Enjoy nine cool events in the West San Gabriel Valley.
By Katlyn Ong
– Alhambra
The mint plant (Photo – Wafic Khalil)
Alhambra Library will host a Plant Swap on November 26 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 101 South First Street, Alhambra. Bring a plant, take a plant; bring your seedlings, divisions, or cuttings to swap with other gardeners. All types of plants are welcome: succulents, house plants, flowers, ground covers, or wild grasses. Bring cuttings, starts, bulbs, or full-sized plants. Label your plants prior to bringing them to the swap.
– Altadena
Sip & Shop at Mariposa Junction (Photo – Hugo Arteaga)
Enjoy Altadena’s annual Sip & Shop at Mariposa Junction as it goes “Country Western” on December 6 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Mariposa Street and Lake Avenue. Designed to promote and support local businesses while offering a festive shopping and social experience, the event will feature a variety of vendors, art, a Kids Korner, food, and live performances by the Sharron Moore Band and Josh Harp.
– La Crescenta-Montrose
Montrose Old Town at Christmas time (File Photo – shopmontrose.com)
Experience the 46th annual Montrose Christmas Parade starting at 6:10 pm on December 7. A family-focused parade, more than 150 community service and youth groups, drill teams, and bands from surrounding cities participate in the parade each year. Enjoy a fly-by with Santa Claus in one of Glendale’s finest police helicopters. The parade staging starts at La Crescenta Avenue and Honolulu Ave. The parade itself begins at Honolulu Avenue and Rosemont Avenue, and runs east to Verdugo Road. The center of the parade and the entire Montrose area is the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. Parking is available in the city parking lots that will be open (Glendale lots 1, 2, and 7 will be closed), on the open side streets, and within the surrounding neighborhoods. Arrive early to set up chairs and a blanket, and get some dinner in one of Montrose’s restaurants.
– Monterey Park
Monterey Park Holiday Snow Village (Photo – montereypark.ca.gov)
The City of Monterey Park, in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market, is bringing back their Holiday Snow Village at Barnes Park, 350 South McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park, on December 5 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Enjoy sled runs, snow play, photos with Santa and a delightful holiday train station. There will be something for everyone, with an array of entertainment, unique vendors, creative crafts, and exciting games to keep the festive spirit alive.
– Pasadena
Older adults can give thanks together Thursday, Nov. 28, at noon at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. The Scott Pavilion will be decorated with Thanksgiving and autumn décor. Diners will enjoy a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving turkey feast with all the gobbling good trimmings, in a fun and festive atmosphere with live music. Vegetarian options will be available. The cost for the luncheon is only $15 for members and $20 for non-members of all ages. To register for the meal, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.
– San Gabriel
2023 Tree lighting (Photo – ColoradoBlvd.net)
Enjoy San Gabriel’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting with a Taste of San Gabriel on December 3 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at San Gabriel’s Mission District, 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Residents and their families can enjoy photos with Santa, mini train rides, and live entertainment. Entertainment will be provided by local groups such as the San Gabriel Marching Band and Community Services Classes. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm followed by a visit from Santa. The popular “Taste of San Gabriel” will also return, with restaurants throughout San Gabriel offering free samples of their dishes. For more information, call (626) 308-2875.
– San Marino
San Marino Tree Lighting (File Photo – CityofSanMarinoCA)
Join San Marino to kick off Home for the Holidays festivities on December 6 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on the corner of Huntington Drive and San Marino Avenue. Experience the warm holiday glow and pay tribute to the 72-year legacy of the beloved Holiday House Bus Shelter: A San Marino Tradition. Get ready for an enchanting moment as Santa makes his grand entrance aboard the fire truck. Gather around while eagerly awaiting the countdown to illuminate the holiday tree, then indulge in delicious cookies and hot cocoa while getting crafty with a fun holiday activity. Registration is not required.
– Sierra Madre
Kim Eberhardt Presents Holly Dolly Christmas (Photo – Kim Eberhardt)
Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with Holly Dolly Christmas, a special holiday edition of her acclaimed show Love, Dolly, a heartfelt musical tribute to country legend Dolly Parton that drew sold-out crowds and adoring fans to the Playhouse last year. December 13–22, 2024. Tickets ($12 – $35) are on sale now. For tickets and information, call (626) 355-4318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.
– South Pasadena
Lego Day
Families are invited to participate in the South Pasadena Library’s LEGO® Free Play program, which will be held in the Community Room on Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Children will have an opportunity to use their imaginations and apply science, math, and engineering to create with LEGO® blocks at this free play event. Preschoolers, 3 years-old and younger, will build with Duplos®, larger blocks that are more easily manipulated by small hands. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
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