“Boddy’s Big Backyard,” Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge.
Inspired by the legendary parties that Descanso owner E. Manchester Boddy hosted in the 1930s and ‘40s, the Gardens’ Labor Day shindig starts off with a walk through the California garden at 10 a.m. Gather youngsters for a reading of “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” at 12:30 p.m. Music provided by the Mobile Homeboys from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bring a picnic to the Main Lawn or purchase barbecue from 11:30 to 3 p.m.
Admission: $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and students; $3 for children 5 to 12; and free children 4 and younger.
About Descanso Gardens
Established as a public garden in 1954, Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, near the interchange of the 2 and 210 freeways. The Gardens are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday during the summer. Parking is free. Admission: $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and students; $3 for children 5 to 12; and free for members and children 4 and younger.
For information, call (818) 949-4200 or visit http://www.descansogardens.org/.
Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
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