Pasadena Weekend Events October 10th-12th

Pasadena Weekend Events October 10th-12th:

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

County Fair, Saturday at Paradise Canyon Elementary, 10 am-3 pm. Inflatables, music, Habit burger trucks, Handel’s ice cream truck, pumpkin patch, silent auction, games, pie eating contest, and more. 471 Knight Way, La Canada

Carved at Descanso Gardens through October 30th. Descanso Railroad will be specially lit for Carved, and new ghosts will join the family of wood spirits carved from five enormous logs by Chainsaw Jenna. Enjoy glowing jack-o’-lanterns, intricately hand-carved giant pumpkins, and our captivating ‘Rhizome’ installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere.

Movies in the Park Saturdays at 6 pm at Memorial Park. This week is “The Wild Robot”. 1301 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge

Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, & Arcadia

Kidspace Halloween Bash. Join the rollicking costume parades, take a thrilling trike ride through a spooky house, and adopt a monster for Halloween. Kick off the spooky season with a day packed full of monstrously fun family memories! Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena

Huntington Gardens is another great place to visit. Roses and Orchids are currently blooming. Click here for events. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

This Saturday and Sunday, the Artisan Handcraft Market returns to the Pasadena Convention Center. This festive fall gathering transforms the convention center into a vibrant marketplace, where more than 200 independent artisans and makers showcase their work. Step into a world of artistry and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Pasadena Convention Center,300 E. Green St., Pasadena

Craftsman Week, through October 19th, is a beloved tradition. Pasadena will come alive with tours, talks, concerts, and special events celebrating the city’s rich Craftsman legacy. Highlights include walking tours of historic neighborhoods, VIP art glass and tile experiences, a keynote lecture by Brett Waterman, host of the Magnolia Network series Restored, engaging exhibits, a lively craft fair, and an intimate concert in front of the famed Blinn House fireplace. Throughout the week, daily tours are available at the Gamble House, a lunchtime conversation with the Pasadena Museum of History, and a “Save the Tiles” exhibit at the Blinn House.

Join Pasadena Walking Tours on Friday evenings for an original and locally run walking tour, Haunted Pasadena. Pasadena Walking Tours is well-known for its ongoing research and fact-checked stories. Explore eerie alleys, hidden courtyards, and historic sites, including mortuaries and theaters, as the haunted secrets of Pasadena’s past are revealed. The Stand 36 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM), in partnership with ArtCenter College of Design, will present Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community as part of JANM on the Go now through November 12th. Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery, ArtCenter College of Design, South Campus 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena

Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, this guided walk explores hidden alleys and historic streets in search of delicious multicultural bites and sweet treats. Discover the rich stories behind each dish and meet passionate local merchants along the way. The tour starts at Raymond Avenue and Holly Street.

Glendale, Burbank, and Toluca Lake

Saturday is Cha Cha Slide Day at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “Try Three Wines for $12.” Begin with a white wine, and then move on to two reds. Typically, the middle wine is lighter to medium-bodied, followed by a heavier wine. New wines are poured each weekend. In addition to the “Wine Flight,” there are options by the glass and a selection of beers. 3459 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale

Downtown Burbank Cultural Market. This unique outdoor market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard, on the AMC walkway in Downtown Burbank.

Fine Arts, Flea Market, and Pumpkin Patch / Call for Artisans! This Saturday, 11 am -4 pm. Donate a decorated pumpkin for a charitable cause! Proceeds will benefit the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter, Better Banking, 1800 W Magnolia Blvd., Burbank

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

Los Angeles and Vicinity

The Fairplex transforms into a fantastical Bavarian Oktoberfest every Friday and Saturday with live oompah bands, DJs, and plenty of German food and beers to go around now through October 18th. 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona

Bob Baker Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. Halloween Spooktacular invites you into a world of new thrills and curious creations—from the toe-tapping birth of Frankenstein’s monster to an out-of-this-world Venetian dreamscape. Let your imagination wander… and beware, it lurks through November 9th. 📍 4949 York Boulevard, Los Angeles

Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum. Discover Autry’s Family Play Space, where creativity and curiosity go hand in hand. Build a barn after hearing a fireside story, tinker with a train while exploring Texas Longhorns, or take in local art before going on a pretend grocery run. Sketch an elderberry, then relax in the library under the grapevine canopy. It’s interactive, educational, and fun for all ages—only at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles.