Things to Do in San Gabriel Valley, LA Columbus Day Weekend 2026

Oct 9–12 · 9 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · 2 free in the top 9 · updated Oct 5

The 9 best things to do in San Gabriel Valley, LA over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 9–12)

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

About this list

Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in San Gabriel Valley, LA, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 9 picks.

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