Fera Pets (Photo – The Arboretum)
October 5 is National Do Something Nice Day. Do something nice for yourself by making the time to enjoy a local event this weekend.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, October 3, 2025
Dumpling and Beer (Photo – sangabrielcity.com)
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am: Friday Coffee Meetup
Stefan will share how starting from scratch and winning the trust of early customers set the foundation for everything that followed (@ FoundrSpace, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pasadena Senior Center Insurance Claim Workshop
This workshop will focus on helping wildfire survivors navigate the often-overwhelming process of completing their contents claim inventories (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Kidspace Halloween
Families are invited to join the rollicking costume parades, create a friendly monster to take home, and craft an enchanting elixir in the Witch’s Kitchen (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Sierra Madre Senior Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Class
Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she leads you in the art of Hula (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
The Oxbow Incident – A pair of wanderers join a posse to apprehend fugitive cattle rustlers in this classic Western (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Sierra Madre Best Used Book Sale
Whether you’re a dedicated bookworm or just browsing, stop by and see what treasures you might find (@ Sierra Madre Temporary Library, Sierra Madre). - 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Best of Ottawa International Animation Festival Screening
Enjoy a special screening of the “Best of Ottawa International Animation Festival” featuring 9 award-winning and audience-favorite shorts from the festival (@ ArtCenter College of Design – Hillside Campus, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free Admission at the Norton Simon
Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Kidspace Free First Fridays
Kidspace Children’s Museum is opening up their doors for free on the first Friday of every month (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Lotería Night at Monrovia Library
Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun, laughter, and prizes as participants play the beloved traditional Mexican bingo game (@ Monrovia Public Library, Monrovia). - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: San Gabriel Dumpling and Beer Fest
This year, in celebration of its 10th anniversary, the festival will be even bigger, featuring more vendors, an expanded beer garden, live entertainment, giveaways, Dumpling and Beer-branded swag, and raffles (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Caltech Tai Chi Club – Fridays
Learn and practice Hao-style tai chi chuan (@ Caltech – Hameetman Center, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena). - 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Stargazing Lecture – Searching for Near-Earth Objects
Learn about the current search for Near-Earth Objects followed by guided stargazing (@ Caltech, Pasadena).
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Ayane Nakajima (Photo – Mission Playhouse)
- 6:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mount Wilson Trail 5K Recovery Run
Dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime event,” the 5K Recovery Run offers runners and community members a unique chance to experience the excitement and energy of the historic trail race, no mountain climbing required (@ Kersting Court, Sierra Madre). - 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Monterey Park Bulky Item and E-waste Drop-Off
This drive-in and drop-off event is for Monterey Park residents (@ Barnes Memorial Park, Monterey Park). - 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Alhambra Autumn Fest
Celebrate the season with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, games, food & drinks, plus live entertainment with character performances and photo ops (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra). - 9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Black Education Expo in Pasadena
With an exciting expo hall, hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, live demos, and holistic wellness resources, BEE is designed to bring together K–12 students, families, educators, and community members to connect, explore, and grow (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Pasadena Pan Dulce “Concha” Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of making these delicious treats and have the opportunity to take home and share their creations with family and friends (@ Villa Parke Community Center, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pasadena Senior Center Insurance Claim Workshop
This workshop will focus on helping wildfire survivors navigate the often-overwhelming process of completing their contents claim inventories (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Sierra Madre Best Used Book Sale
Whether you’re a dedicated bookworm or just browsing, stop by and see what treasures you might find (@ Sierra Madre Temporary Library, Sierra Madre). - 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Barks & Boos at the Arboretum
Join the Arboretum for a day of happy dogs and craft beers while learning about pet adoption and more (@ Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia). - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Monterey Park Fall Gardening Workshop
This session will focus on autumn plants, harvesting, and more (@ Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, Monterey Park). - 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Arcadia Moon Festival
This event under the moon will feature live entertainment, activities, vendors, food, and mooncakes (@ Arcadia City Hall, Arcadia). - 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Taste of Dena
The beloved Taste of Dena has long been a showcase of Altadena’s creative spirit, featuring local food and drink, live performances, and heartfelt community connection (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm: San Gabriel Mid-Autumn Festival Concert
Join the San Gabriel Valley Symphony for a Mid-Autumn Festival Concert featuring Ayane Nakajima, and music from Studio Ghibli and Gerswhin in a magical blend of East and West (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel).
Sunday, October 5, 2025
LA Chocolate Salon (Photo – The Los Angeles Chocolate Salon)
- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pasadena City College Flea Market
The Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items (@ Pasadena City College, Pasadena). - 8:30 am – 1:15 pm: Alhambra Certified Farmers Market
Find a wide assortment of affordably priced fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, bread, and more (@ 2nd St. between Main and Commonwealth, Alhambra). - 10:00 am – 3:30 pm: Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers, and addicts can taste and experience the finest in artisan, gourmet, and premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Moon Festival Celebration in Pasadena
Enjoy fun activities, tasty mooncakes, and lively cultural performances (@ Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy, Pasadena). - 2:30 pm: Mission Playhouse Silent Sundays Series
The season of Silent Sundays at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse concludes with two 1920 shorts starring comic genius Harold Lloyd and his wife to be, Mildred Davis: Number, Please? & High and Dizzy (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel).
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