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Upcoming Events List

🧒 Free First Fridays at Kidspace Children’s Museum

Enjoy free admission to Kidspace on the first Friday of the month from 2–5PM with advance reservation (tickets released about two weeks prior).
Kidspace Children’s Museum
Friday, March 6 | 2PM–5PM

🖼️ Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum

Enjoy free admission to the museum’s galleries and garden—no reservations required.
Norton Simon Museum
Friday, March 6 | 4PM–7PM

🛍️ Ezze Flea Market Pasadena

Shop vintage finds, collectibles, designer clothing, and more from 40+ vendors at this pop-up flea market.
CTRL Collective
Saturday, March 7 | 10AM–4PM.

🎬 The Langham Huntington Film Tour

Take a 90-minute guided walking tour of the historic hotel and grounds, highlighting the films and TV shows shot on location, led by My Valley Pass co-founder Jared Cowan.
The Langham Huntington
Sunday, March 8 | 10:30AM–12PM

🌈 Holi Hungama – Festival of Colors

Celebrate Holi with an afternoon of color play, music, dancing, Indian food, and family-friendly festivities.
Victory Park
Sunday, March 8 | 11:30AM–3PM.

💎 International Gem and Jewelry Show

Shop directly from designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers offering jewelry, gemstones, beads, engagement rings, watches, and more.
Pasadena Convention Center
Friday, March 13 | 12PM–6PM; Saturday, March 14 | 10AM–6PM; Sunday, March 15 | 11AM–5PM

🎨 ArtNight Pasadena Spring

Museums and cultural institutions across the city open their doors for free with special programming during this twice-yearly celebration of art and culture.
City of Pasadena
Friday, March 13 | 6PM–10PM

🏠 Pasadena Spring Home Show

Meet and compare a wide range of home improvement professionals in one place to get ideas and inspiration for your next renovation or remodel.
Pasadena Convention Center
Saturday, March 14 | 10AM–8PM; Sunday, March 15 | 10AM–5PM

📚 Pasadena Festival of Women Authors

National bestselling author Amity Gaige joins seven acclaimed writers for a morning of personal stories, conversation, book signings, and lunch.
Pasadena Convention Center
Saturday, March 14 | 9AM–2PM

🌟 Golden Future 50+ Expo

This interactive lifestyle and active aging expo features exhibitors, free health screenings, live entertainment, and resources focused on health, finance, and community.
Pasadena Convention Center
Saturday, March 14 | 9AM–1PM

🎼 California Young Artists Symphony

The CYAS presents its season finale featuring Mendelssohn’s “Psalm 42,” Sibelius’ Symphony No. 4, and Strauss’ “Macbeth” at Rothenberg Hall.
The Huntington, Pasadena
Sunday, March 15 | 6PM–9PM

🍶 Sake Tasting at the Gamble House

A slide lecture on the cultural history and art of sake by Meher McArthur, followed by a guided tasting of several varieties available in the U.S. (21+)
The Gamble House
Friday, March 20 | 7PM–9PM.

☕ Rosebud Coffee Grand Opening – Highland Park

Celebrate the opening of Rosebud Coffee’s second social enterprise café with a ribbon-cutting, coffee tastings, and a look at how every cup supports career pathways for youth through Coffee With A Cause.
Rosebud Coffee – Highland Park
Saturday, March 21 | 11AM

🪩 Glow Before Dark LA

Dance the early evening away to a mix of 80s New Wave, 90s dance club classics, and modern EDM at this high-energy daytime dance party built for people who want the music without the late-night hours.
The Mixx
Saturday, March 21 | 5PM–9PM.

🎶 Pasadena ProMusica presents Gospel Rhythms!

Pasadena ProMusica brings powerful vocals and uplifting gospel harmonies to this spirited community concert, followed by a free reception.
Neighborhood Church
Sunday, March 22 | 4PM

🔭 Caltech Watson Lecture – Katie Bouman

Katie Bouman explores how physics and AI are working together to illuminate the hidden universe, followed by a live Q&A.
Caltech - Beckman Auditorium
Wednesday, March 25 | 7:30PM–8:30PM.

📚 Altadena: Between Wilderness and City with Michele Zack

Historian Michele Zack discusses the reissue of her acclaimed book exploring Altadena’s history, identity, and its place within the region, with updated insights including the impact of the Eaton Fire.
Pasadena Museum of History
Thursday, March 26 | 7:00PM.

🖼️ Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

Join artist and curator Cha-Rie Tang for a guided look at her exhibition featuring fused glass works, ceramic tiles, and design sketches spanning nearly five decades of creative work.
Pasadena Museum of History
Saturday, March 28 | 11:00AM.

🥚 Egg Bowl

A spring festival at the Rose Bowl with egg hunts for kids (11AM, 12PM, 1PM), games, crafts, inflatables, food, and an optional Bunny Brunch with a VIP field egg hunt.
Rose Bowl Stadium
Saturday, April 4 | 11AM–2PM.

🏡 The 61st Pasadena Showcase House of Design

Tour the historic Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia as more than 30 designers transform over 30 rooms and gardens, with shops, dining, and special events offered throughout the month-long showcase.
Baldwin Oaks Estate
April 19–May 17

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