# Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley family events

> Family events in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley: Altadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre and nearby.

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### [ALTA Art Fair](https://wknd.app/r/882fab/alta-art-fair)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 (34.18143, -118.14115)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: art, local-artists, indoor, drop-in
- About: Altadena artists and makers sell original work at this community art fair where kids can meet creators and browse hands-on displays.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [Boo Crew Workshop at The Unicorn Store](https://wknd.app/r/z7ttjd/boo-crew-workshop-at-the-unicorn-store)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Unicorn Store, 12 Douglas Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103 (34.1462, -118.15103)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: class
- Topics: halloween, crafts, indoor
- About: Families build and decorate miniature haunted houses together with all craft supplies provided in this ticketed workshop.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [South Pasadena Fall Arts Crawl: Oktober-Fiesta](https://wknd.app/r/duav2c/south-pasadena-fall-arts-crawl-oktober-fiesta)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mission Street District, Mission St & Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (34.11574, -118.15714)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: art, live-music, outdoor, drop-in
- About: A free afternoon street crawl with local art, live performances, and open shops along Mission Street for families to explore together.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [La Canada Flintridge 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/e6xp4j/la-canada-flintridge-50th-anniversary-celebration)

- When: 2026-10-22 17:00-19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Olberz Park, 1 Civic Center Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (34.20471, -118.19775)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: live-music, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: A free evening celebration with live music, an inflatable obstacle course, and a scavenger hunt for kids in Olberz Park.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [Bark in the Park: Howl-O-Ween Parade & Costume Contest](https://wknd.app/r/zubkzd/bark-in-the-park-howl-o-ween-parade-costume-contest)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Playhouse Village Park, 701 E Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (34.1474033, -118.1361092)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals, parade, outdoor
- About: A free outdoor Halloween parade and costume contests for dogs and their people, with prizes and park activities. RSVP is encouraged.
- Source: https://playhousevillage.org/event/bark-in-the-park-howl-o-ween-parade-costume-contest/

### [Día de los Muertos at the LA County Arboretum](https://wknd.app/r/bptu2q/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-la-county-arboretum)

- When: 2026-10-25 16:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 (34.14385, -118.05163)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, art, live-music, outdoor, evening
- About: Families stroll art installations, hear live music, see traditional Catrinas, and visit a community altar at this twilight garden celebration.
- Source: https://www.eventsincalifornia.com/?p=73827

### [Downtown Arcadia Halloween Haunting](https://wknd.app/r/9uzsrq/downtown-arcadia-halloween-haunting)

- When: 2026-10-30 16:00-18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Arcadia, First Ave & Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006 (34.14008, -118.02835)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Kids in costume trick-or-treat at participating downtown shops and enjoy seasonal activities along First Avenue and Huntington Drive.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [Dia de Los Muertos at Villa Parke](https://wknd.app/r/75qe3q/dia-de-los-muertos-at-villa-parke)

- When: 2026-10-30 17:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101 (34.15454, -118.14255)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, crafts, live-music, indoor, drop-in
- About: A free community celebration where kids make Day of the Dead crafts, watch dance performances, and see traditional ofrendas.
- Source: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/events/category/special-events/month/

### [Sierra Madre Hometown Halloween Festival](https://wknd.app/r/w4z24b/sierra-madre-hometown-halloween-festival)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Memorial Park, 222 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (34.1616, -118.0573)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, live-music, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: A free hometown festival with a pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treating, face painting, live music, and a photo booth in Memorial Park.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [Monrovia Halloween Spooktacular & Trick-or-Treat Bash](https://wknd.app/r/6qckcz/monrovia-halloween-spooktacular-trick-or-treat-bash)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (34.14861, -118.00223)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, crafts, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: A free Halloween afternoon with costumes, games, arts and crafts, and trick-or-treating at Library Park and Old Town shops.
- Source: https://www.homesbyjennylin.com/post/31-october-2026-events-in-pasadena-and-the-san-gabriel-valley-fall-festivals-halloween-fun-and-mor

### [Free Day at The Huntington](https://wknd.app/r/bg2z5a/free-day-at-the-huntington)

- When: 2026-11-05 10:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108 (34.12709, -118.11318)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: gardening, art, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Free reservation-required admission to wander themed gardens, the conservatory, and art galleries with the whole family.
- Source: https://www.free2funla.com/venue/huntington-gardens/

### [Free First Fridays at Kidspace Museum](https://wknd.app/r/hgyj3t/free-first-fridays-at-kidspace-museum)

- When: 2026-11-06 14:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 (34.15513, -118.16437)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: science, crafts, indoor, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Free afternoon admission to 40 plus hands-on exhibits, outdoor play areas, and seasonal programs built for young kids.
- Source: https://www.free2funla.com/events/category/pasadena/

### [Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum](https://wknd.app/r/dxj6z6/free-first-fridays-at-norton-simon-museum)

- When: 2026-11-06 16:00-19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 (34.14629, -118.1593)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, indoor, rain-ok, drop-in
- About: Free admission to explore European and Asian art galleries and the sculpture garden with the family on the first Friday.
- Source: https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/free-first-fridays-at-norton-simon-museum/

### [Rose Bowl Flea Market](https://wknd.app/r/sssywk/rose-bowl-flea-market)

- When: 2026-11-08 09:00-15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103 (34.1605, -118.1675)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: antiques, outdoor, drop-in
- About: A giant monthly outdoor market with 2,500 vendors selling vintage finds and handmade goods plus food trucks, where kids hunt for treasures.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-bowl-flea-market-sunday-august-9-2026-tickets-1977731728840

### [Free Second Sundays at USC Pacific Asia Museum](https://wknd.app/r/2krfg7/free-second-sundays-at-usc-pacific-asia-museum)

- When: 2026-11-08 11:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (34.14674, -118.14101)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, cultural-heritage, indoor, rain-ok, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Free admission day with family art kits, storytime, and hands-on activities exploring Asian and Pacific Island cultures.
- Source: https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/learn/kids-and-families/

### [Pasadena Doo Dah Parade](https://wknd.app/r/cppd5n/pasadena-doo-dah-parade)

- When: 2026-11-22 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Pasadena, Colorado Blvd & Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 (34.1455, -118.14863)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Pasadena's famously wacky free parade with absurd costumes, art cars, and marching bands, a silly alternative to the Rose Parade.
- Source: https://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/parade-info

### [Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens](https://wknd.app/r/ct966f/enchanted-forest-of-light-at-descanso-gardens)

- When: 2026-11-22 17:30-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 42 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (34.20177, -118.21203)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, lights, outdoor, evening, stroller-ok
- About: A one-mile walk through glowing light installations and a laser show with a snowfall finale, with treats for sale along the path.
- Source: https://www.eventsincalifornia.com/events/family/enchanted-forest-of-light-descanso-gardens-la-canada-flintridge-ca-nov-22-2026-jan-9-2027/

### [Sierra Madre Winter Village Festival](https://wknd.app/r/3rnh8j/sierra-madre-winter-village-festival)

- When: 2026-11-28 12:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Memorial Park, 222 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (34.1616, -118.0573)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, crafts, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: A free hometown holiday festival with a snow sledding hill, artisan marketplace, food vendors, and family activities in Memorial Park.
- Source: https://www.sierramadrechamber.com/sierra-madre-winter-village/

### [A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within](https://wknd.app/r/3jvtap/a-christmas-carol-at-a-noise-within)

- When: 2026-11-28 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (34.14945, -118.0814)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, indoor, rain-ok
- About: Dickens' holiday classic on stage with daytime matinees, including a pay-what-you-choose show for families.
- Source: https://www.anoisewithin.org/play/a-christmas-carol-5/

### [A Christmas Carol: Relaxed Performance at A Noise Within](https://wknd.app/r/9ywn3r/a-christmas-carol-relaxed-performance-at-a-noise-within)

- When: 2026-11-29 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (34.14945, -118.0814)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, indoor, rain-ok, little-kids
- About: A sensory-friendly relaxed performance of Dickens' holiday classic designed for families with autism and sensory needs.
- Source: https://www.anoisewithin.org/play/a-christmas-carol-5/

### [Holiday Market at Descanso Gardens](https://wknd.app/r/zdqxd8/holiday-market-at-descanso-gardens)

- When: 2026-12-02 13:00-20:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (34.20177, -118.21203)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, crafts, outdoor, drop-in
- About: A festive outdoor market of handmade jewelry, pottery, and botanical gifts by local makers, included with garden admission.
- Source: https://www.descansogardens.org/events/category/families-kids/page/7/?tribe-bar-date=2024-01-02

### [South Lake Avenue Holidayfest](https://wknd.app/r/rweaty/south-lake-avenue-holidayfest)

- When: 2026-12-05 12:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: South Lake Avenue, 401 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (34.13902, -118.13305)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, crafts, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: A free district-wide holiday party with Santa photos, cookie and ornament decorating, live music, and costumed characters.
- Source: https://la.kidsoutandabout.com/content/holidayfest-city-pasadena-ca

### [138th Rose Parade](https://wknd.app/r/cvu69k/138th-rose-parade)

- When: 2027-01-01 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Colorado Boulevard, Green St & Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 (34.14468, -118.16027)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, new-years, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Flower-covered floats, marching bands, and equestrian units roll down Colorado Boulevard in America's most famous New Year parade.
- Source: https://tournamentofroses.com/event/rose-parade/

### [Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase](https://wknd.app/r/tpwjp5/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase)

- When: 2027-01-01 13:30-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Pasadena High School, 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (34.16161, -118.09195)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $26.50
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, new-years, outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Walk right up to the Rose Parade's flower-covered floats and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and family activities.
- Source: https://tournamentofroses.com/event/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase/