Dec. 27 – Jan. 3
Sip & Savor in Lot 1 at Rose Bowl Stadium (678 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Eat, drink and celebrate with local restaurants and chefs, regional wineries and vintners, craft breweries, live entertainment and a kid’s zone. VIP admission is $125, general admission is $50, and child admission is $10. For more information, click here.
Your weekly events
Dec. 27
Moonlight Forest Lantern Art Festival at Los Angeles Arboretum, Dec. 27 – Jan. 3 from 5:30-10 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). Step into the jaws of a shark, walk through a tunnel of lights timed to music, delight in an igloo full of penguins and interact with the displays. Tickets range from $23-$28. For more information, click here.
Social Dance Party at Dance Street from 8:30-10 p.m. (2295 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). Gather your friends and dance the night away. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, click here.
Dec. 28
Historic Pub Crawl in Old Pasadena from 2-5 p.m. (265 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91101). This guided walking tour of Pasadena’s original downtown includes stops at pubs distinctive for their history, architecture, and spirits. Tickets are $20. For more information, click here.
Pasadena Scavenger Hunt in Pasadena, Dec. 28-29 at 10 a.m. (100 Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour. Tickets are $39 for two players. For more information, click here.
Kirk Fletcher at Copper Still Grill from 5-7 p.m. (610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Are you a fan of blues guitar? Then you don’t want to miss this intimate show. Tickets range from $15-$50. For more information, click here.
Holiday Salsa Social at Sonata Room from 7:45 p.m. to Dec. 29 at 1 a.m. (210 N. First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006). Revel in a fabulous evening dancing the night away to scintillating salsa rhythms with friends old and new. Admission is $12. For more information, click here.
Dec. 29
Live on Green at Pasadena Convention Center from Dec. 29-31 beginning at 10:15 a.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Join the countdown to the New Year with six pavilions featuring entertainment, food, meet & greets, activities and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.
Dec. 30
saritaLA New Year’s Dinner at Araya Thai Cuisine from 7-10 p.m. (1311 S. Baldwin Ave. #A, Arcadia, CA 91077). saritaLA thrives on the fresh, fiery, vibrant flavors of Latin and Southeast Asian cuisine. You can sit, relax, enjoy handcrafted drinks, and delicious food. Tickets are $75 and include a five-course dinner and two seasonal handcrafted cocktails. For more information, click here.
Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve at Library Park from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Midnight may be too late for your little ones, so why not ring in the new year at noon instead? This event is free. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve on Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia from 7 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 12:30 a.m. (Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016). The entire family is invited to enjoy outdoor music and the celebratory ball lighting at midnight. For more information, call (626) 256-8246 or click here.
Gotham Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party at Dave & Buster’s from 8 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 1:30 a.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). Dress in your best flapper wear or classy cosplay to enjoy live music, DJs, karaoke, games, drinks and food. Tickets are $15. For more information, click here.
‘80s New Year’s Eve Party at 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill from 5-11:30 p.m. (110 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Celebrate the end of a decade by flashing back to the ‘80s. There will be an exclusive $5 tap list, specialty cocktails, movies and music all night long. Admission is free. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve Party at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Don’t be bitter, dress in glitter. There will be a food truck, specialty beers and a DJ. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve at Barney’s Beanery at 9 p.m. (99 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). They’ve got three floors hosting live DJs, karaoke, billiards, drink specials and the entire menu will be available until after midnight. Tickets range from $20-$35. For more information, click here.
Prince Tribute by Erotic City at The Rose at 9 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). There’s no better way to ring in the new year than partying like a rock star at The Rose in Pasadena. Tickets range from $35-$68. For more information, click here.
Pasadena Project Presents New Year Eve Party at Pasadena Antique Warehouse at 8 p.m. (1609 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104). Enjoy a youthful and intimate party. Tickets are $100. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve Bash at Barcelona & Sorriso at Barcelona at 8 p.m. (38 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). Ring in the new year with dinner, drinks, music, dancing and VIP bottle service. Presale tickets are $15 in purchased by Dec. 31. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Ixtapa at 9 p.m. (119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). This party sells out every year and features music, a free champagne toast at midnight, party favors and drinks. Presale tickets are $15 if purchased by Dec. 31. For more information, click here.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Southern California Children’s Museum from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Ring in 2020 before bedtime. Your kids can get creative decorating our Rose Parade “float” or exploring the messy play station.Admission is free. For more information, click here.
Noon Year’s Eve at Kidspace Children’s Museum from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Ring in the (almost) new year at noon with live DJs, party hats, confetti, and more. Activities included with museum admission of $14 per person for ages 1 and older. For more information, click here.
New Year’s Eve Party at Magnolia House from 10 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 2 a.m. (492 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). They’ll have beats by Prism DJS and plenty of cocktails. Ring in the New Year at midnight with a champagne toast and noisemakers from your swag bag. Party entry is $40 and a table reservation is $60. For more information, click here.
Jan. 1
Rose Parade Champagne Brunch at NOOR at 7:30 a.m. (300 E. Colorado Blvd. #200, Pasadena, CA 91101). Experience breathtaking views of the 131st Rose Parade while enjoying brunch in the award winning event space in Old Town Pasadena. Indoor seating for one adult is $175. For more information, click here.
Jan. 2
Amusement Park Engineering Mini Camp at Arcadia County Park, Jan. 2-3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006). In Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling. Registration is $160. For more information, click here.
Jan. 3
Flavors of Mediterranean Cuisine at Sauté Culinary Academy from 7-10 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). This collection features delicious and nourishing recipes that evoke the essence of the Mediterranean region while helping you work your way toward optimal health. Tickets are $75. For more information, click here.