Celebrate Joy This December
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING | DEC 3
Tree Lighting: 6pm, Parade: 7pm > MONROVIA, Library Park
Kick off the holiday season with the “Bright Lights, Holiday Delights” parade. Come early for the tree-lighting ceremony! cityofmonrovia.org
FESTIVAL IN LIGHTS | DEC 4
4-6:30pm > LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, Memorial Park
Santa Claus arrives in an antique vehicle & lights up this annual event. Play in snow & enjoy great food. lacanadaflintridge.com
ARTISANAL LA HOLIDAY MARKET | DEC 5
11am-8pm > OLD PASADENA, 110 E. Holly Street & Beyond Eat, drink & be merry all while checking names off your list! Come together for an European market-inspired shopping experience. artisanalla.com
SOUTH LAKE’S HOLIDAYFEST | DEC 5
12-5pm > PASADENA, South Lake Avenue
Join in on the holiday activities around the District: in-store specials, horse & carriage rides, photos with Santa & more! southlakeavenue.org
HOLIDAY LOOK-IN TOUR | DEC 5-6
9:30am-4pm > PASADENA, Locations Vary
A self-guided tour of 4 elegant homes decorated for the holidays and a FREE holiday boutique. pasadenaholidaylookin.org
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE FESTIVAL | DEC 12
Festival: 2pm, Tree Lighting: 6pm > ALTADENA Public Library
Get in the holiday spirit and visit the oldest, large-scale Christmas lighting spectacle in the US. christmastreelane.net
GLENDORA’S CHRISTMAS PARADE | DEC 12
9am > GLENDORA Village
“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” themed parade is led by the award-winning GHS Tartan band! glendorachristmasparade.com
PERFORMING ARTS
HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT & SING-A-LONG | DEC 2
6-7:30pm > ALTADENA Public Library
And evening of holiday music and celebration with Joel Taylor Jazz Trio featuring Jeff Richman & Dean Taba. altadenalibrary.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL | DEC 5-23
Times Vary > PASADENA, 3352 E. Foothill Boulevard
What better way to ring in this festive season? Wonder, winter and wit are here; all hail Dickens’ Christmas cheer! anoisewithin.org
NUTCRACKER | DEC 12-13, 19-20, 22-23
2pm > PASADENA, 1985 E. Locust Street
More than 80 dancers magically bring to life Clara’s Christmas Eve dream of a Nutcracker Prince, Mouse King & Sugar Plum Fairy. pasadenadance.org
PODLEY HOLIDAY GIFT BOUTIQUE | DEC 3
4:30-7:30pm > PASADENA, Podley Properties: 897 Granite Drive
Shop local with vendors featuring jewelry, home decors & more. Bring your family for FREE photos with Santa while enjoying wine & refreshments! podley.com/blog
FAMILY FUN WITH SANTA & MORE!
SANTA CLAUS PARTY | DEC 5
10am-12pm > GLENDORA Public Library
Join Santa for lots of fun, activities & refreshments! ci.glendora.ca.us
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & SNOW FESTIVAL | DEC 5
Breakfast: 8:30am & 10:30am, Festival: 9am-2pm ARCADIA Community Center
FREE festival with holiday entertainment, crafts, trolley rides, sled runs & snow play areas. Breakfast $10/person. arcadiachamber.org
SANTA IN THE PLAZA | DEC 5, 12, 19
Carriage Rides: 3-7pm, Santa Photos: 5-7pm > GLENDORA Village
Santa is coming to town! Carriage rides along the Avenue & Santa photo opportunities. villageglendora.com
KIDSPACE SNOW DAYS | DEC 26-30
Times Vary > PASADENA, Kidspace Museum
Break out your mittens, boots and snow hat for a day of winter wonderland fun with real snow & winter-themed activities. kidspacemuseum.org
ROSE PARADE EVENTS
MINI ROSE FLOAT ACTIVITY | DEC 21
10-11am > SIERRA MADRE Public Library
“Find Your Adventure” at this fun & FREE annual celebration. All ages welcome. cityofsierramadre.org
ROSE PARADE FLOAT DECORATING | DEC 27-31
9am > PASADENA, Rosemont Pavillion
See the final stages of float preparation & experience the magic before their debut in the 2015 Rose Parade! tournamentofroses.com
BANDFEST | DEC 29-30
Times Vary > PASADENA City College
Bandfest, presented by REMO, will feature the outstanding bands selected to participate in the 2015 Rose Parade. tournamentofroses.com
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES NEW YEAR’S DAY ROSE PARADE | JAN 1
8am-1pm > PASADENA, Colorado Boulevard
The Rose Parade’s elaborate floats now feature computerized animation & exotic natural materials from around the world. tournamentofroses.com
