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Children Events in Pasadena
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Bilingual Spanish Storytime click for more information »
Join Villa Parke Branch Library for a fun and engaging storytime in English and Spanish! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more with your little ones. ¡Acompáñanos a una divertida hora del cuanto en inglés y español! Habrá cuentos, música, manualidades y mucho más para disfrutar con tus p...
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime click for more information »
Introduce your little ones to language and learning! Whether they sit on your lap, wiggle or crawl, they will enjoy these 20–30-minute storytimes especially designed for infants. Join Allendale Branch Library for books, songs, rhymes and fun! For ages 0-18 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: Allendale Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
"Join us for Toddler Storytime!" You'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers....
Event Location: Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Winter Sensations click for more information »
SCCM mornings are filled with hands-on sensory play all winter long! Each day, children can explore a different sensory bin, but what will it be today? Forest friends playing in the sand, snowy rice landscapes, cozy winter textures, or a fun surprise waiting to be discovered? There’s only one w...
Event Location: Southern California Children's Museum
Cost: $9.00 - $10.00
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime click for more information »
"Join us as we welcome early learners for storytime!" There will be songs, dancing, finger-plays and lots of fun! Every Wednesday at 11am for age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Call San Rafael Library for more information....
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Storytime with Mr Steve and Miss Marie click for more information »
Enjoy songs with Miss Marie followed by storytime with Mr. Steve!...
Event Location: Vroman's Bookstore
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join San Rafael Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Art with Jeanette click for more information »
Start the year making a portrait! Learn basic techniques of drawing a face. Bring in a photo of yourself, or a favorite person, or draw someone in class. Try to capture their personality as well as outward features using various mediums including drawing and collage. Ages 7-12. Sign up at the abo...
Event Location: Hastings Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Barks Books click for more information »
Children can read to a gentle, well-trained therapy dog, removing the anxiety they may experience when reading aloud to an adult or their peers. This helps strengthen reading skills and boosts confidence in reading aloud! Presented by Love on a Leash and Pet Partners. Presented by Love on a Leash...
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Leeme Un Cuento Read Me a Story click for more information »
Lo invitamos a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar a volar su imaginación con historias en español, música, manualidades y mucho más. Para obtener información y solicitudes de accesibilidad, comuníquese con la biblioteca que ofrece el programa. Proporcionar ...
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime click for more information »
Introduce your little ones to language and learning! Whether they sit on your lap, wiggle or crawl, they will enjoy these 20–30-minute storytimes especially designed for infants. Join Jefferson Branch Library for books, songs, rhymes and fun! For ages 0-18 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. "Join us for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun!" For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join Villa Parke Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime and Play click for more information »
"Join us for indoor Baby Storytime & Play at the Altadena Library!" Participants will have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow the 30-minute storytime. Children ages 0-walking and their parents/caregivers are welcome....
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime click for more information »
Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for 30 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers....
Event Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Storytime click for more information »
South Pasadena Public library story time is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides an opportunity to learn and practice social skills -- like listening, following directions,...
Event Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join Linda Vista Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: Linda Vista Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
KPop Photo Cards Boba for Teens click for more information »
Come decorate your own K-pop photo cards with top loaders, stickers, and pens! Supplies & boba (from DYM Books) will be provided, registration required!...
Event Location: Bob Lucas Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
WOW Thats STEM click for more information »
Experience the FUN side of STEM at a free workshop taught by Pasadena area high school students. At each workshop, kids will learn science concepts and build a fun project to reinforce them. Then they will test and play with their projects to come up with ideas for improving them. Space is limite...
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free
Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: All day event
ABVM Schools Scholastic Book Fair click for more information »
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in Pasadena is excited to host its Scholastic Book Fair from January 23 to January 29, 2026. Families are invited to celebrate the joy of reading with a week full of bestselling series, beloved characters, and must-have books students can’t wait to ...
Event Location: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Gym
Cost: Varies
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet Me in the Garden click for more information »
Explore the gardens through smell, taste, sight, and touch at The Huntington's free, inclusive program, created with feedback from families with disabilities. Are you looking to spend more time in nature, connect with disability communities, and make new friends? "Join us for Meet Me in the Garden...
Event Location: The Huntington's Scott Gallery Loggia
Cost: Free with event registration
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Storytimes click for more information »
South Pasadena Public library story time is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides an opportunity to learn and practice social skills -- like listening, following directions,...
Event Location: South Pasadena Library
Cost: Free
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Paula Price reads from signs Happiness is for Everyone click for more information »
Teach kids they have the power to choose happiness. Inspired by the adult non-fiction book, The Quest for Happiness.To Be Happy, or Not to Be Happy. The Choice is Yours., this playful book helps kids ages 3 to 8 discover that happiness is a choice everyone deserves. Through the fun and uplifting poe...
Event Location: Vroman's Bookstore
Cost: Free
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Lisa Yee Dan Santat discusses sign A Sea Monster Conundrum the Misfits click for more information »
New York Times Bestselling Series - When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist ...
Event Location: Vroman's Bookstore
Cost: Free
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pasadena Comic Con 2026 click for more information »
Pasadena Comic Con Returns January 25, 2026. Pasadena's premiere Comic Book and celebrity event will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center main halls A&B and Artist Alley Ballroom. Featuring Johnny Yong Bosch, Dan Woren, Michelle Ruff, Erik Betts, Gigi Edgley, and Nick Palma together with Artis...
Event Location: Pasadena Convention Center Halls A&B, Artist Alley
Cost: $20.00 - $25.00









