Enchanted (2026)
Enchanted transforms Descanso into a magical world of glowing wonder.
Enchanted transforms Descanso into a magical world of glowing wonder. Enjoy favorites like Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus a new laser light show with a “snowfall” finale. Celebrating the Japanese Gardens’ 60th anniversary, Giant Koi will also make a special appearance. What's new at Enchanted? All your favorites will return with a few exciting changes and additions. Enchanted Forest of Light will debut a laser light show on the Main Lawn ending in a “snowfall” finale, Tom Fruin’s luminous house sculptures move to the Oak Grove, and Giant Koi will appear in the Garden of Good Fortune to celebrate the Japanese Gardens’ 60th anniversary. A Holiday Market featuring local craftspeople will also take place December 2–6 on the Main Lawn.
Organizer
Descanso GardensVenue
Descanso Gardens
Category
Installation ArtTag
Family-FriendlyStart date
November 22nd, 2026
End date
January 9th, 2027
Audience Role
Walker
Ages: All ages
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3
Years on EI
About Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens is a story of plants and the people who loved them for their life-giving utility and their great natural beauty. While the tale unfolds over centuries, the connecting thread — from the indigenous people who relied on the plentiful oaks for food and their way of life to the 20th-century entrepreneur who sowed the seeds of a cultural institution — is a deep-seated love for this evocative and distinctive place. Descanso’s evolution into a botanic garden, open to the public and nationally accredited as a “museum of living collections,” is the most recent chapter in the rich history of this landscape. Descanso Gardens remains an oasis of beauty, both rugged and refined. In its eloquent landscapes, vignettes, and vistas we can experience firsthand moments in the epic story of humans’ relationships with the natural world and enjoy a refuge of stunning beauty.