Sure, there’s still lots of shopping to do — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make time for fun this weekend! Here’s our list of scores of great things to do, all of them right here in Pasadena!
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Santa’s Coming to Southern California Children’s Museum! click for more information »
Santa is making his way to Southern California Children’s Museum (SCCM) – TWICE! Join SCCM for a special meet-and-greet and story time with Santa! Your ticket includes an outdoor one-on-one meet-and-greet with Santa, a special read-aloud, hot chocolate, and open museum play for the rest of the day…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $40.00/One adult, one child)
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Garden Workshop – Nature Restoration Project click for more information »
N?ew Horizon School Pasadena is in the process of restoring the parkway that exists on the perimeter of our school. Through a series of community workshops, student involvement, and help from local organizations we’ll be building a native habitat garden where our campus interfaces with Orange Gro…
Event Location: New Horizon School
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Teddy Bear Tea at The Langham click for more information »
Join The Langham Huntington Pasadena for the return of this beloved holiday tradition for adults and children alike. Teddy Bear Tea features a seasonal afternoon tea menu of sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats for kids, plus enjoy a visit from Santa Claus himself! Each child will receive a teddy be…
Event Location: The Langham Huntington Pasadena
Cost: $65.00 – $85.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
12 Days of Holiday: Santa Snacks & Stories (Kids) click for more information »
Dash your way over to One Colorado and enjoy a special festive treat and holiday stories from Santa. Space is limited. Please arrive early, as RSVP does not guarantee entry. RSVP at the above link….
Event Location: One Colorado Courtyard
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Open House click for more information »
Celebrate the holiday season at the Lanterman House! The free event will include peeks into the landmark Lanterman House, light refreshments, and live holiday music. The 1915 Lanterman House will be festively decorated for the season, including a Christmas tree decorated with botanicals. The Glendal…
Event Location: Lanterman House
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 2:00 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 SCCM’s garden or building amazing creations out of recycled materials! *Sign up required at …
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: Free with admission
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol click for more information »
A Noise Within (ANW) presents A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Geoff Elliot and directed by Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. ANW’s delightfully festive, musically merry holiday tradition returns! Families love the inspirational story of Bob Cratchit, Ti…
Event Location: A Noise Within
Cost: $25.00 – $55.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Patsy Cline Holiday Concert with Cori Cable Kidder click for more information »
Join Sierra Madre Playhouse (SMP) this holiday season as they bring back Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Patsy Cline, Cori Cable Kidder, who as Patsy Cline will take out all the stops alongside her 4-piece band (lead by Sean Paxton) with great holiday songs such as “Jingle Bell Rock” and “White Christm…
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $25.00 – $45.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Steel Magnolias click for more information »
Theatre Americana presents a heartwarming story of triumph over adversity. A poignant, humorous drama about the lives and friendships of six women. Wouldn’t spending the holidays in Chinquapin Parrish be lovely? Ouiser is bringing her shrimp meat pies, and Shelby is bringing bite size cheese cakes for M’Lynn’s holi…
Event Location: Lineage Performing Arts Center
Cost: $20.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
John York Performs click for more information »
John York is a singer, composer, guitarist, and former member of the Byrds. He also played with the Sir Douglas Quintet (with Dr. John,) The Mamas and The Papas… Johnny Rivers, Lightning Hopkins, Gene Clark, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Nicky Hopkins, David Carradine and Barry McGuire. “John …
Event Location: The Coffee Gallery Backstage
Cost: $20.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enchanted Forest of Light click for more information »
Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. Popular returning favorites include an entire town of magical “stained glass??…
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $22.00 – $40.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Elf Jr. Wacky Cast click for more information »
Elf Jr. cast members draw character names from a hat and try to do the show from memory as totally different characters! Purchase tickets at the above link….
Event Location: Fremont Centre Theatre
Cost: $15.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop click for more information »
Bundle up with loved ones and support local theatre by experiencing this new take on a classic tale! A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser, hard and sharp as flint, whose dead business partner Jacob Marley appears to him on Christmas Eve to warn him to change his…
Event Location: South Pasadena Theatre Workshop
Cost: $20.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Sweet Seasons (A Tribute to Carole King) click for more information »
Back by popular demand! The Coffee Gallery Backstage is very proud to host the return of Sweet Seasons, the stellar tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Driven by an intense love and admiration for Carole’s music, seasoned tribute artist Carla Buffa felt compelled to assemble an exc…
Event Location: The Coffee Gallery Backstage
Cost: $20.00
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol click for more information »
A Noise Within (ANW) presents A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Geoff Elliot and directed by Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. ANW’s delightfully festive, musically merry holiday tradition returns! Families love the inspirational story of Bob Cratchit, Ti…
Event Location: A Noise Within
Cost: $25.00 – $55.00
