Sunday, December 14, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Holidays @ the Playhouse: Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” click for more information »
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” returns to delight audiences once again! This marionette adaptation of the classic ballet, created in 1969, combines traditional characters like Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugarplum Fairy with Bob Baker’s whimsical creations. Featuring large-scale marionettes and i…
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: All day event
Winter Frolic click for more information »
From November 7 through January 11, 2026, Winter Frolic returns! It’s Kidspace Children’s Museum’s playful take on the coolest of all seasons. Kidspace will transform into a land of wonder and delight, filled with all your favorite, imaginative, cold-weather activities, but without snowplows and…
Event Location: Kidspace Children’s Museum
Cost: $13.50 – $15.50
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: All day event
‘Tis the Season to Adopt! click for more information »
Bring joy home this season with Home for the Holidays, a festive promotion running December 14–31 that waives adoption fees for large dogs (40 lbs. and over) and cats (1 year and older). Generously sponsored by Pet Care Foundation, thanks to a grant from the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation, now is th…
Event Location: Pasadena Humane
Cost: Varies
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Wreath Making Workshop click for more information »
Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the garden. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes greenery, wreath forms, and wire, but it is recommended that you bring your own gloves. Thi…
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $55.00 – $60.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Assessment for PREP-Course for Public Access Test (PAT+T) for Service Dog Training click for more information »
MobilityDog offers a 19-week training program designed for individuals who want to train their own Service Dog for public access readiness. Participants receive guided instruction, assessments, and hands-on practice to prepare their dog for the Public Access Test. Ideal for anyone seeking greater in…
Event Location: MobilityDog Offices
Cost: $150.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Post Fire Series: DIY Compost Filter Socks click for more information »
A free hands-on workshop creating ecological filter socks that can help clear post-fire contaminants from runoff water. In part one of this two part series, we’ll learn about how to pack a mix of compost, mulch, fungi, and biochar into creative ecological socks made from remnant fabrics such as bur…
Event Location: Arlington Garden Pasadena
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Annual Holiday Tour click for more information »
Built in 1898, Castle Green was designed by architect Frederick I. Roehrig, who drew inspiration from Moorish, Spanish, and Victorian influences. Today, Castle Green stands as one of Pasadena’s most treasured historic landmarks and remains a majestic centerpiece of the city. During the Annual Holi…
Event Location: Castle Green Pasadena
Cost: Call for ticket cost
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A Victorian Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage click for more information »
Take a step back in time and join LA County Arboretum for a Victorian Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage! The historic core of the garden will be transformed into a holiday marketplace featuring local vendors, Victorian entertainment, visits with Santa, and walkthrough tours of the Queen Anne Cottage…
Event Location: LA County Arboretum
Cost: $10.00 – $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Second Sundays: Radical Histories click for more information »
Celebrate the legacy of Chicano art in the new exhibition “Radical Histories: Chicano Prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum” through artmaking, music, and conversations with curators at this event for visitors of all ages. Self Help Graphics Printing Workshop: Join Self Help Graphics & Art for a special printmaking workshop. Create your own foam block print inspired by the artwork fea …
Event Location: The Huntington’s MaryLou and George Boone Gallery
Cost: $13.00 – $29.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Vroman’s Bookstore & PJ Library of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Present: Dara Henry reading from & signing Hanukkah Pajamakkahs click for more information »
A lively picture book celebrating holiday traditions, the patience of parenting, sibling relationships, and children’s fondness for pajamas, along with a fun, read-aloud, new book to help everyone celebrate the holiday together – in, or out, of pajamakkahs. When Ruthie receives pajamakkahs for H…
Event Location: Vroman’s Bookstore
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Resonance: A Yoga and Sound Journey click for more information »
Resonance: A Yoga & Sound Journey is a monthly practice led by Pasadena-born yoga teacher (and musician) Qur’an Shaheed with a guest musician, on second Sundays of each month. The late morning/early afternoon session blends movement, breath, and live music outdoors to deepen the mind-body-nature c…
Event Location: Arlington Garden Pasadena
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Stardust Memorias: An Eaton Fire Storytelling Retreat click for more information »
Armory Center for the Arts is hosting an intimate and supportive two-day storytelling retreat for individuals and families impacted by the Eaton Fire. Guided by Amy Shimshon-Santo with Cristal Trujillo, participants will have the opportunity to transform their experiences into new meanings through s…
Event Location: Armory Center for the Arts
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Holidays @ the Playhouse: Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” click for more information »
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” returns to delight audiences once again! This marionette adaptation of the classic ballet, created in 1969, combines traditional characters like Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugarplum Fairy with Bob Baker’s whimsical creations. Featuring large-scale marionettes and i…
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lanterman Holiday Open House click for more information »
Celebrate the season at Lanterman’s Holiday Open House, a festive marketplace featuring local artisans, handmade gifts, and seasonal treats. Enjoy music, crafts, and community cheer as you shop for unique holiday treasures. It’s the perfect way to support local makers and get into the holiday spi…
Event Location: Lanterman House
Cost: Call for details
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Annie click for more information »
Young Stars Theatre presents Annie, featuring music by Charles Strouse, book by Thomas Meehan, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented by special permission from Tribune Content Agency, LLC, the production is based on the timeless comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Little Orphan Annie tells the story …
Event Location: Fremont Centre Theatre
Cost: $30.00 – $35.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Music @ Vroman’s with The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere! click for more information »
Join Vroman’s Bookstore as they celebrate the holidays with music! The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere is what happens when 16(ish) ukes of wildly varying shapes, sizes, and questionable backgrounds fall into the hands of an equally eclectic group of humans. This isn’t your average uk…
Event Location: Vroman’s Bookstore
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol click for more information »
A Noise Within presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Geoff Elliott. Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott. The region’s longest-running annual holiday tradition returns! Perfect for all ages, this timeless story of redemption is filled to the brim with music…
Event Location: A Noise Within
Cost: $41.75 – $72.75
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
The Queen’s Six click for more information »
Based at Windsor Castle, members of The Queen’s Six make up part of the Lay Clerks of St. George’s Chapel, whose homes lie within the Castle walls. The ensemble formed in 2008, the 450th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom they take their name. Now they perform for a much wi…
Event Location: Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium
Cost: $25.00 – $70.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Atzmi (Essence of Myself) click for more information »
Deborah Rosen and Dancers are thrilled to announce three special performances featuring the premiere of its exciting new work, Atzmi (Essence of Self), and the re-staging of its acclaimed piece, FRAG …. mented. These performances are made possible in part by the generous support from the City of P…
Event Location: A Room to Create (ARC)
Cost: $18.00 – $35.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Holidays @ the Playhouse: Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” click for more information »
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” returns to delight audiences once again! This marionette adaptation of the classic ballet, created in 1969, combines traditional characters like Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugarplum Fairy with Bob Baker’s whimsical creations. Featuring large-scale marionettes and i…
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Wicked GOAT | Technicolor Goat click for more information »
Wicked GOAT Season 4 is all about color, creativity, and musical exploration. Join PCM’s first concert as they dive into how composers translate color into sound. There will be vibrant works by Jennifer Higdon, Andy Akiho, and a world premiere by the brilliant Brendan Faegre. If you’ve ever wonde…
Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Pasadena Pro Musica Presents “The Light of Hope Returning” Holiday Concert click for more information »
Come bask in the glorious sounds of Shawn Kirchner’s beautifully crafted holiday music designed to lift our spirits, renew our awe at the patterns of the seasons, and remind us that hope is our communal life force. “The Light of Hope Returning” is a celebration of folk carols in which Kirchner…
Event Location: First United Methodist Church
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Enchant Los Angeles at Santa Anita Park click for more information »
Enchant Los Angeles invites guests to explore every corner of its immersive holiday world at Santa Anita Park. Visitors can step into a storybook brought to life – wandering through glowing trails, gliding across the ice, savoring festive flavors, and discovering new magic at every turn. Each path p…
Event Location: Santa Anita Park
Cost: $29.00 – $45.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Enchanted Forest of Light click for more information »
Enchanted Forest of Light transforms the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with dynamic, interactive light installations. Highlights include the beloved stained-glass cottages by Tom Fruin, dazzling sculptures by HYBYCOZO, the Flower Power experience along the Promenade, and the luminescent Ancien…
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $10.00 – $45.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Annie click for more information »
Young Stars Theatre presents Annie, featuring music by Charles Strouse, book by Thomas Meehan, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented by special permission from Tribune Content Agency, LLC, the production is based on the timeless comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Little Orphan Annie tells the story …
Event Location: Fremont Centre Theatre
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Cemetery Wildlife Walk click for more information »
Observe some of the wild animals that call the cemetery home while learning more about this historic graveyard. Let’s go for a walk in the cemetery! Join Pasadena Humane at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena for an morning wildlife walk. Participants will observe the ma…
Event Location: Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery
Cost: $7.18
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
30MM Presents: Home Alone – A 30-Minute Musical Parody click for more information »
Get ready for a hilarious holiday mash-up as 30MM (30?Minute Musicals) brings a whirlwind spoof of Home Alone – condensed into rapid?fire, music?packed performances with tongue?in?cheek charm. What’s 30MM all about? This acclaimed comedy troupe takes beloved cult?classic films, distill…
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Earthquake click for more information »
After almost 30 years of selling out rooms all over the country and now the world, Earthquake born Nathaniel Stroman has mastered his crafts as a beloved comedian, actor, voice artist and radio personality. He’s exceeded his own expectations, as he continues to thrive in the comedy arena, and he s…
Event Location: Ice House Comedy Club’s Legendary Room
Cost: $35.50
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Earthquake click for more information »
After almost 30 years of selling out rooms all over the country and now the world, Earthquake born Nathaniel Stroman has mastered his crafts as a beloved comedian, actor, voice artist and radio personality. He’s exceeded his own expectations, as he continues to thrive in the comedy arena, and he s…
Event Location: Ice House Comedy Club’s Legendary Room
Cost: $35.50
