Walking tour (Photos – Michael Siegel)
Looking for more to do this holiday season? We’ve got you covered.
By Katlyn Ong
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– Friday, December 27, 2024
Kwanzaa Celebration (Photo – Black Hour)
- 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). - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm:
Rose Bowl Stadium Tours
Your tour guide will lead you through behind the scenes locations at the stadium, including the classic stadium seating, original 1922 locker room, the new Terry Donahue Pavilion, the Loge Lounge, the Working Press Box, and more (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena). - 11:00 am:
Pasadena Public Library 36th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Join a joyous Kwanzaa celebration full of music, storytelling, and youth presentations, in partnership with the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (@ Jefferson Branch Library, Pasadena). - 1:00 pm:
Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Rumble Fish – When Rusty James’ brother returns to town, Rusty hopes to gain guidance and wisdom from someone most people think is crazy (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm:
Altadena Neighborhood Farmers Market
Find freshly prepared foods and hand crafted goods from over 30 vendors while delighting in live music and a community garden open house (@ Altadena Farmers Market in Loma Alta Park, Altadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm:
Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm:
Monthly Queer Social at SGVLGBTQ Center
Monthly Queer Social is an opportunity for folks across the San Gabriel Valley to gather and enjoy a night of music, community, and good vibes (@ SGV-LGBTQ Center, El Monte).
– Saturday, December 28, 2024
First United Methodist Church of Pasadena (Photo – fumcpasadena).
- 8:30 am – 12:30 pm:
Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday
Shop for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables (@ Victory Park, Pasadena). - 10:00 am:
Architectural Legacy Tours
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in two different walking tours: Hillcrest Neighborhood Walking Tour and Historic Churches of Pasadena Walking Tour (See event’s description for location). - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm:
Kidspace Winter Frolic
Enjoy all the fantasy fun of “snow play” in warm and sunny Southern California (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena). - 11:00 am – 5:00 pm:
Rose Parade Decorating Places
This special event offers a unique opportunity to preview the upcoming parade entries and take a behind-the-scenes look at how floats are made (@ Rosemont Pavilion, Pasadena). - 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm:
Old Time String Jam Band
Enjoy live American folk music under the pepper trees, courtesy of the Old Time String Jam Band (@ Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Los Angeles). - 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm:
First United Methodist Church Documentary Screening
Discover FUMC’s rich history in a special documentary, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Eric Dyson (@ Pasadena Heritage Blinn House).
– Sunday, December 29, 2024
Bandfest and Equestfest (Photos – tournamentofroses.com)
- 8:00 am – 1:00 pm:
Montrose Farmers Market
Serving as an essential grocery outlet with fresh harvested fruits and vegetables, along with healthy packaged foods (@ Montrose Farmers Market, Montrose). - 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:
Equestfest
Watch beautiful horses and talented riders perform drills and dances while demonstrating trick riding and roping (@ Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank). - 11:00 am – 5:00 pm:
Rose Parade Decorating Places
This special event offers a unique opportunity to preview the upcoming parade entries and take a behind-the-scenes look at how floats are made (@ Rosemont Pavilion, Pasadena). - 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm:
They Move – Highland Park Walking Group
No reservation needed, show up ready to move (@ Be Nice Have Fun, Los Angeles). - 2:00 pm:
Bandfest
This annual event features the outstanding bands selected to participate in the upcoming Rose Parade (@ Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College, Pasadena).
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