The Enchanted Forest of Light has returned to Descanso Gardens this year, adding new features to bring light, sound and joy to the greenery.
“Enchanted” is an interactive, nighttime experience that features a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most popular areas of the Gardens.
The moon is always on the horizon at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Children react to a giant color and pattern changing screen at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Mysterious lights emerge from installations by HYBYCOZO on the main lawn at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A chid wonders down the path through the Ancient Forest at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
There is plenty of lighted seating on the main lawn at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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There is plenty of lighted seating on the main lawn at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
One of the stained glass houses created from recycled materials by artist Tom Fruin at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Children react to a giant color and pattern changing screen at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Visitors get to create their own colors by touch at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A child finds the light in the Ancient Forest at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Visitors manipulate light and sound at the Symphony of Oaks at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Visitors manipulate light and sound at the Symphony of Oaks at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A chid plays with one of the swirling installations by HYBYCOZO on the main lawn at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The pathway to the Ancient Forest at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Ancient Forest is reflected on water at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The color-changing Dancing Tulips at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Stained glass houses created from recycled materials by artist Tom Fruin at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A bright star lights up the night at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Bright stars light the path to the Rose garden at the Enchanted Forest of Light attraction at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA Monday, November 22, 2021. The Enchanted Lights display will be open to the public through January 9th. More information can be found at descansogardens.org (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Along with visitors’ favorite displays, there are some new features to the light show this year.
“Tom Fruin, who is a New York artist, built beautiful, what looks like stained glasshouses in the Rose Garden, but they’re actually made out of recycled materials and you can walk through several of them,” said Jennifer Errico, Public Relations and Marketing Manager at Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc.
There are also new installations on the Main Lawn by Los Angeles artist HYBYCOZO. The interactive art pieces shine, twirl, and cast beautiful shadows over large areas.
Many of the attractions are interactive and are terrific for children of all ages. It is a one-mile walk over some uneven terrain so comfortable shoes are advised.
It may also be a good idea to bring a jacket since temperatures at the gardens can dip into the 40s at night during the winter months.
Descanso Gardens is following Los Angeles County COVID-19 protocols — face masks must be worn in some areas, such as the gift shop which is indoors.
The #EnchantedForest of Light runs through January 9th, 2022 at #DescansoGardens in #LaCanadaFlintridge CA. The mile-long walk through the gardens features interactive light and sound attractions. https://t.co/KVNUh9qmWp pic.twitter.com/ENir5VH8Lv
— David Crane (@vidcrane) November 23, 2021
With the attraction dark in 2020, tickets to this year’s event, which must be purchased in advance, are selling fast. The show runs nightly, except for holidays, from 5:30-10pm through January 9th. Tickets and more information on the event can be found at https://www.descansogardens.org/
Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge.
