Pasadena Weekend Events January 3rd-5th:
La Canada, La Crescenta & Montrose
At Descanso Gardens, Enchanted through January 5th.The exhibit of Days of Reverie daily, through January 26, 10 am–4 pm. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Pasadena, San Gabriel & Arcadia
This Friday is the last day for Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase presented by Go Bowling features a 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Each year, nearly 70,000 visitors head to the Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate, up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display. The walk has a moderate incline. Participating float exhibitors can engage with event attendees in this event’s family-friendly, celebratory environment. Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevard, Pasadena
At Norton Simon, enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy free entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets are necessary. 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Sunday is the Pasadena City College Flea Market, known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles. The products vary from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Over 400 vendors attend the market, which is located in the PCC parking lots along the East and West sides of campus.
Kidspace Children’s Museum will become a land of wonder and delight at its annual Winter Frolic. Make warm and fuzzy family memories this holiday season! It’s all the fantasy fun of “snow play” in warm and sunny Southern California—no mittens required. Through January 5th. Kidspace Children’s Museum480 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena
Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour takes you through colorful alleys and secret thru-ways as you seek out spectacular multicultural eateries and sweet-stuff havens. Enjoy all the stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves. You’ll also be met and hosted whenever possible by particular merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. Raymond Avenue & Holly Street Meeting Spot
Huntington Gardens is fabulous to visit for the grounds and exhibits. Through March 3, 2025, “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West” is an invitation to see the world as Raqib Shaw sees it. The London-based artist, known for his opulent and fantastical works, blends Eastern and Western influences to create mesmerizing paintings that merge fable, history, and autobiography. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Glendale and Burbank
Saturday Country Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale
Downtown Burbank Cultural Market – This unique outdoor market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5:00-9:30 pm and Sunday from 3:00-8:00 pm at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Blvd. on the AMC walkway in Downtown Burbank
Peanuts Holidays at Apple through January 9, 2025, from 2-3 pm. Get into the holiday spirit with the Peanuts gang in complimentary sessions at Apple. Enjoy festive clips, share your favorite traditions, and draw your festive scene using Pages on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro. The Americana at Brand 889 Americana Way Glendale
Fridays from 4-10 pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W. Riverside Dr Burbank
Los Angeles and Vicinity
LA’s Ultimate Holiday Ice Skating Experience. Experience the magic of the season at The Hill’s holiday ice skating rink in the heart of Los Angeles through January 6th! This festive rink offers fun for skaters of all ages, making it the perfect holiday activity for the entire family. 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Universal City
The hottest place to chill during the holidays, The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square is back for a season of outdoor ice skating. Open daily now through January 12, 2025. Ice skating sessions are 60 minutes long, and hours and times vary daily. General admission is $20; prices include skate rental. In the heart of downtown LA at 532 South Olive St., Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Zoo’s brightest annual tradition is back to transform the zoo grounds into a world of light and holiday magic through January 5th. The after-hours event offers brightly lit displays and a festive, family-friendly experience every night throughout the holiday season. Explore an immersive landscape with dazzling new lantern sculptures of larger-than-life animals and holiday wonders for a nature-focused seasonal celebration that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum – Calling all artists, explorers, builders, make-believers and dreamers! Visit the Autry’s family play space, and you might build a barn after telling a campfire yarn. Learn about the Texas longhorn while pondering how the West was won, play with a train, or say hi to some dogbane. You might even look at some art and pretend to shop with a grocery cart! After drawing an elderberry, enjoy the library and get offline while sitting underneath the grapevine. The Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
Local Farmer Markets
Saturdays
Burbank Certified Farmers Market [8 a.m. to Noon]
Silver Lake Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.]
Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park [8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]
La Cañada, Flintridge Farmers Market [9 a.m. to 1 p.m.]
North Hollywood Farmers Market [9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.]
Sundays
Studio City Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 2 p.m.]
Montrose Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 1 p.m.]
Atwater Village Farmers Market [ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]
