Does Descanso Gardens have Christmas lights?

Yes — Enchanted: Forest of Light, from November 22, 2026 to January 9, 2027.

How much time do you need at Enchanted Forest of Light?

The walk is about a mile; plan on an hour to an hour and a half.

Can I get discounted tickets?

Descanso members get a discount, and weeknights early in the season are usually cheaper than weekends in mid-December.

Is Enchanted Forest of Light worth it?

It's one of the best-rated light walks in LA (Google 4.7 from 10,000+ reviews): a real forest, not a parking lot. Book early — popular nights sell out.

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Garden · Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge · Ticketed

Enchanted Forest of Light 2026 at Descanso Gardens

A mile-long light walk through the forest at Descanso Gardens, with music, laser shows and glowing sculptures under the old oaks — the 2026 edition adds a laser show that ends in snowfall and giant koi for the Japanese Garden's anniversary.

Nov 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027

Google 4.7 ★ · 10,694 reviews

At a glance

2026 dates: November 22, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Tickets: Timed entry, bought in advance; members get a discount
The walk: About a mile through the oak forest: music, laser shows, glowing sculptures
New for 2026: A laser show that ends in snowfall and giant koi for the Japanese Garden's anniversary
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Is it worth it?

The prettiest light walk in LA — perfect for a date.

What visitors say

Families make it a yearly tradition and couples come for birthdays; the lights and music feel dreamy and relaxing. One regular notes the displays don't change much from year to year.

Forest light walk with music
Laser show with snowfall
Giant glowing koi
Holiday market

Getting there and getting in

Descanso Gardens is off the 2 and 210 freeways in La Cañada Flintridge. Parking is on site but limited — carpool if you can.

Worth knowing

Runs 5:30–10 pm, Nov 22, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
No pets and no emotional-support animals.
The route works for strollers and wheelchairs.

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Questions people ask

Does Descanso Gardens have Christmas lights?: Yes — Enchanted: Forest of Light, from November 22, 2026 to January 9, 2027.
How much time do you need at Enchanted Forest of Light?: The walk is about a mile; plan on an hour to an hour and a half.
Can I get discounted tickets?: Descanso members get a discount, and weeknights early in the season are usually cheaper than weekends in mid-December.
Is Enchanted Forest of Light worth it?: It's one of the best-rated light walks in LA (Google 4.7 from 10,000+ reviews): a real forest, not a parking lot. Book early — popular nights sell out.

Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: Descanso Gardens — Enchanted. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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