“Carved” at Descanso Gardens Is Back with Exciting New Additions
It’s almost time for Carved, everyone’s favorite pumpkin extravaganza, at Descanso Gardens! Descanso’s unique take on Halloween, Carved, will occur October 7-31, 2022 and will feature exciting new displays and experiences. Tickets will be going on sale to the general public starting at 10:00 a.m. on September 15, 2022 at descansogardens.org.
Carved is a family-friendly event for all ages. For three weeks in October, thousands of carved pumpkins will line the Camellia Forest. This year’s event will be bigger and better than before, with all kinds of new activities and activations. Along with the pumpkins, the ever-popular pumpkin house, hay maze, and holiday-themed food and beverage, guests will enjoy:
- UV “black light” experiences
- Artists sculpting pumpkins
- Special Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) installation at the Amphitheater
New this year at Carved are special UV experiences. The highlight will be the art installation “Rhizome” by Belgian artists Tom&Lien Dekyvere. “Rhizome” has toured the world, but this is the first time it will be on the West Coast. The installation, which features tall structures connected by colored neon ropes, will be in the new “Ghost Garden.” The term Rhizome references a tree’s root structures that allow trees to communicate and share nutrition underground. The installation compares these root structures with our digital connectivity. Inspired by Rhizome, there will be pops of UV light throughout Carved. Visitors can purchase UV stickers, paint and glow-in-the-dark items on the Main Lawn or see how their white and neon clothing lights up.
Ticket prices for Carved are $20-$26 for members, $32-$38 for non-members. Kids under 2 are free.
About Descanso Gardens
Founded as a public garden in 1953, Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Descanso Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $11 for seniors and students with a school I.D.; $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.
Descanso Gardens is a member-supported garden accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the National Register of Historic Places. Join Descanso Gardens and enjoy free admission and early entry year-round. Information: (818) 949-4200 or descansogardens.org.
