Family-Friendly Activities in Pasadena

Our kid-tested, mom-approved guide of fun activities to do with your children in Pasadena

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Pasadena Vintage Vault

Find antique, vintage, and collectible treasures with our vintage shopping guide.

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Pasadena Photography Guide

The best must-see, must-snap Instagrammable spots in Pasadena.

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Metro Gold Line

There’s a beautiful light rail train that connects Pasadena with Downtown Los Angeles.

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Pasadena: Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Watch: The Gamble House

The filmmaker behind The Lion King and Beauty & the Beast made a documentary about the Gamble House.

Watch: California's Hidden Gem

There’s a lot to be discovered for those who venture off the beaten path.

Watch: Craftsman Weekend

Pasadena is home to the largest event honoring the American Arts & Crafts Movement, play the video to learn more.

Watch: ArtNight Pasadena

Get a sneak peak of ArtNight Pasadena, where many of our museums and galleries are open free to the public.

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Upcoming Events

Film Tour and Tea at The Langham Huntington

Sep22

Film Tour My Valley Pass is proud to present another film tour of…

Lambda LitFest: LGBT Intentional Intersectionality

Sep26

The Armory Center will be hosting its first Lambda Litfest, a literary…

Final Fridays Food Truck Festival at the Rose Bowl

Sep27

For the first time ever, Rose Bowl Stadium will be hosting its Food…

Tastes and Sounds of South Lake

Sep28

Launched in 2009 as Taste of South Lake, this free and family…

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Pasadena: Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Watch: The Gamble House

The filmmaker behind The Lion King and Beauty & the Beast made a documentary about the Gamble House.

Watch: California's Hidden Gem

There's a lot to be discovered for those who venture off the beaten path.

Watch: Craftsman Weekend

Pasadena is home to the largest event honoring the American Arts & Crafts Movement, play the video to learn more.

Watch: ArtNight Pasadena

Get a sneak peak of ArtNight Pasadena, where many of our museums and galleries are open free to the public.

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  • Final Fridays Food Truck Festival at the Rose Bowl

    Sep 27, 2019

    For the first time ever, Rose Bowl Stadium will be hosting its Food Truck Festival on the last Friday of every…

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  • Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

    Sep 29, 2019

    The event features the finest artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate. Sample and discover new and original chocolate flavors…

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  • America's Got Talent: The Champions

    Oct 3, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019

    America's Got Talent: The Champions, top former contestants will return to the stage and compete in the hopes of taking…

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  • Pop Katoons: Kids Entertainment Festival

    Oct 5, 2019 - Oct 6, 2019

    POP Katoons 2019 is the new fun-packed festival for kids and parents that celebrates the magic of entertainment under one…

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  • ArtNight Pasadena

    Oct 11, 2019

    Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts institutions open their doors to the…

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  • Craftoberfest: Oktoberfest at the Rose Bowl

    Oct 12, 2019

    Craftoberfest will feature over 30 different craft breweries and unique Los Angeles and Pasadena food vendors…

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  • Connect Week

    Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019

    Connect Week brings together Pasadena's network of innovators, institutions and companies for a festival of discovery and idea exchange…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - October

    Oct 13, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Pumpkin Festival

    Oct 19, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019

    Halloween for the Family
    Pumpkin Festival is a family-friendly event that includes activities for kids of all ages and their parents. The festivities…

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  • Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration

    Oct 21, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019

    Halloween in Old Pasadena
    The whole family will will have a frightfully good time at the Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration. Enjoy…

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  • Old Pasadena Day of the Dead

    Oct 24, 2019 - Oct 26, 2019

    Old Pasadena Celebrates Day of the Dead
    Celebrate Old Pasadena Day of the Dead with three days of family events. The…

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  • Contemporary Crafts Market

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 3, 2019

    The Contemporary Crafts Market is a 3 day event show casing the art of ceramics, glass, jewelry, furniture, and sculptures…

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  • Breeders' Cup

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 2, 2019

    2019 World Championship
    The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, it…

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  • Craftsman Weekend

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 3, 2019

    Pasadena Heritage presents the 27th Annual Craftsman Weekend, the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts & Crafts Movement in…

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  • Moonlight Forest

    Nov 9, 2019 - Jan 12, 2020

    Light Up the Night
    Coming in the fall to the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden, is the unforgettable Moonlight Forest…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - November

    Nov 10, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Toon Con 2019

    Nov 10, 2019

    Toon-Con is a brand-new single day convention that will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center on Sunday, November 10th…

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  • Stitches SoCal

    Nov 14, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019

    Stitches SoCal, a new kind of crafting expo, is bringing together knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and more, all under one…

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  • Enchanted: Forest of Light

    Nov 17, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020

    Illuminated Forest
    Each year during the holidays, Descanso Gardens transforms its grounds into an enchanted forest with whimsical lighting displays and interactive exhibitions…

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  • LA County Women's Leadership Conference

    Nov 21, 2019

    One Day Annual Event
    The LA County Women’s Leadership Conference, hosted by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works…

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  • Doo Dah Parade

    Nov 24, 2019

    The Rose Parade’s Twisted Sister
    The Original Doo Dah Parade celebrates it’s 42 years of madcap revelers parading along the streets…

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  • Winter Festival

    Dec 1, 2019

    Winter Festival at The Langham Huntington Pasadena is a family-friendly experience that welcomes the local community to join in on holiday…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - December

    Dec 8, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Lythgoe Family Panto's A Snow White Christmas 2.0

    Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019

    An updated version of the classic fairytale, Princess Snow White joins forces with the Seven Dwarves to defeat her wicked…

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  • Float Decorating & Float Viewing

    Dec 28, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

    Watch the majestic floats come together, volunteers and float builders apply a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses, and of…

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  • Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor

    Dec 28, 2019 - Dec 30, 2019

    Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor is new end of the year celebration to help you get in the Rose…

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  • Rose Parade Annual Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2020

    Everything you need to know about Pasadena's famous New Year's Day parade, the Tournament of Rorses…

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  • Post Parade

    Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 2, 2020

    Post Parade is a great way to view the floats up close following the Rose Parade and see the workmanship…

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  • Rose Bowl Game—Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2020

    The Rose Bowl Game is the oldest of bowls, it began in 1902. In its 105th year, the Rose Bowl Game…

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  • The Yoga Expo LA

    Jan 4, 2020

    The Yoga Expo LA is a one day event for the yoga community offering numerous classes with various styles…

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  • Golden State Tattoo Expo

    Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020

    Inked Presents
    The Golden State Tattoo Expo 2020 brings together some of the world’s top tattoo artists, whose exceptional work clouds…

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  • Pasadena International Film Festival

    Mar 11, 2020 - Mar 19, 2020

    Pasadena's International National Film Festival returns March 7 through March 15th…

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