626 Golden Streets (File Photo – activeSGV)
Below is a list of events taking place in Pasadena and neighboring communities where you’ll be able to learn something new, connect with fresh faces, and help your community move forward.
By News Desk
April 20
– Altadena
Environmental Justice for All An Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20 3:00 to 5:00 pm Location Solvang Ranch 280 Crosby Ave. Altadena, CA 91001 Free
Community organizations celebrate environmental justice for all. (Read full details).
– Pasadena
Earth Day Arroyo Seco Clean Up April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Lower Arroyo Park 415 S Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena Earth Day April 20, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location Standard Design Group Nurseries 1950 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
– Sierra Madre
Bailey Canyon Clean up 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park 451 W Carter Ave, Sierra Madre
April 21
– Pasadena
Love Your Mother: Earth Day Gathering April 21, 2024 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Location Hahamongna Watershed Park 4550 Oak Grove Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103
First United Methodist Church of Pasadena (Photo – fumcpasadena).
Earth Day at First UMC One New Habit to Help Our Planet 11:00 am Location 500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena (On Colorado Patio)
Everyone is welcome. There will be vegan samples from restaurants such as Maciel’s Plant-Based Butcher Shop and Yoga-urt (both women-owned small businesses). My Zero Waste Store, Pasadena will share ways to reduce plastic use and a representative from the Pasadena Library will share information on Seed Library and earth-friendly workshops. Blessing of the Animals! Information packets on climate change and resource guides.
Bring sneakers, eyeglasses to recycle for those in need, and plastic grocery bags to be reused by their Community Pantry.
April 22
– San Marino
San Marino Earth Day April 22, 2024 9:00 am – Tree Care Basics on Recreation's Facebook Live Channel 9:20 am – S'more Solar Oven Craft Tutorial on Facebook Live Channel| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm – Seed Giveaway Location Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Dr. San Marino, CA 91108
Metro Micro (Photo – metro.net)
– Pasadena
Free rides on Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride!
All day on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024.
– All over L.A.
Free rides on Metro
Free rides on Metro buses, trains, Bike Share and Micro. Go Metro to help fight climate change and create a better future for our earth.
April 23
– Alhambra
Plant Swap April 23, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location Alhambra Library Learning Center 101 S. First Street, Alhambra
April 27, 28
Pink moon cherry blossoms (Photo – Lori Kiefer)
– Monterey Park
Cherry Blossom Festival 24th annual Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Location Barnes Park 350 S. McPherrin Ave. Free
Their Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese American culture by showcasing a wide array of traditional and contemporary arts, influences, and issues. The festival features art and craft sales, taiko drum and Japanese dance performances, martial arts and cultural demonstrations, community exhibits and delicious food. Thousands of people from throughout Southern California and beyond attend the two days of festivities. Entry to the Festival is free.
– Sierra Madre
Earth Day Fair April 27 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location Memorial Park 222 Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024
The Sierra Madre Earth Day Fair will have groups that make a sustainable difference, including the Sierra Madre Mountain Conservancy, the Clean Power Alliance, Athens Services, the Canyon Bear Society and many more!
– Pasadena
Pasadena Backyard Composting Workshop April 27, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am Location Hill Avenue Library Branch 55 S. Hill Avenue, Pasadena
Registration is limited to the first 20 people. Limit one bin per household (to receive a bin you must be a Pasadena resident). Register here or call (626) 744-726.
– Altadena
Nature Journaling April 27, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location Altadena Community Garden 3330 N Lincoln Ave.
– San Gabriel
City of San Gabriel’s Farmers Market Grand Opening Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:30 - 1:30 pm (and every Saturday following, rain or shine) Location Park and Ride Lot 257 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel
Local farmers will sell their products, small businesses will display their brand, and visitors can indulge in a wide variety of fresh produce and goods.
– Alhambra
Eco Fair April 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location Alhambra’s Main Street (Between Garfield Avenue and Fourth Street)
Cruising Main Street, Alhambra – Mission-to-Mission, 2019 (Photo – Eric Jung)
– South Pasadena, San Gabriel, Alhambra
Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission April 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Locations 629 S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena
Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena will again be connected via five miles of car-free streets. The public is invited to safely walk, bike, skate, scoot, roll, and explore the three distinct communities. (Read full details).
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