What To Do This Weekend: January 3-5

What To Do This Weekend: January 3-5 (Photo – Graphics Dept.)

Start the new year with plenty of opportunities for local fun.

By Katlyn Ong

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Sierra Madre Float, 2025 (Photo – Scott Harden)

• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Floatfest – A Rose Parade Showcase
  Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase features a 2 mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route (@ E. Sierra Madre and E. Washington Boulevard, Pasadena).
• 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).
• 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Pasadena Jurassic Quest
  Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family (@ Pasadena Convention 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).
• 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free Admission at the Norton Simon
  Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena).
• 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Kidspace Free First Fridays
  Kidspace Children’s Museum is opening up their doors for free on the first Friday of every month (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena).
• 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: Caltech Tai Chi Club – Fridays
  Learn and practice Hao-style tai chi chuan (@ Caltech – Hameetman Center, Pasadena).
• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
  San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena).
• 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: First Friday Jazz Night
  Features a new exciting lineup of musical guests each month (@ Lyd and Mo’s Photography Studio, Pasadena).

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Kidspace Children’s Museum (Photo – kidspacemuseum.org)

• 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday
  Shop for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables (@ Victory Park, Pasadena).
• 9:00 am – 6:00 pm: Pasadena Jurassic Quest
  Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena).
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Community Clothing Swap at Altadena Library
  The program will start with a presentation followed by the free swap (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena).
• 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).
• 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: WeOlive Comedy Night
  Enjoy a rotating lineup of some of the best local and national comedians every first Saturday of the month (@ We Olive, Pasadena).

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Jurassic Quest (Photo – Visit Pasadena)

• 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).
• 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pasadena City College Flea Market
  The Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items (@ Pasadena City College, Pasadena).
• 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).
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Pasadena Jurassic Quest
  Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family (@ Pasadena Convention Center, 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).