Things to Do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley Columbus Day Weekend 2026

Oct 9–12 · 14 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · 3 free in the top 10 · updated Oct 5

The 10 best things to do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 9–12)

  1. ArtNight Pasadena — Friday, October 9, 6–10 PM · Free · Pasadena
  2. CatCon 2026 — October 10 and 11, 10 AM–5 PM · Tickets from about $12 via Ev… · Pasadena
  3. Rose Bowl Flea Market — Second Sunday of every month in 2026 · $15 general admission from 9am · Arroyo Seco
  4. Explore JPL 2026 — Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11 · Free · Pasadena
  5. Carved at Descanso Gardens — October 2–November 1, 6–10 PM · Non-members: adults $29–$52 · La Cañada Flintridge
  6. Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade & Festival — Saturday, October 10 parade 4–5 PM · Pasadena
  7. Downtown Alhambra Oktoberfest — Saturday, October 10, 1–8 PM · Free · Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
  8. 10th Annual International Orchid Show and Sale — Friday–Sunday, October 9–11 10 AM–5 PM daily · San Marino
  9. Come from Away (Touring) — Fri, Oct 23 7:30pm · 3352 E. Foothill Blvd.
  10. Santa Anita Oktoberfest — Sat, Oct 10 12:00pm · 285 W. Huntington Drive

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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 14 picks.

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