Pasadena Labor Day Weekend Events 2024

La Canada, La Crescenta & Montrose

Explore the Descanso Railroad with model trains traveling through intricate landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Each depot depicts a great train station in America. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

Music in the Park Concert Series Schedule every Sunday through September 1st, 6 – 8 p.m.

The beach bus leaves from La Crescenta and La Canada. To ensure seating availability, make your reservation at www.LAGoBus.com up to ten days in advance but no later than 10 a.m. one day before your trip through September 2nd.

Pasadena, San Marino & Arcadia

Held the last Friday of every month at 10:30am and 12:30pm, Rose Bowl Stadium Tours are the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Southern California. Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl
Pasadena

Friday through Sunday the flagship 626 Night Market events are back for a 12th season at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The iconic Californian festival features 300+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts vendors, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Come celebrate a decade-long tradition of Taste and Togetherness. 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia

Sunday is the Pasadena City College Flea Market known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Over 400 vendors attend the market, located in the PCC parking lots along the East and West sides of campus. 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Playhouse Village is taking us back to 1999 with Movies in the Park presented by Landmark Theatres Pasadena and Playhouse Village Foundation. The Retro Replay edition of the free outdoor community movie screenings will feature iconic films from ’99: The Year That Changed Movies on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park. Seating opens at 7.PM.
701 E. Union St., Pasadena

Through September 18th, NBC’s America’s Got Talent films live shows at the fabulous Pasadena Civic Auditorium. You can join the celebrity judges to witness incredible surprises, extraordinary talent, and breathtaking moments. The minimum age to attend is 8. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of a primetime, television event. 300 E Green St.,
Pasadena

Kidspace Campout at Kidspace Children’s Museum is bringing back its popular celebration of iconic American summer pastimes at Kidspace Campout. The summer-long celebration is now through Labor Day weekend. Pack up your tricycle and map your route to Kidspace Campout. Kids can navigate their road trip on our trike track, through tunnels, and even the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore all that Kidspace Campout has to offer. Along with Campout, the museum will open its newest permanent exhibit, Arroyo Pequeño, an extension of the Arroyo Adventure that delves into the delicate ecosystem of the Arroyo Seco. 480 N Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena

A Noise Within will be presenting The Skin of Our Teeth, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic masterpiece is a time-bending romp that catapults audiences into the lives of George and Maggie Antrobus. Various cataclysmic events serve as a backdrop for a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of human resilience. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena

Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour takes you through colorful alleys and secret thru-ways as you seek out spectacular multicultural eateries and sweet-stuff havens. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves. You’ll also be met and hosted whenever possible by special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. Raymond Avenue & Holly Street Meeting Spot

The Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino

Glendale and Burbank

Friday nights is Brand Summer Music Series is an outdoor concert series located at Brand Library & Art Center. Concert attendees often bring their own chairs and picnic amenities and sit on the grassy hill. Please note that alcohol is prohibited. Performances may be experienced by children and families. 1601 West Mountain St., Glendale

Every Friday from 4-10pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W Riverside Dr Burbank

Cue the music! Join us every Saturday and Sunday for live entertainment as talented musicians make their way through The Americana at Brand now through September 2nd.
889 Americana Way, Glendale

Los Angeles and Vicinity

This Friday and Saturday nights at the Hollywood Bowl, Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the global premiere of a new Marvel Studios film concert that will take you on an epic on-screen cinematic journey that covers 23 films in one momentous concert experience. 2301 N Highland Ave Los Angeles

Friday, the L.A. Zoo continues their summer series of weekly after-hours events, offering access the zoo grounds at the sunset hour while experiencing carousel rides, food delicious bites for purchase, beverages, DJ’d music, and a family dance party. Tickets start at $25 per adult. Runs 6 to 9 p.m. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles

Nisei Week Japanese Festival – this weekend, Little Tokyo hosts a week-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American heritage and traditions through a series of cultural exhibits and performances, a grand parade and a plaza festival. The festivities kick off Saturday, coinciding with the free Natsumatsuri Family Festival at Japanese American National Museum (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Saturday’s entertainment includes performances by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko and East LA Taiko, craft stations, interactive story time and games.

Japanese Car Cruise– Sunday 8:00 – 11:00 AM at Petersen Automotive Museum. From time-attackers to showstoppers and custom builds, the event promises an impressive showcase of JDM legends spanning several floors of the Petersen Garage. Car enthusiasts from across California flock to Los Angeles for this renowned show, eager to display their prized vehicles and share in the culture and history of Japanese automotive excellence.6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

FoLAR’s Third Annual River Fest – Sunday, Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) invites the public to River Fest a free, all-ages event featuring live performances by local artists, a visual art gallery, a vendor marketplace, eco-friendly family activities, and food trucks. Ticket registration is required to enjoy all the complimentary festivities.

The Independent Shakespeare Co. is bringing a summer of the Bard to Griffith Park, but unlike in past years, the 2024 season will focus on a single production. From July 10 to September 1, catch Wednesday-through-Sunday performances of As You Like It at ISC’s familiar space near the Old Zoo.

Barnsdall Art Park Foundation Presents: Friday Night Wine Tasting – Grab a picnic blanket, sip and savor a selection of artisanal wines curated by Silverlake Wine, enjoy bites from local food trucks, and support the local arts community through this charitable event; all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Hollyhock House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz series is back for a season of free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza through November. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale! Saturday and Sunday 9 am-4 pm. Hundreds of incredible specimen plants will be on display, as well as many of the interesting and weird mutant plants. 11226 Christy Ave. Lake View Terrace