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Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley family events

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

TomorrowSaturday, October 17
11am to 5pm
Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall
Altadena artists and makers sell original work at this community art fair where kids can meet creators and browse hands-on displays.IndoorRain or shineDrop-in
11am to 1pm$10
The Unicorn Store
Families build and decorate miniature haunted houses together with all craft supplies provided in this ticketed workshop.FallHalloweenIndoor
3 to 9pmFree
Mission Street District
A free afternoon street crawl with local art, live performances, and open shops along Mission Street for families to explore together.OutdoorDrop-in
ThursdayOctober 22
5 to 7pmFree
Olberz Park
A free evening celebration with live music, an inflatable obstacle course, and a scavenger hunt for kids in Olberz Park.OutdoorLittle kidsDrop-in
SundayOctober 25
11am to 2pmFree
Playhouse Village Park
A free outdoor Halloween parade and costume contests for dogs and their people, with prizes and park activities. RSVP is encouraged.FallHalloweenOutdoor
4 to 8pm
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Families stroll art installations, hear live music, see traditional Catrinas, and visit a community altar at this twilight garden celebration.OutdoorEvening
FridayOctober 30
4 to 6:30pm
Downtown Arcadia
Kids in costume trick-or-treat at participating downtown shops and enjoy seasonal activities along First Avenue and Huntington Drive.FallHalloweenOutdoor
5 to 8pm
Villa Parke Community Center
A free community celebration where kids make Day of the Dead crafts, watch dance performances, and see traditional ofrendas.IndoorRain or shineDrop-in
SaturdayOctober 31
10am to 2pmFree
Memorial Park
A free hometown festival with a pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treating, face painting, live music, and a photo booth in Memorial Park.FallHalloweenOutdoor
3 to 6pmFree
Library Park
A free Halloween afternoon with costumes, games, arts and crafts, and trick-or-treating at Library Park and Old Town shops.FallHalloweenOutdoor
ThursdayNovember 5
10am to 5pm, one of 2 datesFree
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Free reservation-required admission to wander themed gardens, the conservatory, and art galleries with the whole family.OutdoorDrop-in
FridayNovember 6
2 to 5pm, one of 2 datesFree
Kidspace Children's Museum
Free afternoon admission to 40 plus hands-on exhibits, outdoor play areas, and seasonal programs built for young kids.OutdoorIndoorRain or shine
4 to 7pm, one of 2 datesFree
Norton Simon Museum
Free admission to explore European and Asian art galleries and the sculpture garden with the family on the first Friday.IndoorRain or shineDrop-in
SundayNovember 8
9am to 3pm, one of 2 dates
Rose Bowl Stadium
A giant monthly outdoor market with 2,500 vendors selling vintage finds and handmade goods plus food trucks, where kids hunt for treasures.OutdoorDrop-in
11am to 5pm, one of 2 datesFree
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Free admission day with family art kits, storytime, and hands-on activities exploring Asian and Pacific Island cultures.IndoorRain or shineLittle kids
SundayNovember 22
11amFree
Old Pasadena
Pasadena's famously wacky free parade with absurd costumes, art cars, and marching bands, a silly alternative to the Rose Parade.OutdoorLittle kidsDrop-in
5:30 to 10pm, through Jan 3
Descanso Gardens
A one-mile walk through glowing light installations and a laser show with a snowfall finale, with treats for sale along the path.Winter holidaysChristmasOutdoor
SaturdayNovember 28
12 to 5pmFree
Memorial Park
A free hometown holiday festival with a snow sledding hill, artisan marketplace, food vendors, and family activities in Memorial Park.Winter holidaysChristmasOutdoor
2pm, through Nov 29
A Noise Within
Dickens' holiday classic on stage with daytime matinees, including a pay-what-you-choose show for families.Winter holidaysChristmasIndoor
SundayNovember 29
11am
A Noise Within
A sensory-friendly relaxed performance of Dickens' holiday classic designed for families with autism and sensory needs.Winter holidaysChristmasIndoor

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