What Is arboretum.org? A Guide to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

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arboretum.org is the official website of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, a botanical garden and historic site at 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 (phone 626.821.3222). Use the site to plan a visit, buy tickets, check the event calendar, and learn about the gardens and collections. Visiting hours are 9am–5pm with last entry at 4:30pm; members get early entry at 8am.

What the Site Covers

The site is organized around a few practical areas:

  • Visit planning — hours and admission, garden map, getting there and accessibility, photography rules, tours and trams, Peacock Café, gift shop, and the Arboretum Library.
  • Gardens and landscapes — plant collections, a bloom calendar, historic structures, wildlife, Crescent Farm, and the Baldwin Lake & Tule Pond Restoration Project (construction underway).
  • Learning — programs for adults, kids and families, teachers and schools, plus birthdays.
  • Events — a full calendar of seasonal and cultural programming.
  • Support and access — membership, donations, volunteering, rentals (weddings, commercial photography, film and TV, corporate events), and a member login.

Planning a Visit

Start with the Plan Your Visit section for hours, admission, and the garden map. The site lists tickets and a member login as separate entry points, so check the tickets page for current admission details rather than assuming entry terms. If you are driving, the Directions section and the Getting Here & Accessibility page cover arrival and access needs.

A few things worth knowing before you go:

  • Last entry is 30 minutes before closing (4:30pm), so arriving late in the day shortens your visit.
  • Members can enter an hour before public opening.
  • Some areas may be affected by construction; the Baldwin Lake & Tule Pond Restoration Project is noted as underway.

Events and Seasonal Programming

The calendar mixes recurring and one-off events. Examples from the site include:

Event Date and time
Trick-or-Treat in the Garden Friday, October 23; 4–8pm
Ohara L.A. Ikebana Exhibit Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25; 10am–4pm
The Book of Life (Día de los Muertos) November 5; 5–8pm
Theater in the Garden: The Importance of Being Earnest November 7, 8 & 14; 2:30–4:30pm
Kimchi Fest! Saturday, November 21; 11am–3pm
Inner Discovery through Art with Kris Keys Sunday, November 22; 2–4pm

Some events, such as Trick-or-Treat in the Garden, direct visitors to reserve in advance. The site also offers free online content, such as a "Nature Adventure" activity on using pumpkin seeds.

Who It's For

  • Families — kids' programs, seasonal events, and self-guided garden exploring.
  • Gardeners and plant enthusiasts — plant collections, bloom calendar, plant societies and garden clubs.
  • Groups and event planners — rentals for weddings, special occasions, corporate events, and photography or film shoots.
  • Members and supporters — membership with early entry, donations, volunteer programs, and legacy planning.

If you want to confirm a specific event, admission price, or rental policy, the site's calendar and Plan Your Visit pages are the authoritative sources; details can change with the season and with construction activity.