Pasadena Weekend Events April 4th-6th

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Mark your calendar for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design from April 20 to May 18, 2025.

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

Sunday, join the Girl Scouts 39th Annual International Tasting Bee – a delightful celebration of global cuisine and culture! This community event honors World Thinking Day and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS), uniting nearly 9000 members across 153 countries. Montrose Program Center, 2732 Montrose Ave., Montrose

Montrose Craft Beer Fest Sunday from noon to 4 pm. Showcasing local brewers and breweries around the greater LA Area. You will get to taste-test from some of the best local Brewers & their essential characteristics that define and differentiate their craft. To enhance the taste test experience, local Montrose Restaurants will provide food samples. Experiment with different food types to pair with your craft beer sample. 2200 Honolulu Ave., Glendale

Descanso Gardens is a botanical garden with numerous events. Click here to see the calendar. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia

The Pasadena International Film Festival, through April 10th, is a showcase of film and creativity featuring 130 entrants from over a dozen countries, with submissions ranging from features and shorts to documentaries, music videos, animation, and web series. Screenings will take place at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theater. 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood

Free First Fridays at Kidspace Children’s Museum – Experience Kidspace Children’s Museum for free! Join the fun for free on the first Friday of every month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena.

Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum – Enjoy free admission on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy free entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets are necessary. 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Join the fun at Pasadena Humane’s annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run at Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl on April 6, 2025. The Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run is one of Pasadena Humane’s most significant annual fundraisers. 360 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena

Sunday is the Pasadena City College Flea Market, known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

The Langham Huntington Film Tour – 90-minute walking tour of the hotel and grounds while learning about the many films and television shows that incorporated the location into their productions. From ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ to ‘American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace,’ there’s something for everyone on this unique tour of one of L.A.’s most magnificent filming locations. 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena

Jane Eyre Through Sunday, Apr 20th. See Jane’s fierce resilience as she defies hardship, pursues love, and claims independence. This thrilling, romantic tale of self-determination follows her bold stand against betrayal and societal norms with unyielding courage. It is a dynamic production that portrays one woman’s relentless quest for freedom amid adversity. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill 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. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

Glendale, and Burbank

Saturday is Grunge Night at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

The Easter Bunny is at the Americana to take photos with the whole family through April 20th. Reserve a spot and select a festive photo package to cherish this memorable moment forever. 889 Americana Way, Glendale

Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “Try 3 Wines for $12.” Begin with a white and then move on to two reds; typically, the middle wine is lighter-to-medium-bodied, and then end with a heavier wine. New wines are poured each weekend. In addition to the “Wine Flight,” there are options by the glass and a selection of beers. 3459 N Verdugo Rd., 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

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

The American Showcase Cheer Competition 2025 is open to the public this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention West Hall A. 1201 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles.

The LA Beer Fest returns April 5th to LA Center Studios. It will feature over 80 breweries, 200 beers, food trucks, live music, a Power 106 DJ Truck, and a few surprises. Admission includes unlimited samplings, with food sold separately. Los Angeles Center Studios 450 S Bixel St, Los Angeles

Easter Festival 2025 at Underwood Farms in Moorpark through April 21st. With acres to visit and numerous activities, there is plenty of space to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine with family and friends. 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark

Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience encourages kids to play out their dreams by exploring things they like, such as creating, nurturing, solving problems, leading, and being adventurous. They will then learn which professions fit those skill sets. Through May 11, 2025. Discovery Cube, 11800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar

Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum – Calling all creators, adventurers, builders, storytellers, and dreamers! Explore Autry’s Family Play Space, where imagination comes to life. Build a barn after sharing a fireside tale, tinker with a train while learning about Texas Longhorns, or admire artwork before filling a grocery cart on a pretend shopping trip. Sketch an elderberry, then unwind in the library beneath the shade of a grapevine. Experience hands-on fun at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles.