open that day

• No animals allowed (except for ADA service animals)

• Parking is free

• Walk is about 1 mile in length and takes aprox. 1- 1-1/2 hours to complete

• Children under 2 free

• Beverages and snacks are available for purchase (no outside food allowed)

Founded as a public garden in 1953, Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Descanso Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $11 for seniors and students with a school I.D.; $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.