Name: Walktober: Monday Fun Run/Walk at Run With Us
Start: 2026-10-19T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-19T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Run With Us

Featured Activities

at the very bottom of a body of water: Oct 22-Nov 29

Passing Strange: Nov 4-Nov 29

Pasadena Heritage: Sounds of the Sixties: Nov 12 | 6:30PM-8:45PM

CicLAvia: Nov 15 | 9AM-3PM

Click on each day to see full list of activities for that date.

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October 2026
Vroman’s Bookstore: Joey Clift, in conversation with Ally Beardsley and illustrator Julie Fiveash, discusses We’ve Been Here the Whole Time!

October 12 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Peabody and Emmy-nominated Native comedian Joey Clift takes you on a journey to discover the largest population you don't know in his hilarious debut for fans of Michael Harriot, Mo Rocca, and Phoebe Robinson. Foreword by Shane Hawk, writer and co-editor of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology! Put away the construction […]

Free Event
Vroman’s Bookstore: Rebekah Faubion, in conversation with Liz Kerin, discusses & signs What a Nightmare

October 16 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

They called her a nightmare, so she became one. Haven Powers has spent years trying to disappear. Once a loud, troublemaking girl who defied every expectation in her small town of Friendship, Texas, now she's learned to hide her fire behind a quiet receptionist's smile. It's safer that way--for her, and for everyone else. When […]

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Walktober: 99 Years and 11 Months of Route 66

October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm In-Person Event

Walk Your Kicks along Pasadena's Route 66 with author, historian, and Route 66 expert Scott Piotrowski Scott Piotrowski, author of "Finding the End of the Mother Road: Route 66 in Los Angeles County," and past president of the California Historic Route 66 Association, leads this urban explorative hike along the famed Mother Road. Covering most […]

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AC Hotel: Paint & Sip: Sweet November

October 17 @ 2:00 pm In-Person Event

AC Hotel Pasadena 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, United States

Get creative with a Paint & Sip at AC Hotel Pasadena. Guests can enjoy a relaxed evening of painting, sipping, and socializing while following along with guided instruction to create their own artwork. No painting experience is necessary, making it an easygoing night out for friends, couples, or anyone looking to try something creative. […]

$45
Vroman’s Bookstore: Leslie Adame, in conversation with Ashley Granillo, discusses & signs Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen (Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic #2)

October 17 @ 2:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Secrets, magic, and danger collide in the second book of Leslie Adame's thrilling middle grade fantasy series, as Chloe must master her newfound powers to stop a destructive sorcerer -- perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Witchlings. After saving her parents from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, Chloe Vega just […]

Free
Vroman’s Bookstore: Vroman’s Bookstore celebrates 100 years of Caltech with David Zierler

October 17 @ 5:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

David Zierler, Caltech’s institutional historian, is the Ronald and Maxine Linde Director of the Caltech Heritage Project. This year he published To Illuminate Nature, from Molecules to the Cosmos, a beautifully illustrated book about Caltech’s first century of discovery and impact. Based on oral history interviews of Caltech’s leading faculty, staff, trustees, and alumni with […]

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Pasadena Heritage: Craftsman Week

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pasadena Heritage: Craftsman Week

Pasadena Heritage’s beloved Craftsman Week returns to celebrate Pasadena’s rich legacy as the West Coast center of the Arts and Crafts movement. The week features a curated lineup of interior and walking tours, lectures, exhibitions, and hands-on demonstrations highlighting the architecture, craftsmanship, and enduring influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.

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FUMC Pasadena: Raise Against Hunger Food Drive

October 18 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm In-Person Event

First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

FUMC Pasadena invites the community to help fight hunger this October. While many people give generously during the holiday season, the weeks leading up to the holidays can be especially challenging for those in need. To help fill gaps in food donations and programs, FUMC is hosting a food drive. Join them on October 18 […]

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SCCM: ‘Tis The Season for Tamales Story Time & Craft

October 18 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm In-Person Event

Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States

Meet the creator of the book ‘Tis the Season for Tamales. Author and Illustrator Andrea Campos will lead an interactive, musical story time exploring her charming new picture book that celebrates Latinx food, culture, and holiday traditions. Kids will also have the opportunity to create their own paper bag puppet tamales!

Free with Admission
Vroman’s Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Jerell Hill, Elliot Blake & Travis Johns

October 18 @ 4:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Jerell Hill presents Developing Conscious Gratitude in Schools: A Blueprint for Shifting from Burdens to Brilliance Developing Conscious Gratitude in Schools transforms how educators address systemic inequality in American education. Jerell Hill presents a comprehensive blueprint for creating inclusive, empowering learning environments that shift students from burdens to brilliance, particularly those from low-income and marginalized […]

Free
Third@First: Piano Extravaganza

October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm In-Person Event

First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Acclaimed faculty pianists Bernadene Blaha (USC), Kevin Fitz-Gerald (USC), Sarkis Baltaian (Orange County School of the Arts), and First UMC’s own Junko Ueno Garrett (Occidental College) unite to play with eight hands on two pianos! Come hear music by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Moscheles, Ravel, and Rossini.

Free
Walktober: Monday Fun Run/Walk at Run With Us

October 19 @ 6:00 pm In-Person Event Walktober: Monday Fun Run/Walk at Run With Us

Run With Us 235 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA, United States

Kick off your week with us every Monday at Run With Us. Our social run/walk is open to all paces and abilities. Come meet new friends, test the latest shoes from top brands, and be part of the Run With Us Pasadena community.

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October 2026