Kids Activities in Pasadena This Week

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Baby Rhyme Time   click for more information »
Join the Sierra Madre Library for Baby Rhyme Time! Baby Rhyme Time is for families with littles from birth to age two. Enjoy songs, stories, and more. No registration required. Call the Library at (626) 355-7186 for more information….
Event Location: Sierra Madre Temporary Library
Cost: Free

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Mindful Mondays at SCCM   click for more information »
Start your week with mindfulness techniques and lessons that all family members can benefit from. This weekly program introduces children to breathing exercises, sensory awareness, stretching, mantras, and easy meditations. Join SCCM for a storytime followed by a mindfulness exercise every week! No …
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Read and Play   click for more information »
Enjoy a short family storytime followed by self-guided play activities. This session encourages creativity, imagination, and dexterity and increases children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Santa Catalina Branch Library
Cost: Free

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime   click for more information »
Preschool Storytime is at Sierra Madre Library! Children aged 3-5 years old will engage with stories, songs, and more. No registration required. Call the Library at (626) 355-7186 for more information….
Event Location: Sierra Madre Temporary Library
Cost: Free

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Barks & Books: Read with Cody   click for more information »
Come to the library for a visit with Pet Partners Sharon and Cody. Cody the dog loves listening to children read to him and can’t wait to hear their favorite stories! Reading to a specially trained therapy dog builds confidence and is dog-gone fun. Presented by Pet Partners. To attend, call (62…
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free

Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bilingual Evening Storytime   click for more information »
Join Altadena Library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families….
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Messy Play at SCCM   click for more information »
Children and grown-ups are invited to explore sensory experiences together while getting a little messy! Activities will vary every week but are curated to encourage imagination, language development, sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and more!…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime   click for more information »
Join Jefferson Branch Library for 30-40 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, fingerplays and/or a film. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime   click for more information »
Join Hastings Branch Library for a storytime full of songs, rhymes, puppets, and fingerplays! For ages 1-3 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Hastings Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Infant/Toddler Storytime   click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning! Whether they sit on your lap, walk, wiggle or crawl, they will enjoy these storytimes especially designed for infants and toddlers. Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for an indoor 30-minute storytime with books, songs, r…
Event Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)   click for more information »
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, and learning by…
Event Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime (ages 0-5)   click for more information »
Storytime features activities that will promote early literacy and lifelong learning through songs, bounces, fingerplays, and books. Storytime is also an opportunity for caregivers to learn ways they can incorporate learning activities into everyday routines. Registration is not required. Please wat…
Event Location: Crowell Public Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Story & Craft at SCCM   click for more information »
Each week during Story & Craft, SCCM will bring stories to life through arts and crafts! Perfect for your toddler to kindergarten friends, this weekly program exposes kids to various authors, illustrators, cultures and diverse characters through stories, play, crafts and songs! Enjoy cultural lesson…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Infant Storytime   click for more information »
Join Allendale Branch Library for an indoor 20-minute storytime with books, songs, rhymes and fun for ages 0-2!…
Event Location: Allendale Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Read! Build! Play!   click for more information »
Adding self-guided play after storytime will help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Encourage your toddlers to use their creativity, imagination, and dexterity; increasing their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. …
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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. Attend La Pintoresca Branch Library’s weekly Spanish-language storytime….
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mini Club – French Language Classes   click for more information »
The International School of Los Angeles offers a bilingual French and English program for babies and toddlers between the ages of 6 months and 3 years old weekly at its Pasadena campus. The LILA MINI Club program teaches French to parents and children in a warm, loving, and supportive environment, M…
Event Location: International School of Los Angeles – Pasadena campus
Cost: Price will depend on the number or classes

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Bilingual Circle Time at SCCM   click for more information »
Enjoy a fun, interactive Spanish-English story time or singalong! This program is suitable for native speakers and those seeking exposure to a new language. Sign up for SCCM’s newsletter to learn about Bilingual Circle Time days that include additional languages taught by its organizational partner…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime   click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning! Join Jefferson Branch Library for an indoor storytime with books, songs, rhymes and fun!…
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
STEAM Storytime   click for more information »
Join your child in an exploration of the wonders of the world. Singing, dancing, music, crafts and beautiful books….
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime   click for more information »
Join Altadena Library for Toddler Storytime in the Community Room! Participants will have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow storytime. Children ages 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome. Space is limited, so it is…
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)   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

Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Wild California Explorers   click for more information »
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? “Learn more about our amazing state and its important people in history through storytime, arts activities, games, scavenger hunts and more!”…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Play and Learn   click for more information »
Come enjoy educational toys, puzzles, color, listen to preschool music and have fun with friends. …
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free

Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Floor Puzzle Friday!   click for more information »
Join Altadena Library for a fun hour of floor puzzle building! This program uses floor puzzles to encourage young children to develop their gross and fine motor skills and develop their eye and hand coordination. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Sing-Along at SCCM   click for more information »
Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs! From shakers to drums, SCCM is ready to make some noise!…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Family Storytime   click for more information »
Join Jefferson Branch Library for a 40-minute storytime with hands-on activities for families with children in preschool to early elementary….
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Family 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 (Outside)
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Nature Tails Story Time   click for more information »
Nature Tails is a program to read animal and nature stories to children visiting the Nature Center. The program is free to the public. Meet in the Children’s Corner in the museum….
Event Location: Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park & Nature Center
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Vroman’s Special Storytime with Will Power Presenting “Nana’s New Soul Food”   click for more information »
Theater pioneer Will Power inspires families to connect through healthy eating choices, vegan soul food, and community in this heartwarming story of a boy’s love for his grandmother–and good food! Includes a vegan recipe! Can healthy food be delicious food, too? A young boy helps us discover that…
Event Location: Vroman’s Bookstore
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Sensory Storytime   click for more information »
Sensory Storytime is a free, fun, interactive and educational program designed for preschool age children with autism and/or sensory challenges. It combines books, songs, movement, sensory play and therapeutic activities that incorporate the five senses. If your child has difficulty sitting through …
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Free DROP IN Youth Woodworking (Ages 5-15)   click for more information »
Students will learn about art, design, and engineering by building wooden projects using only raw materials, hand tools, and imagination. Each classroom has individual adjustable workbenches equipped with everything needed to create a multitude of woodworking projects. Professional Teaching Artists …
Event Location: Side Street Projects Headquarters
Cost: Free

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kids Sew Stuffies (Ages 9-14)   click for more information »
Kids Machine Sewing or knowledge of how to machine sew. Description: Using their new skills this will be a creative two hours making a simple stuffie. A few patterns of fun, weird and cute stuffies will be provided. In this class they will get a chance to practice more on the sewing machine and use …
Event Location: Remainders Creative Space
Cost: $30.00

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sustainability Sundays at SCCM   click for more information »
Let’s get creative! Part sensory play, part art class and part environmental studies, participants will learn about the environment and how they can help take care of the planet while exploring items from the SCCM’s garden or building amazing creations out of recycled materials! “Join us every S…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission