Descanso Gardens will once again be filled with pumpkin-themed family fun this Halloween season as the popular Carved event returns. Descanso Gardens’ unique take on Halloween returns October 4 – 30, 2024. This year’s event features exciting new displays and experiences.

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Carved Returns With Pumpkin-Filled Family Fun to Descanso Gardens

Carved is a family-friendly event that has quickly become a Halloween season tradition for Los Angeles families. The annual event takes place in Descanso Gardens for the month of October. The gardens take on a whole new look as thousands of carved pumpkins will line the walkways after dark. In addition to creative jack o’ lanterns, the event features unique art installations, fall food offerings, and more.

New For Carved 2024

For 2024 Carved features a new route and locations in the gardens and even more pumpkin-themed fun! Besides the luminous jack-o’-lanterns and whimsical installations, including Tom and Lien Dekyvere’s glow-in-the-dark Rhizome installation there will be some new additions this year. The new Descanso Railroad will be lit up for the spooky celebration and you’ll encounter a family of wood spirits carved from five enormous logs by Chainsaw Jenna.

In addition to the new features, Carved favorites like the Pumpkin House and hay maze will return as well as the Día de los Muertos ofrenda altar. You can also enjoy delicious fall-themed food and drinks as you stroll through the garden.

Ticket and Event Info

Carved is a ticketed timed-entry event and must be reserved in advance. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at descansogardens.org.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults:

Members: $28-$38
Non-members: $35-$45

Children 2-12:

Members: $18-$23
Non-members: $25-$30

Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.

About Descanso Gardens

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 8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends during the summer. 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.

Descanso Gardens is a member-supported garden accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the National Register of Historic Places. Join Descanso Gardens and enjoy free admission and early entry year-round. Information: (818) 949-4200 or descansogardens.org.

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