Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light Discount $24, avail HERE. One of the best must-see event in Los Angeles during the holidays is back. Make sure to visit and enjoy this colorful interactive experience as you stroll through a mile of Descanso Gardens’ most beloved areas while marveling at 10 distinct lighting displays. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, Descanso is a 160-acre outdoor wonderland featuring the Camellia Forest, Rose Garden, natural growth in the world-famous Japanese Garden and Oak Woodland.
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WHAT TO SEE AT DESCANSO GARDENS ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT
Enchanted is a one-mile, nighttime walk through distinct lighting displays. Some of the displays are interactive and invite participation, while some are merely there to be observed and enjoyed. Allow at least 45 minutes to walk through the experience, and longer if you want to grab a bite to eat at one of two lounge areas. There’s also the option to have dinner with Santa or at their in-house restaurant, Maple. Details below.
WHEN IS DESCANSO GARDENS ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT?
WHERE: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
WHEN: November – January 7, 2018
TIME: Enchanted Forest of Light runs daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting Sunday, Nov. 19 and ending Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The event is closed on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving), Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), and Dec. 25 (Christmas Day).
DESCANSO GARDEN ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT TICKETS:
- Each person in your party MUST have a ticket to enter Enchanted, including children under 2. Children under 2 are free, but still require tickets.
- Enchanted is a rain or shine event and will occur as scheduled in rainy conditions. Bring an umbrella and jacket! Tickets may not be rescheduled due to weather if the event is running as scheduled.
- Food is available for purchase at select locations within the Enchanted experience.
TICKETS:
- Tickets range from $28–$30 for the general public, and $23–$25 for Descanso Gardens members.
DESCANSO GARDENS ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT DISCOUNT TICKETS:
- Descanso Garden Enchanted Forest of Light Discount $24. Check HERE
ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT FOOD:
Enchanted for an hour and a half.Food and beverage options abound at Enchanted! Grab a quick bite, a hot chocolate or an adult beverage within the Enchanted experience. The Descanso Café will also offer casual café favorites. To dine at our restaurant, Maple, book an Enchanted: Forest of Light ticket with a Maple reservation. No outside food or beverages are allowed.
ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT + DINNER WITH SANTA:
These tickets include entry into Dinner with Santa and Enchanted: Forest of Light.
Know before you buy:
- Reservations will be available at descansoorders.com. You will eat dinner and visit with Santa, then enter Enchanted: Forest of Light.
- Dinner with Santa tickets are available on the following dates: Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16.
- Tickets are $100 for adults and $65 for children 3–12, plus tax.
ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT + DINNER RESERVATIONS:
These tickets include entry into Enchanted: Forest of Light and a dinner reservation at Maple restaurant.
Know before you buy:
- The entry time listed on your ticket is your dinner reservation time. You will eat dinner at Maple first, and enter the Enchanted experience.
- Ticket price does not include the cost of your meal. Food must be purchased separately from the Maple menu.
- Please note: Each person in your party must have a ticket, including children under 2.
- Tickets are not refundable. If you are unable to use your ticket, please consider your purchase a donation to Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID 95-2511202. Ticket rescheduling may be available with at least 48 hours notice, subject to a $4.95 rescheduling fee per order. (The fee is waived for Descanso members.)
- Enchanted is a rain or shine event and will occur as scheduled in rainy conditions. Bring an umbrella and jacket! Tickets may not be rescheduled due to weather if the event is running as scheduled.
- These tickets are limited to parties of 12 or fewer. Have a larger party, but still want to dine before the event? Call (818) 949-4200 for options and availability.
- Tickets range from $28–$30 for the general public, and $23–$25 for Descanso Gardens members. These tickets do not include the cost of food. Or avail of the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light Discount Tickets only $24 HERE.
DESCANSO GARDENS PARKING:
Parking is available free of charge. On some evenings, you may be directed to park on the street. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited.
Your ticket is for a specific date and time. If you arrive before your ticketed time, you will be asked to wait prior to entering the Enchanted experience.
ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT: WHAT TO WEAR
The temperature can drop dramatically in the evening at Descanso Gardens, even if it feels warmer in other parts of the Greater Los Angeles area. Check the temperature before leaving home and consider layering. Enchanted is a one-mile, nighttime walk. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
PHOTOGRAPHY AT ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT:
Descanso welcomes amateur photographers to capture the Enchanted experience; however, posed photography (such as wedding or engagement shoots, family photos, etc.) is not allowed during the event. Tripods may NOT be brought into the Gardens during Enchanted. Monopods are allowed, as are selfie-sticks, if used with care.
Tag your Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook posts with #EnchantedLA when visiting.
SHOPPING AT ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT
Any visit to Descanso isn’t complete without a stop in the gift shop, and Enchanted is no exception! Celebrate with Enchanted souvenir offerings and fun light-themed gifts, or do a little holiday shopping. The Gift Shop offers a selection of items for gardeners and nature lovers, year-round.
ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT ACCESSIBILITY
For your safety, stay on the illuminated paths. For guests needing assistance: Descanso Gardens have a limited number of wheelchairs available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Visitor Center.
May I bring a pet to Enchanted: Forest of Light?
No. Descanso Gardens does not allow animals, except for ADA-designated service animals.
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