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Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
Nov 6 - Dec 31: Wander through glowing gardens and cosmic installations in this 1-mile immersive night walk, where the South Coast Botanic Garden transforms into a field of stars.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns | South Coast Botanic Garden
September 19–November 2: Stroll through glowing pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment, roast s’mores, and play in the Fun Zone at Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns.
Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden
May 11: Spend Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden with picnic options, butterfly encounters, and a bamboo bird adventure—plus extended hours and plenty of blooms.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
February 1-23: Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dancers, entertainment, festive activities and more!
Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
Nov 6 - Dec 31: Wander through glowing gardens and cosmic installations in this 1-mile immersive night walk, where the South Coast Botanic Garden transforms into a field of stars.
Disney’s Wish Experience at Astra Lumina
MARCH 8-9: Stargazers are invited to sing along to Disney's Wish, capture the moment with stellar photo ops, participate in themed activities, win spectacular prizes, and make a wish upon a star.
Thomas Dambo Trolls: Save the Humans at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verde
NOW - JANUARY 14: Journey through the gardens and encounter larger-than-life troll sculptures created by Thomas Dambo.
SOAR: Tropical Butterflies at South Coast Botanic Garden
MAY 1 - AUGUST 31: See hundreds of tropical butterflies that you wouldn't normally see in Southern California.
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at South Coast Botanic Garden
APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 30: Sixteen giant creatures made from beach debris have washed ashore and landed at the Garden through September.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
JANUARY 28-29: Enjoy Chinese zodiac scroll making, paper lantern decorating, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese game booths, calligraphy demo, live performances, and storytelling.
Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
DECEMBER 8 - JANUARY 15: Astra Lumina is an immersive night walk experience that uses light, scenography, original soundscape and projection to spark emotion and plunge visitors into an imaginative world.
Nature POP! at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 5 - JANUARY 24: This new exhibition from artist Sean Kenney features more than 40 sculptures made from LEGO® pieces. The sculptures, sprinkled throughout the garden’s 87 acres, explore the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized and colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings.
All Things Wicked & Wonderful at South Coast Botanic Garden
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30: This season, South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has something for everyone and every scare level with All Things Wicked & Wonderful.
GLOW at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 17, 2022: South Coast Botanic Garden is proud to present GLOW (Garden Lights & Ocean Waters), a visually stunning light display that will transform their lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience.
Disney’s Encanto Nights at South Coast Botanic Garden’s GLOW
NOVEMBER 21-23, 2021: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto Nights at GLOW will feature a special pop-up experience to introduce you to Casa Madrigal. Enjoy hands-on activities and a picture-perfect installation inspired by Disney’s upcoming movie, Encanto.
SOAR – Monarch Migration at South Coast Botantic Garden
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30: Come experience SOAR – Monarch Migration and discover the journey of the mighty monarch butterfly family. SOAR guides will help you become a butterfly detective, while their host and nectar garden will be planted with everything our western monarchs love.
DiscOasis at South Coast Botanic Garden
JULY 16 - SEPTEMBER 6: The DiscOasis is a theatrical walk-through journey of music, art, dancing, live performances, roller skating, and good times. The main attraction will be roller skating in the middle of the Garden's 87 acres.
‘Gnome Sweet Gnome’ Father’s Day Weekend at South Coast Botanic Gardens
JUNE 18-20: Show the dads in your life that you love them gnome-body else! Gnomes will be hidden throughout the Garden for a fun scavenger hunt—you'll need to roam to find the gnomes! Craft beer, cocktails, and charcuterie boards available for purchase.
Special Dog Walking Hours – South Coast Botanic Garden
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Grab your leash and your fur babies and head to the Garden! During special dog walking hours, you’re invited to bring your four-legged friends to the 87 acres of the Garden.
Free Admission Day – South Coast Botanic Garden
THIRD THURSDAY - MONTHLY: Visit the South Coast Botanic Garden for free every third Thursday of the month. This 87-acres garden features a small lake, Children’s Garden and Children’s Discovery Garden.
Music in the Garden at the South Coast Botanic Garden
March 1: The Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic invites you to Music in the Garden, which showcases young musicians of Peninsula and South Bay schools.
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