Week of the Young Child (Photos – Children: naeyc.org, City Hall: W.K.)
The City of Pasadena, in partnership with the community, strives to create, foster, and ensure a caring, child-centered environment where young children are healthy, safe, and find early success in school and life.
By News Desk
The celebration of the young child will be from September 20-26 with free programming offered at each of the Pasadena and Altadena Early Learning Hub Sites: Altadena Library District (Altadena Public Library, Bob Lucas Memorial Library, and Loma Alta Park), Families Forward Learning Center, Jefferson Branch Library, Kidspace Children’s Museum, La Pintoresca Branch Library, Pacific Clinics Peoria Street, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Villa Parke Branch Library.
The Fall Festival is a celebration of young children honoring their dreams, joyful learning, and community belonging.
Events
Free Fall Festival September 20, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location Brookside Park 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103
Celebrating community and honoring children’s dreams, joyful learning, and community belonging. The event will have Touch-A-Truck area, free admission to Kidspace, a resource fair, food trucks, and children’s activities. Food available for purchase. For children ages 0 -5 and their caregivers.
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Kidspace Halloween Bash September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location Kidspace Children’s Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103
Bring your little pumpkin to Kidspace for Pasadena’s favorite Halloween event for kids—the Kidspace Halloween Bash! Join the rollicking costume parades, take a thrilling trike ride through a spooky house, and adopt a monster. Kick off the spooky season with a day packed full of monstrously fun family memories. Costumes are encouraged. Costume parades at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Space is limited. For more information, visit this website. For children ages 0 -10 and their caregivers.
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Pasadena Public Health Department Resource Booth September 23, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location Villa Parke Farmer’s Market Corner of Villa St. and Garfield Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
Join the Pasadena Public Health Department at the Villa Parke Farmers Market to learn about health resources for you and your family. Pick up a free dental kit, recipe book, and other helpful materials to keep your family safe and healthy.
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Fall into Storytime September 23, 2025 10:00 am Location Villa Parke 363 E Villa St. Pasadena, CA 91101
Join a cozy outdoor storytime in the park to welcome the first week of fall. Celebrate the changing leaves, the harvest season, and the magic of autumn through stories, songs, and fun activities. The storytime will take place right next to the farmers market, so families can enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the season all around. Bring a blanket to sit on, and don’t be surprised if you spot a scarecrow—or someone straight out of a storybook—reading aloud! Presented for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Danza Azteca Xochipilli Sept. 23, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001
Introduce your child to traditional Mexica (Aztec) culture through dance, music, and storytelling. The performance will feature authentic wind and percussion instruments along with colorful, traditional indigenous costumes. For all ages.
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Book/Craft Giveaway September 24, 2025 All Day Location Loma Alta Park 3330 N. Lincoln Ave. Altadena, CA 91001
Stop by the park and pick up a book or craft to take home and enjoy. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Bob Baker Marionette Show September 24, 2025 4:00 pm Location La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
Celebrate the magic of childhood with a special puppet show featuring amazing puppets from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater collection. They’ve been “pulling the strings of family fun since 1963!” If you are interested in bringing a group of five or more, call (626) 744-7268 72 hours in advance. For ages 0-12 and their caregivers.
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Book/Craft Giveaway September 25, 2025 All Day Location Bob Lucas Memorial Library 2659 Lincoln Ave. Altadena, CA 91001
Stop in the newly opened Bob Lucas Library and pick up a book or craft to take home and enjoy. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Preschool Sensory Celebration September 25, 2025 3:00 pm Location Jefferson Branch Library 1500 E. Villa St. Pasadena CA 91106
Celebrate and explore the five senses with sensory art, craftmaking, a scavenger hunt, and a live performance featuring students from Jefferson Children’s Center, a Spanish Dual Language Immersion Preschool. Children of all abilities are invited. Light refreshments provided. Presented in partnership with Pasadena Unified School District. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Book/Craft Giveaway September 26, 2025 All Day Location Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001
Stop in the library and pick up a book or craft to take home and enjoy. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Joy of Reading Party September 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location Pacific Clinics Head Start 136 W. Peoria St. Pasadena, CA 91103
Join the fun at a Joy of Reading Party to celebrate the young child with reading, art projects, and activities. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers will enjoy the Raising a Readers Group Read Aloud, Puppet Making, Make It Take It Home Book activity, and Matching Alphabet Games. Light refreshments provided. Children will receive a free book to continue their reading journey at home. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Reading Buddies September 26, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location Families Forward Learning Center 980 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
Parents and their children will buddy together on a reading adventure as they listen to a story, make a craft, enjoy a snack, and take home the book that was read to them. For ages 0-5 and their parents.
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