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        What to Do this Weekend

        • Jonathan Ong
          • December 22, 2022
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      a Christmas tree in a hallwayy

      Holiday Tree at Pasadena Senior Center (Photo – Staff)

      As the holidays approach, there are plenty of events to celebrate.

      By Jonathan Ong

      Here is a list of selected events happening this weekend.

      Strawberries in boxes at a farmers market

      Friday Night Festival in Monrovia ( Photo – cityofmonrovia.org)

      Friday, December 23

      Date/Time Event
      12/23/2022

      5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Santa Claus Travels Through San Gabriel

      San Gabriel, CA

      12/23/2022

      5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair

      Myrtle Avenue – Monrovia, Monrovia CA

      12/23/2022

      8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

      Caltech Tai Chi Club – Fridays

      Caltech – Hameetman Center, Pasadena CA

      a face prop

      A prop for the Nutcracker production (Photo – Harriet Kaplan).

      Saturday, December 24

      Date/Time Event
      12/24/2022

      8:30 am – 12:30 pm

      Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday

      Victory Park, Pasadena CA

      12/24/2022

      10:00 am

      Photos with Santa

      One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena CA

      12/24/2022

      11:00 am

      Christmas Eve Brunch Party at Pasadena Senior Center

      Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena CA

      12/24/2022

      2:00 pm

      The Nutcracker Ballet Returns to the Mission Playhouse

      San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel CA

      12/24/2022

      3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

      L.A. County Holiday Celebration at Music Center

      The Music Center Plaza, Los Angeles CA

      A still from Enchanted Forest of Light (Photo - YouTube).

      A still from Enchanted Forest of Light (Photo – YouTube).

      Sunday, December 25

      Date/Time Event
      12/25/2022

      8:30 am – 1:00 pm

      Alhambra Farmers Market

      Alhambra Farmers Market, Alhambra CA

      12/25/2022

      9:00 am – 11:00 am

      Plant Walk at Eaton Canyon (Reservation Required)

      Eaton Canyon Nature Center, Pasadena CA

      12/25/2022

      5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

      Enchanted – Descanso Gardens

      Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge CA

      Coming up:

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      The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Photo – soulchristmas).

      Tuesday, December 27

      12/27/2022

      11:00 am – 12:15 pm

      34th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

      Virtual, See Event Details

      Wednesday, December 28

      12/28/2022

      12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

      Music at Noon Concerts

      Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Pasadena CA

      Thursday, December 29

      12/29/2022

      10:00 am – 5:00 pm

      The Light The World Parade®

      Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena CA

      Have a fun weekend!

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