Enchanted Forest of Light Discount Tickets at Descanso Gardens
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 4, 2026. 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.
De-light-fully delicious food and drinks
Click here to check out the menu at Enchanted. If you would like to dine at their new restaurant Farmhouse, click here to make a reservation.
Adults: $20–$38 Members/ $27–$45 Non-members
Children 2-12: Members: $10-$23/ Non-members: $17-$30
Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
Discounted Tickets are only $10–$20 for members and $17–$27 for non-members on Dec. 1-2 and 8- 9.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, learn more or get your tickets at descansogardens.org/enchanted
Dates: Open now–January 4, 2026 from 5:30–10pm, closed December 24–25
Entry times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm
Enjoy live entertainment on December 10 and 11 when Yachty by Nature takes the stage at 6pm and 7:45pm, all included with admission to Enchanted.
Info and tips for your visit:
Tickets for all nights of Enchanted must be purchased in advance
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
Descanso Gardens is cashless
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 5 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults; $14 for seniors and students with a school I.D.; $8 for children 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and under.
