Dinosaurs at Descanso Railroad: Opening Weekend

Summer kicks off with Dinosaurs Opening Weekend, featuring life-size dinosaurs and Cretaceous-era mammals crafted from natural materials by design studio Applied Imagination on display alongside the beloved miniature railroad. Visitors can also ride the Gardens’ full-size electric train through the landscape.

Friday, June 5, features Natural History Museum puppets and fossil activity and Little Explorers dinosaur-themed activities. Saturday and Sunday guests can explore the fossil table at Magnolia Court, collect a limited-edition sticker for their Summer Passport and Little Explorers dinosaur-themed activities on the Main Lawn.