Pasadena Weekend Events October 17th-19th

Pasadena Weekend Events October 17th-19th:

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

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 a captivating ‘Rhizome’ installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere.

Movies in the Park Saturdays at 5:30 pm at Memorial Park. This week is “The Emperor’s New Groove”. 1301 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge

Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, & Arcadia

Trick-or-Treat in the Garden at the Arboretum this Friday. Dress your little ones up in their Halloween costumes and come trick-or-treat in the garden to learn about the “spookier” side of nature! While searching for trick-or-treat stations, children will discover fun facts about the plants at each destination and receive a nature-based treat. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia

Kidspace Halloween Bash. Join the 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

At the Pasadena Fall Home Show, the goal is simple: to inspire, motivate, and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing exhibitors, you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena

South Pasadena Art Crawl Saturday – Bring a costume and your dancing shoes to the Crawl for an exciting afternoon of music, food, and fun at 121 Mission St, South Pasadena, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Enjoy live music by Dave & the Pterrordactyls from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, and stick around for more tunes from Piegari & Soriano playing from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Don’t miss the energetic Taiko drum performance taking place at Library Park from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. Earlier in the day, join an origami folding session in the Children’s Room from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. While you’re there, take advantage of the food and drink specials featuring German beer, pretzels, and hot dogs. It’s a festive day for all ages—come join the fun!

Craftsman Week, from October 19th to an unspecified date, is a beloved tradition. Pasadena will come alive with tours, talks, concerts, and special events celebrating the city’s rich Craftsman legacy. The week offers a variety of highlights, including walking tours through historic neighborhoods, exclusive VIP experiences focused on art glass and tile, and a keynote lecture by Brett Waterman, host of the Magnolia Network series Restored. Visitors can enjoy engaging exhibits, a lively craft fair, and a unique, intimate concert set in front of the famed Blinn House fireplace. Daily tours of the iconic Gamble House will be available throughout the week, along with a lunchtime conversation hosted by the Pasadena Museum of History and the “Save the Tiles” exhibit at the Blinn House. It’s a full celebration of Pasadena’s architectural heritage and artistic spirit.

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

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, a powerful and poetic play set in a Pittsburgh boarding house in 1911. It follows a group of men and women searching for lost family, identity, and purpose in the aftermath of slavery and during the Great Migration. When a mysterious stranger arrives looking for his long-lost wife, hidden pain and buried pasts come to the surface. With rich characters and lyrical dialogue, the play explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the enduring power of community and spiritual healing. Through November 9th at A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., 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 begins at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Holly Street.

Glendale, Burbank, and Toluca Lake

Friday is “Old School R&B” at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Haunted Adventure: Timeless Terror at Stough Canyon Park. Step into a maze where the past and present collide in unforgettable scares., October 17, 18, 24, and 25. 7:00 to 9:30 PM. 2300 East Walnut Ave. Burbank

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.

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.