Current Activities
Live Nativity Scenes
December 9-11, about 6pm-9:30pm
Take your student to see a live nativity scene! Here are a couple places that are doing it this weekend:
Church of the Open Door in Glendora, Dec 9-11, 6-9pm
Community Christian Church of the Foothills in Tujunga (Drive through!), Dec 9 & 10, 6:30pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: Free!
Christmas Lights Displays
Now through Jan 1
Take your student out to look at the Christmas lights! Here are a couple great locations:
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena;
Upper Hastings Ranch, bordered by Sierra Madre Blvd, Michillinda, and Riviera;
St. Albans Road in San Marino.
Cost: Free!
Christmas Live! Nokia
December 20, 8pm
Enjoy a song and dance celebration. Our very own mentor, Rita, will be singing in the Bel Air Presbyterian Choir!
Event Location: Nokia Theater at LA Live
Website: http://www.belairpres.org/default.aspx?page=501189
Cost: Free! (But need to pick up tickets, see website above for details!)
Lake Avenue Church’s Rose Parade Flower Ministry
January 1, 2 & 3
Pick up the leftover Rose Parade flowers, cut and prep them, and deliver them to rest home residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley!
Event Location: Varies
Website: http://www.lakeave.org/rose-parade-flower-ministry.html
Cost: Free!
Ongoing Activities
Story Time for Preschoolers!
Mondays, 11 am-11:40 am
This is a great way to meet other parents and children in the area, and enjoy a morning out! A great activity for Teen MOPS moms!
Sponsored by: Currant Baby & Mommy
Event Location: Paseo Mall, next to Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (289 E. Green St.)
Cost: Free
Website: http://cityofpasadena.net/calendar
Physical Fitness/Workout
Mondays, 8:30 pm
Get fit with your student! The workout is for all ages. It includes a warm-up, cardio workout, muscle strengthening, stretching, and cool down.
Sponsored by: The Wellness Community
Event Location: 200 E. Del Mar, #118, 91105
Cost: Free
Website: http://cityofpasadena.net/calendar
Family Night at Kidspace
First Tuesday of the Month, 4 pm-8 pm
All of the Kidspace self-directed learning environments are open every first Tuesday! This is a great place to bring your teen mom and her kid(s), or your elementary aged mentee.
Event Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, 91103
Cost: Free
Website: www.kidspacemuseum.org
Free Admission Day at the Arboretum
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, 9 am-5 pm
Take a day with your student to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum
Sponsored by: L.A. Arboretum
Event Location:301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91107
Cost: Free
Website: www.arboretum.org
Pasadena Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Get great food and plants straight from the farmer and spend time with your student at the park!
Event Location: Villa Park on Tuesdays (Villa and Garfield), Victory Park on Saturdays (Sierra Madre and Washington)
For Information, Call: 626.449.0179
Website: www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org
Capoeria Angola
Wednesdays, 5 pm-6 pm
Capoeria Angola combines Brazilian dance, music, self-defense and aerobics to provide a dynamic workout and a Brazilian cultural experience! Open to ages 6 and up.
Event Location: Villa Park Community Center (363 E. Villa St.)
Cost: Free
Mission West Farmers Market
Thursdays, 4 pm-8 pm
Spend a Thursday evening with your mentee. Park at Lake Avenue Church and take the Gold Line from Lake Avenue Station to Mission Station. Enjoy an evening at a farmers market with fresh fruit, vegetables, and tasty food. Get your grocery shopping done at the same time!
Event Location: Meridian Avenue and Mission Street
Cost: Varies
The Huntington’s Free Day
First Thursday of the Month, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Explore the Huntington Library, art collections, and botanical gardens for free! Tickets are available beginning the first workday of the prior month. For example, if you want to go in March, tickets become available on February the 1st. Tickets go quickly! Call 1800.838.3006 for reservations.
Event Location: Huntington Library (1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 91108)
Cost: Free
Website: www.huntington.org/default.aspx
Conscientious Projector
Second Thursday of the month, 7 pm
Watch free screening of progressive documentary films, meet the filmmakers, and join in discussions
Sponsored by: Armory Center for the Arts
Event Location: The Armory Center (945 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.armoryarts.org/
Pasadena Cruisin’ Old Car Show
Saturdays, 3 pm-8 pm
Take a look at historic cars! The event is family friendly, and great for all ages!
Sponsored by: Pasadena Cruisin’
Event Location: Annie’s Kitchen (4233 N. Santa Anita Ave., El Monte 91731)
Cost: Free
Website: www.gobananas.net/pasadenacruisin
