Things to Do in Pasadena This Week
Looking for things to do in Pasadena this week? Everything PAS pulls together a fresh, curated list of events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems happening across Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, South Lake, Bungalow Heaven, and South Pasadena — updated every week from verified local sources.
Whether you're a longtime local or visiting the Rose City for the first time, this week's guide covers everything from free community events to ticketed shows at the Rose Bowl, the Pasadena Playhouse, Norton Simon Museum, and The Huntington. Filter by free, family, live music, food and drink, or weekend picks to find the right plan for your schedule.
Every event below is sourced from official venues, city calendars, and verified partners — no fake listings, no AI-generated filler. Browse the full week, save your favorites, or jump straight to our editorial pick of the week.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Pasadena this week?
Everything PAS updates its weekly guide every Monday with fresh events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems across Pasadena. Browse the full list above or filter by free, family, live music, or weekend picks.
Are these Pasadena events verified?
Yes. Every event is sourced from official city calendars, verified venue websites, tourism boards, and approved partners. We do not publish AI-generated or fabricated event listings — each event must be traceable to a real, public source.
How often is the Pasadena events list updated?
The events list refreshes automatically multiple times per week and is fully rebuilt each Monday with the current week's curated picks.
Are there free things to do in Pasadena this week?
Yes — tap the "Free" filter at the top of the page to see only free events happening in Pasadena this week, including community concerts, farmers markets, art walks, and parks programming.
Things to Do in
Pasadena This Week
Your curated guide to the best events in the Rose City this week — Rose Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, Old Pasadena, museums, and nightlife.
This week in Pasadena, we've found 2 events and 2 weekend picks. Sourced from verified sources including Visit Pasadena, cityofpasadena.net, Rose Bowl Stadium, and official district partners.
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The Weekly Brief · week of Sep 28
Supporting small businesses and local legacies
From the upcoming Small Business Expo to important updates on federal tax relief for fire survivors, we are celebrating and supporting our local resilience.
- Pasadena Farmer's Market — Tue, Sep 29 · 363 East Villa Street
- Pasadena Trivia Night — Wed, Sep 30 · Stone Brewing Tap Room - Pasadena
- Small Business Expo 2026 — Wed, Sep 30 · Pasadena Convention Center
- Pasadena Farmer's Market — Sat, Oct 3 · Victory Park
In the news: New Federal Law Excludes Qualifying Eaton Fire Payments to Survivors From Federal Income Tax · Pasadena Conservatory of Music Appoints New Executive Director · Local Architects Design Awards Pivot to Honor Wildfire Rebuilding Projects
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If you only do one thing in Pasadena this week
Out of everything happening across the Rose City this week — Rose Bowl, Old Pasadena, the Playhouse, the Norton Simon — this is the one our editors would hand-pick as the most distinctly Pasadena moment of the week.
🌹 Weekend Picks
The best things happening Saturday & Sunday in Pasadena
Beyond Events: Hidden Gems &
Local Favorites for Pasadena
Not everything worth doing this week has a ticket or a start time. These are the gardens, alleys, Craftsman houses, and quiet corners of the Rose City that Pasadena locals genuinely love — anytime, any day.
Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
A 1935 private Japanese garden tucked behind a residential block off Arden Road — koi ponds, a traditional teahouse, and a stone-stepped landscape that feels worlds away from Colorado Boulevard.
Arlington Garden
Pasadena's only dedicated public garden — a free, three-acre Mediterranean-climate haven with citrus groves, a wisteria arbor, labyrinth, and benches tucked under olive trees.
Old Pasadena's Hidden Alleys
Mercantile Place, Castle Green Alley, and the brick passageways behind Colorado Boulevard hide string-lit patios, speakeasies, and 19th-century architecture most visitors miss.
The Speakeasy at The Pasadena
A hidden Prohibition-era-style cocktail lounge tucked behind a nondescript door in Old Pasadena. Velvet booths, low light, classic cocktails, and a vibe that's the polar opposite of the bustling street outside.
Mount Wilson Observatory
The 5,710-ft summit where Edwin Hubble proved the universe was expanding. Weekend public tours of the 100-inch and 60-inch telescopes plus seasonal evening concerts in the dome.
Curated by Everything PAS editors. Sourced from Visit Pasadena, AFAR, Atlas Obscura, and real local knowledge — not ads or sponsorships.
Sourced from visitpasadena.com, cityofpasadena.net, Rose Bowl Stadium, and official Pasadena partners.
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