Upcoming Garden Events in Los Angeles, CA – December 2025
Los Angeles is bustling with an array of engaging garden-related events this December, offering something for gardening enthusiasts, families, and those seeking holiday cheer amidst natural beauty. Here’s a detailed guide to the must-attend garden events happening this month:
1. Botany of the Holidays
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: La Kretz Garden Pavilion, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Details: This event explores the botanical histories behind holiday traditions worldwide. It is open to the public with no registration required and is free of charge.
2. Guided Garden Tour
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Details: Join a knowledgeable guide for a complimentary tour through various plant collections from around the globe. Suitable for all ages and interests.
3. Garden Gateway Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: CSU/Expo Mini Urban Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA
Details: Focused on quick-growing crops and winter food practices, this workshop provides participants with seeds, starter plants, soil, and mulch to support gardening during colder months and limited spaces.
4. Community Garden Work Day
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 24th Street Elementary, 2055 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Details: Volunteering efforts led by Angel City FC, this event encourages community members of all ages to help revitalize and maintain the elementary school’s garden space. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
5. Enchanted Forest of Light
Dates: November 16, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Details: Experience a mesmerizing one-mile outdoor walk featuring inventive lighting installations in various sections of Descanso Gardens. Advanced tickets are necessary for entry.
6. Astra Lumina
Dates: Selected dates in November and December
Location: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Details: Immerse yourself in a celestial-themed night walk that transforms the garden into an expansive universe of luminous projections, cosmic visuals, and immersive installations. Created by Moment Factory, the experience offers a unique nocturnal adventure.
7. LA Zoo Lights
Dates: December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Location: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Details: The zoo becomes a stunning holiday spectacle with dazzling light displays, illuminated animal sculptures, and festive entertainment suitable for all ages, making it a perfect winter outing.
8. Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Date: December 14, 2025
Location: Marina del Rey, CA
Details: Celebrate the season with a vibrant parade of elaborately decorated boats lit up along the harbor. The event features fireworks and live music, creating a lively waterfront holiday atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
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