Top Things To Do In Pasadena: October 9th through 15th

October 9th through 30th

Carved at Descanso Gardens

The event features thousands of hand-carved pumpkins along a 1-mile trail through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove. Guests can enjoy large natural sculptures, interactive totems, a hay maze, and pumpkin carving demonstrations. The event also includes themed food and beverages, picnic seating, and a pumpkin house, creating a fun harvest festival atmosphere for all ages.
Buy Tickets

October 9th through February 17th 2025

Plugged In: Art and Electric Light

"Plugged In: Art and Electric Light" is an exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum showcasing 11 works from 1964 to 1970 that explore the themes of technology, mass media, and industrial material through electric light. The exhibition is in collaboration with clockmakers and engineers, in which artists used various light sources and sounds for their creations.
Buy Tickets

October 12th and 13th

Pasadena Fall Home Show

The Home Show is an event designed to inspire and motivate individuals for their home improvement projects, whether minor or major. It features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in an interactive environment to help attendees plan with confidence.
Learn More

October 12th

UCLA vs. Minnesota

UCLA continues Big Ten play against the Minnesota Gophers who are coming off an impressive win against USC. UCLA will look to get back on track after a tough string of games. The game kicks off at 6:00PM at the Rose Bowl.
Buy Tickets

October 13th

Rose Bowl Flea Market

On the second Sunday of every month the Rose Bowl Flea Market boasts over 2,500 vendors selling items from local art to vintage clothing.
Learn More