Kids Activities in Pasadena This Week

Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Baby Rhyme Time   click for more information »
“Join us at the Library!” Baby Rhyme Time is for families with littles from birth to age two. Enjoy songs, stories, and more. No registration required….
Event Location: Sierra Madre Temporary Library
Cost: Free

Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Read and Play   click for more information »
Enjoy a short family storytime followed by self-guided play activities. This session encourages creativity, imagination, and dexterity and increases children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Santa Catalina Branch Library
Cost: Free

Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Mindful Mondays at SCCM   click for more information »
Start your week with mindfulness techniques and lessons that all family members can benefit from. This weekly program introduces children to breathing exercises, sensory awareness, stretching, mantras, and easy meditations. Join SCCM for a storytime followed by a mindfulness exercise every week! No …
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00

Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Barks & Books: Read with Cody   click for more information »
Come to the library on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for a visit with Pet Partners Sharon and Cody. Cody the dog loves listening to children read to him and can’t wait to hear their favorite stories! Reading to a specially trained therapy dog builds confidence and is dog-gone fun. Present…
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime with a Water Treatment Operator   click for more information »
This May, Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) celebrates Water Awareness Month! “Join us for a water-themed story time filled with stories, songs, crafts, and fun with your PWP crew!” For ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. See a water distribution demonstration and enjoy a water wise craft….
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime   click for more information »
Join Hastings Branch Library for a storytime full of songs, rhymes, puppets, and fingerplays! For ages 1-3 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Hastings Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Messy Play at SCCM   click for more information »
Start your week with mindfulness techniques and lessons that all family members can benefit from. This weekly program introduces children to breathing exercises, sensory awareness, stretching, mantras, and easy meditations. Join SCCM for a storytime followed by a mindfulness exercise every week! No …
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Barks & Books   click for more information »
Children can read to a gentle, well-trained therapy dog, removing the anxiety they may experience when reading aloud to an adult or their peers. This helps strengthen reading skills and boosts confidence in reading aloud! Presented by Love on a Leash and Pet Partners. No sign-ups required, but a …
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Seasonal Craft   click for more information »
“Join us for an afternoon craft at the Main Library!” This program is best suited for children (grades K-5), and their parents/caregivers are welcome. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Sign up at the above link….
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime   click for more information »
Join Villa Parke Branch Library for a fun storytime on Wednesday mornings. Enjoy stories, books, crafts, and music. Acompañanos los miercoles en las mañanas a un divertido cuentacuento. Habra cuentos, libros, manualidades y musica….
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime   click for more information »
Join Santa Catalina Branch Library for stories, songs, and fingerplays! Best for ages 3-5 and their caregivers….
Event Location: Santa Catalina Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Storytime   click for more information »
Join Allendale Branch Library for an indoor 20-minute storytime with books, songs, rhymes and fun for ages 0-2!…
Event Location: Allendale Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime   click for more information »
Join San Rafael Branch Libray as they welcome early learners for storytime. There will be songs, dancing, finger-plays and lots of fun! Every Wednesday at 11am for age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Call San Rafael Library for more information….
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Read! Build! Play!   click for more information »
Adding self-guided play after storytime will help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Encourage your toddlers to use their creativity, imagination, and dexterity; increasing their physical, cognitive, and emotional development….
Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Leeme Un Cuento (“Read Me a Story”)   click for more information »
Lo invitamos a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar a volar su imaginación con historias en español, música, manualidades y mucho más. Join La Pintoresca Branch Library for Spanish Storytime every Wednesday….
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime   click for more information »
Join Villa Parke Branch Library for a fun storytime on Thursday mornings. Enjoy stories, books, crafts, and music….
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime   click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning! Join Jefferson Branch Library for a storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun! For ages 18 months to 36 months and their caregivers….
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Storytime for Ages 0-5   click for more information »
Join your child in an exploration of the wonders of the world. Singing, dancing, music, crafts and beautiful books….
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Tales: Interactive Storytime for Preschoolers   click for more information »
Join Linda Vista Branch Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for a fun and interactive storytelling session! Bring your preschool-aged kids for an engaging experience filled with imagination and laughter. Come share in the magic of stories—unless otherwise specified, we can’t wait to see you the…
Event Location: Linda Vista Branch Library
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Circle Time at SCCM   click for more information »
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? “Learn more about our amazing state and its important people in history through storytime, arts activities, games, scavenger hunts and more!” Children 10 and under are free….
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00

Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Play and Learn   click for more information »
Come enjoy educational toys, puzzles, color, listen to preschool music and have fun with friends. …
Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library
Cost: Free

Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Wild California Explorers   click for more information »
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? “Learn more about our amazing state and its important people in history through storytime, arts activities, games, scavenger hunts and more!” Children 10 and under are free….
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Spring Blooms Activity   click for more information »
Celebrate Descanso Gardens’ blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required….
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $5.00 – $15.00

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Sing-Along at SCCM   click for more information »
Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs! From shakers to drums, SCCM is ready to make some noise! Children 10 and under are free….
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
PCM at The Gamble House | Musical Storytime   click for more information »
Led by Young Musicians Department Chair, Rachael Denny, PCM students and faculty perform and read “Charlie Parker Played Be Bop!”. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 enjoy story time, craft activities, creative movement, and a mini-concert….
Event Location: The Gamble House
Cost: Free

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Sensory Storytime   click for more information »
Sensory Storytime is an “adaptive” program designed for preschool age children with autism or other special healthcare needs. It is a free, fun, interactive program which combines books, songs, movement, play and therapeutic activities that support sensory integration. If your child has difficulty…
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Magic of Science   click for more information »
Kids see science in action as they create a container of bubbly “lava” and learn how to paint using paper clips and magnets! They can even explore top-rated science products and hear a favorite story. Parents and guardians, check in at the event for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! …
Event Location: Lakeshore Learning
Cost: Free

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Spring Blooms Activity   click for more information »
Celebrate Descanso Gardens’ blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required….
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $5.00 – $15.00

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Sustainability Sundays at SCCM   click for more information »
Let’s get creative! Part sensory play, part art class and part environmental studies, participants will learn about the environment and how they can help take care of the planet while exploring items from the SCCM’s garden or building amazing creations out of recycled materials! “Join us every S…
Event Location: Southern California Children’s Museum
Cost: $9.00 – $10.00