Name: 🎻 Viva la Hispanidad – Hispano String Quartet
Start: 2026-10-24T20:00:00
End: 2026-10-24
Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church

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This regularly updated events calendar highlights the biggest happenings in the city so you can plan ahead, discover things to do in Pasadena, and stay connected to what’s coming up next.

Upcoming Events

FridayFri, Sep 18 · 5:00 PM

🎉 Latino Heritage Parade & Festival Kickoff Celebration & Fundraiser

Armory Center for the Arts — 145 N. Raymond Avenue

Join the Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade & Festival for a reception with food, drinks, a lively auction, and the announcement of this year’s Grand Marshals.

Free Website ↗

FridayFri, Sep 18

Runs through Sep 20

🇬🇷 Pasadena Greek Festival

Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church — 778 S Rosemead Blvd

Celebrate Greek culture with authentic food, traditional music, dance performances, dance lessons, church tours, cooking lessons and more.

Free Website ↗

SaturdaySat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM

Runs through Sep 20

🎨 Pasadena ARTWalk 2026

Green street from Los Robles to El Molino

Browse original art, ceramics, jewelry and other handmade goods from artists at this annual art fair. Hosted by Jackalope and the Playhouse Village.

Free Website ↗

SundaySun, Sep 20 · 7:30 AM

🚗 Route 66 Centennial Classic Car Show

Pasadena Elks Lodge

A classic car show celebrating the Route 66 Centennial in Pasadena.

Free Website ↗

SaturdaySat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Runs through Sep 27

🎨Pasadena Chalk Festival

Brookside Park (adjacent to Kidspace Children's Museum)

More than 500 chalk artists create colorful works during the festival’s 33rd year, which raises funds for local nonprofit arts programs benefiting underprivileged youth.

Free Website ↗

SaturdaySat, Sep 26 · 6:00 PM

🎉 Party in the Park: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Playhouse Village Park — 701 E Union St

Celebrate 30 years of Playhouse Village with a free ’90s-themed evening featuring live music by Hit Me 90s, food, and a look back at the district’s history.

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SundaySun, Oct 11

Runs through Oct 18

🏘️ Craftsman Week 2026

Various Locations

Eight days of tours, talks, historic homes, and special events celebrating Pasadena’s Arts & Crafts legacy, including:

Duncan-Irwin House Tour — Sun, Oct 11
Judson Studios Tour — Mon, Oct 12
Old California Lighting Factory Tour — Wed, Oct 14
Greene & Greene Restoration Talk — Wed, Oct 14
Mountain View Cemetery Tour — Thu, Oct 15
Craftsman Era Cocktails at the Magic House — Fri, Oct 16
Blacker House Exterior Tour — Sat, Oct 17
Blacker House Tour — Sat, Oct 17
Evening at the Blacker House — Sat, Oct 17
Craftsman Heights Walking Tour — Sun, Oct 18
Lanterman House Open House — Sun, Oct 18
Gamble House Events — Sun, Oct 18

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SaturdaySat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM

🧟 Thrill the World Pasadena

El Paseo Mall

Pasadena’s Thrill the World group is recruiting dancers for its fifth annual performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” with funds raised for Pasadena Humane. The six-minute dance can be learned online or at free practices held several times a week, and all ages are welcome to participate. Dancers are asked to come dressed as zombies and join the group for the worldwide simultaneous performance.

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SaturdaySat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM

🎻 Viva la Hispanidad – Hispano String Quartet

St. Andrew Catholic Church

The Hispano String Quartet performs contemporary classical music from Cuba, Costa Rica and Mexico, including two world premieres and a 2014 Latin GRAMMY-nominated composition.

Free Website ↗