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Victory Park, PasadenaSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00pm
Fall Festival
Victory Park, Pasadena
Victory Park's free fall festival has costumes, carnival games and food.
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Things to Do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley the Weekend of Oct 23–25, 2026
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The 10 best things to do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley the weekend of Oct 23–25
- Fall Festival — Sat, Oct 24 3:00pm · Pasadena
- Carved at Descanso Gardens — October 2–November 1, 6–10 PM · Non-members: adults $29–$52 · La Cañada Flintridge
- Walktober - Old Pasadena South Tour with Pasadena Heritage — Sun, Oct 25 10:00am · Pasadena
- Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library — Fri, Oct 23 1:30pm · Pasadena
- Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead — On view September 20–March 1, 2027 · San Marino
- Doyle Lane: Master of Clay — On view September 13–March 1, 2027 · San Marino
- Come from Away (Touring) — Fri, Oct 23 7:30pm · 3352 E. Foothill Blvd.
- Good Alley Reserve — Open this weekend — recently opened · Arcadia
- Walktober: Arroyo's Edge - AN Exploration of Architecture with Nature as Inspiration — Sun, Oct 25 9:00am · Pasadena
- Walktober: Discover East Washington Village with Councilmember Rick Cole — Sat, Oct 24 1:00pm · Pasadena
Victory Park, Pasadena#1Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00pm · One Day Only
Victory Park, PasadenaFall Festival
Victory Park's free fall festival has costumes, carnival games and food.
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Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPinguino Kolb · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 2–November 1, 2026, 6–10 PMNon-members: adults $29–$52
Carved at Descanso Gardens
La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Walk through glowing pumpkins and illuminated art as Carved opens at Descanso Gardens, with new Alexander Reichstein sculptures.
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#2October 2–November 1, 2026, 6–10 PM · Limited Run
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPinguino Kolb · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCarved at Descanso Gardens
Walk through glowing pumpkins and illuminated art as Carved opens at Descanso Gardens, with new Alexander Reichstein sculptures.
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Location Provided with Registration, PasadenaSun, Oct 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Walktober - Old Pasadena South Tour with Pasadena Heritage
Location Provided with Registration, Pasadena
A Sunday walk traces Black-owned businesses and early landmarks in Old Pasadena.
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#3Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 10:00am · One Day Only
Location Provided with Registration, PasadenaWalktober - Old Pasadena South Tour with Pasadena Heritage
A Sunday walk traces Black-owned businesses and early landmarks in Old Pasadena.
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Kidspace Children’s Museum, PasadenaFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 1:30pm
Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
Altadena Library's mobile branch makes its Friday stop at Kidspace.
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#4Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 1:30pm · Limited Run
Kidspace Children’s Museum, PasadenaAltadena Libraries’ Mobile Library
Altadena Library's mobile branch makes its Friday stop at Kidspace.
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyOn view September 20, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Included with admission: Frid…
Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead
San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Laura Aguilar's photographs document Los Angeles Día de los Muertos celebrations.
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#5On view September 20, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Limited Run
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyLaura Aguilar: Day of the Dead
Laura Aguilar's photographs document Los Angeles Día de los Muertos celebrations.
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyOn view September 13, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Included with admission: Frid…
Doyle Lane: Master of Clay
San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Doyle Lane: Master of Clay has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#6On view September 13, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Limited Run
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyDoyle Lane: Master of Clay
Doyle Lane: Master of Clay has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Come from Away (Touring)
3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Come from Away (Touring) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#7Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyCome from Away (Touring)
Come from Away (Touring) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Good Alley Reserve, Arcadia, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyOpen this weekend — recently opened
Good Alley Reserve
Arcadia, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Good Alley Reserve has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#8Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Good Alley Reserve, Arcadia, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyGood Alley Reserve
Good Alley Reserve has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Gamble House Bookstore, PasadenaSun, Oct 25, 2026 · 9:00am
Walktober: Arroyo's Edge - AN Exploration of Architecture with Nature as Inspiration
The Gamble House Bookstore, Pasadena
Walktober: Arroyo's Edge - AN Exploration of Architecture with Nature as Inspiration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#9Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 9:00am · One Day Only
The Gamble House Bookstore, PasadenaWalktober: Arroyo's Edge - AN Exploration of Architecture with Nature as Inspiration
Walktober: Arroyo's Edge - AN Exploration of Architecture with Nature as Inspiration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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1421 E Washington Blvd, PasadenaSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 1:00pm
Walktober: Discover East Washington Village with Councilmember Rick Cole
1421 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena
Walktober: Discover East Washington Village with Councilmember Rick Cole has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#10Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 1:00pm · One Day Only
1421 E Washington Blvd, PasadenaWalktober: Discover East Washington Village with Councilmember Rick Cole
Walktober: Discover East Washington Village with Councilmember Rick Cole has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Location Provided with Registration, PasadenaSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00am
Walktober: Stories of Displacement: the 710 Stub
Location Provided with Registration, Pasadena
Walktober: Stories of Displacement: the 710 Stub has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#11Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00am · One Day Only
Location Provided with Registration, PasadenaWalktober: Stories of Displacement: the 710 Stub
Walktober: Stories of Displacement: the 710 Stub has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleySat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00am
Hallowienerfest
285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Hallowienerfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#12Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00am · Limited Run
Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyHallowienerfest
Hallowienerfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleySat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00pm
Japan Family Day
285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Japan Family Day has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00pm · Limited Run
Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyJapan Family Day
Japan Family Day has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Pasadena Convention Center, PasadenaFri, Oct 23, 2026 through Sun, Oct 25, 2026
LightBox Expo
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
LightBox Expo has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Fri, Oct 23, 2026 through Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · One Weekend Only
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Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 1:00pm
Live Racing at Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Live Racing at Santa Anita Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#15Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 1:00pm · Limited Run
Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyLive Racing at Santa Anita Park
Live Racing at Santa Anita Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Memorial Park Pavilion, PasadenaSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00am
Living with Coyotes: A Community Discussion on Reducing Conflicts with Our Wildlife Neighbors
Memorial Park Pavilion, Pasadena
Living with Coyotes: A Community Discussion on Reducing Conflicts with Our Wildlife Neighbors has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00am · One Day Only
Memorial Park Pavilion, PasadenaLiving with Coyotes: A Community Discussion on Reducing Conflicts with Our Wildlife Neighbors
Living with Coyotes: A Community Discussion on Reducing Conflicts with Our Wildlife Neighbors has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Victory Park Farmer's Market, PasadenaSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00am
Pasadena Farmer's Market
Victory Park Farmer's Market, Pasadena
Pasadena Farmer's Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#17Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00am · Limited Run
Victory Park Farmer's Market, PasadenaPasadena Farmer's Market
Pasadena Farmer's Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley the weekend of Oct 23–25, 2026: 17 picks, refreshed weekly.
