Pasadena Weekend Events October 3rd-5th

Pasadena Weekend Events October 3rd-5th:

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

Carved is back at Descanso Gardens from October 3rd to 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. Prepare to be amazed by glowing jack-o’-lanterns, intricately hand-carved giant pumpkins, and our captivating ‘Rhizome’ installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere.

Our office, Coldwell Banker Hallmark, will be hosting a booth this Saturday at Oktoberfest in Montrose. Join in for German-Style Food, Fun, Games, Rides, and Family Entertainment. Noon till 10 PM. 2200-2400 Honolulu Ave., Montrose

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

Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia

Friday night marks the 10th Annual Dumpling & Beer Festival! Enjoy bites from 20+ food vendors, tastings from 14 breweries (lineup subject to change), plus exciting giveaways and live entertainment. It’s the perfect night to eat, drink, and celebrate! 6-10 pm at Historic Mission District 428 Mission Drive, San Gabriel

Norton Simon offers free admission to all visitors on the first Friday of every month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy complimentary entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets necessary. 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Experience Kidspace Children’s Museum for free! Visitors are invited to join the fun for free on the first Friday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 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! Pasadena

Barks & Boos: Howl-o-ween at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time this Sunday! Join us for a spooktacular pet costume contest at 2:30 PM, and don’t miss your chance to meet adorable, adoptable dogs from Pasadena Humane. Test your pup’s skills on the fun dog agility course, too! 🎃 This festive event is included with paid garden admission. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Pasadena. The Arboretum in Arcadia is a fabulous place to go on any weekend. Click here for more events. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia

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

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

Friday night is Taylor Swift Album Release at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

4th Annual Family Pride in the Park – Live Music. Entertainment. Vendors. Resources. Kids Zone.Food Trucks. Fun and Games and more. Sunday noon to 5 pm. McCambridge Park 1515 N Glenoaks Blvd., 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.

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

Get ready for Oktoberfest Fun! This Saturday, the Public House transforms into a classic German beer hall! Enjoy pretzels, brats, and more, all of which you can wash down with any of the many traditional German-style beers we’ll be serving. Participate in stein-hoisting, sauerkraut-eating, and yodeling competitions for your chance to win fun prizes. Angel City Brewery 216 Alameda St, Los Angeles

Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm is the Olvera Street Muertos Artwalk brings together over 35 artists from the greater Los Angeles community selling original artwork, jewelry, accessories, clothing, face painting & more. The Muertos Artwalk is a hand-curated show designed to highlight the work of local artists. Shop small and shop local by supporting these artists and the merchants on Olvera Street. This family-friendly event is open to all and helps to create awareness about the traditional events hosted each year by the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation.

Every first Friday of the month, L.A.’s Chinatown stays open late for an evening of exploring the unique small businesses and contemporary art and culture spaces that make up the historic neighborhood. West Plaza and Chungking Road activate with local pop-up vendors, DJ-spun music, and extended hours at neighborhood art galleries. There is also a concurrent Damnoen Saduak Night Market at Central Plaza. The activations run from 5 to 10 p.m.

Sign Up for KTLA LIVE at the Farm *Saturday, October 4th. First 25 kids who sign up and then participate in the live event will receive a certificate for 5 Free Admission Passes to the 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, 25 Activity Tickets, and a pumpkin! Arrival Time: No later than 6:30 am at Underwood Farms’ 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark.

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.