Celebrate Earth Day
Playhouse Village is a walkable neighborhood where sustainability is part of everyday life. Celebrate Earth Day this April with events that bring the community together while discovering local eco-friendly businesses that inspire greener choices across the neighborhood.
Vroman’s Bookstore | 695 E Colorado Blvd
This Earth Day, Vroman’s Bookstore invites kids to a special musical storytime with Pasadena Conservatory of Music. This month’s featured read, Together by Mona Damluji, shows how collective action can help build a more sustainable and connected world.
Canterbury Records | 805 E Colorado Blvd
Established in 1956, Canterbury Records is L.A.’s longest-standing record store. Family-owned and fiercely independent, it has been a trusted destination for music lovers of all tastes. With a vast selection of new and used vinyl, Canterbury continues to celebrate the art of sustainable listening, one record at a time.
Buffalo Exchange | 468 E Colorado Blvd
Buffalo Exchange is a stylish, eco-conscious chain that buys, sells, and trades vintage and on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories for all genders. Open seven days a week, they accept a wide range of styles year-round. Be sure to drop in for their annual Earth Day Dollary Sale. Shop a special selection of clothing for just a dollar apiece and help save the planet from plastic waste!
Kid to Kid Pasadena | 456 E Colorado Blvd
Kid to Kid Pasadena offers gently used children’s clothing at accessible prices, with a focus on upcycling and reducing clothing waste. The shop buys and sells quality items for growing families. Follow along on Instagram for the latest arrivals and current buying needs. Learn more at kidtokid.com/upcycling.
My Zero Waste Store | 25 S El Molino Ave
My Zero Waste Store is a refill-and-reuse shop where customers bring their containers to stock up on everything from cleaning supplies to body care essentials. With eco-friendly alternatives and low-waste solutions, the shop makes sustainable living simple. Follow them on Instagram for community events and store updates!
Sibylline Records | 15 S El Molino Ave
Sibylline Records is an independent record shop that buys and sells vinyl with a passion for music and community. Alongside a curated selection of records, they host in-store events like live performances and poetry nights. Follow them on Instagram to stay in the loop on new arrivals, sales, and happenings at the shop.
The Battery Books & Music | 26 S Los Robles Ave
One of the few remaining used bookstores in Southern California, The Battery Books & Music, has spent over a decade as a trusted spot for buying and selling secondhand books and music. Quirky, welcoming, and full of character, the shop prides itself on its eclectic selection of unique reads and vinyl records. Inquiries about purchases can be made through the store’s website or Instagram.
Union Cycle Track | Union St | Arroyo Parkway—Hill Ave
Ride to work on Pasadena’s brand new Union Cycle Track, which connects cyclists to Old Pasadena, Civic Center, Playhouse Village, Pasadena City College, CalTech, City Hall, and Metro A Line stations. Get a little exercise and enjoy the sights as you cycle through the picturesque City of Pasadena.