Be thankful this November with fun family events to do in the following areas:
ALTADENA | LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE | GLENDORA | MONROVIA | SIERRA MADRE | PASADENA
THINGS TO DO ~ NOVEMBER 2015
ANNUAL EVENTS
PASADENA HERITAGE CRAFTSMAN WEEKEND
NOV 13-15
Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Various PASADENA Locations
A tribute to the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Bus tours, walking and drive-yourself tours. Seminars, workshops & presentations. pasadenaheritage.org
GLENDORA HOLIDAY STROLL | NOV 20 6-9pm
GLENDORA Village: Santa arrives in the Village, Christmas tree lighting and carriage rides!
villageglendora.com
ANNUAL ELVES’ FAIRE | NOV 21
10am-4pm 209 E. Mariposa St., ALTADENA
FREE event featuring games, arts & crafts, shopping and food that will delight Faire-goers of all ages. elves-faire.com
DOO DAH PARADE | NOV 22
11am Colorado Blvd., PASADENA
Wacky, unusual & entertaining pageant participants travel down Colorado Boulevard. This annual event is FREE! pasadenadoodahparade.info
FAMILY FUN
HARRY POTTER PARTY | NOV 7
3-5pm SIERRA MADRE Public Library
Enjoy costumes, treats & games for kids of all ages at the Library’s Harry Potter Party. cityofsierramadre.com
INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY | NOV 15
10am-6pm ALTADENA Library District
Stop by the children’s room and play your favorite board games or try new ones! altadenalibrary.org
MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT | NOV 16
6-7:45pm Community Room at MONROVIA Public Library
Enjoy freshly popped popcorn & enjoy a terrific movie. CLUE: A poor boy wins a tour of the most eccentric candy factory of all. libraryinsight.net
PERFORMING ARTS
BREAKING THROUGH | THROUGH NOV 22
Times Vary Pasadena Playhouse, PASADENA
A singer/songwriter embarks on a journey to find her way back to her authentic self. pasadenaplayhouse.org
A CHRISTMAS MEMORY | NOV 27 – DEC 27
Times Vary Sierra Madre Playhouse, SIERRA MADRE
Sure to delight, Truman Capote’s enchanting Depression-era story springs to life in this big-hearted musical treat. sierramadreplayhouse.org
FOOD DRIVES
PUT THE FORK IN HUNGER | NOV 14-15
8am-4pm Fork Plaza, PASADENA
The Fork Foundation’s Largest Food Drive – Give thanks by “filling the bag” this holiday season. foothillunitycenter.org
THANKSGIVING DAY RUN & FOOD DRIVE | NOV 25-26
8-11:30am Community Center, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
Bringing the community together for a good cause. The morning begins with a 5K run and ends with a mile run for kids. cclcf.org
FESTIVALS
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVAL | NOV 6, 13, 20, 27
5:30-9pm Myrtle Avenue, MONROVIA
The event features: a Farmers’ Market, unique food &craft vendors, outdoor dining, live music and kids activities. cityofmonrovia.org
GLENDALE HEALTH FESTIVAL | NOV 7
10am-3pm Civic Auditorium, GLENDALE
Much like a visit to your doctor’s office except that it includes activities for kids & the family, plus music and food ~ all FREE of charge. glendalehealthfestival.com
JAPANESE GARDEN FESTIVAL | NOV 7-8
9am-5pm Descanso Gardens, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
Descanso celebrates the art and culture of Japan with this family-friendly festival. Activities FREE with admission. descansogardens.org
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY SHOPPING
JACKALOPE ART FAIR | NOV 7-8
10am-5pm 275 S. Raymond Ave., PASADENA
This 2-day shopping destination features over 200 local artisans, crafters & DIY enthusiasts. jackalopeartfair.com
CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS MARKET | NOV 13-15
10am-6pm Pasadena Convention Center, PASADENA
Hand-crafted holiday shopping is here! Jewelry, ceramics, clothing, shoes, furnishings, glass & more. contemporarycraftsmarket.com
LA FETRA HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE | NOV 20 & 21
Times Vary La Fetra Center, GLENDORA
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with handcrafted items & holiday decor from over 40 vendors. ci.glendora.ca.us
PODLEY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE | DEC 3
4:30-7pm Podley Properties: 897 Granite Drive, PASADENA
Annual holiday gift boutique including wine, refreshments & FREE photos with Santa. podley.com/blog
