Things to Do with Kids in Pasadena, CA

  • TripBuzz found 963 things to do with kids in or near Pasadena, California, including 940 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Whittier, Glendale and Arcadia.
  • From Kidspace Children's Museum to Brookside Park, the Pasadena area offers 136 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Playgrounds, Theaters and Colleges & Universities.
  • Just 30 minutes from the Los Angeles city center, Pasadena, CA is home to many celebrities and has a population of almost 140,000 people. The city is known for hosting the annual Rose Bowl in college football, the Pasadena Chalk Festival, the Tournament of Roses, and the Doo Dah Festival.
  • TripBuzz found 963 things to do with kids in or near Pasadena, California, including 940 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Whittier, Glendale and Arcadia.
  • From Kidspace Children's Museum to Brookside Park, the Pasadena area offers 136 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Playgrounds, Theaters and Colleges & Universities.
  • Just 30 minutes from the Los Angeles city center, Pasadena, CA is home to many celebrities and has a population of almost 140,000 people. The city is known for hosting the annual Rose Bowl in college football, the Pasadena Chalk Festival, the Tournament of Roses, and the Doo Dah Festival.
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This spot serves upscale American cuisine such as burgers topped with truffle parmesan or twice-cooked baby back ribs
0.5 Miles
86% 266 votes
Movie Theaters 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Laemmle Playhouse 7 is a local movie theater that specializes in showing mostly independent and foreign films that are not commonly available. Amenities at the theater include a concessions menu, matinee specials, and stadium seating in all seven auditoriums.
3.4 Miles
78% 284 votes
Dog Park 3026 E Orange Grove, Pasadena, CA 91107 MoreLess Info
Spanning 2.5 acres, Pasadena Off-Leash Dog Park offers 2 separate areas; one for large dogs, and one for small and special needs dogs. Both areas have hills, trees, benches, and water.
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94% 17 votes
Movie Theaters 42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy the combination of bar/restaurant and a movie theater when you visit Gold Class Theater in Pasadena. Lounge in a recliner while sipping your favorite cocktail and food dish while watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
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74% 39 votes
History Museums 470 Walnut St, Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
Recently renovated, Pasadena Museum of History is a great place to learn about local history. The museum has many rotating exhibits and conducts private tours of a mansion built in 1906. It also houses original furniture and other accessories dating back to 1912.
1.5 Miles
95% 87 votes
Botanical Gardens Arlington Drive and S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Arlington Garden is unique among the open public gardens in Pasadena. It hosts a variety of birds animals, and it is open all year for visiting at no charge.
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Theaters 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 MoreLess Info
Each theatrical season, A Noise Within Theatre organizes over 5 annual productions of plays and musicals, including a Christmas show during the holidays. The theater also hosts acting classes for guests of all ages and skill levels.
1.3 Miles
97% 72 votes
Colleges & Universities 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125 MoreLess Info
One of the state's most revered educational institutions, the California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena. Its roster of respected programs includes electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.
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87% 924 votes
Historic Districts Bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
The region of Pasadena called 'Old Pasadena' is the most historical section of the city. It is full of clothing shops, shoe boutiques, sidewalk restaurants and other interesting establishments. It is a beautiful destination for jogging and walking when the weather is warm and balmy - and it usually is.
0.2 Miles
86% 313 votes
Scenic Drives Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard is a historical thoroughfare that forms part of the route taken by the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The Boulevard has been largely supplanted by the freeway system but remains popular for local traffic.
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Historic Buildings 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The majority of seasons at the Pasadena Playhouse feature a wide range of Tony and Pulitzer award winning plays. In addition to the performances, the institution has both outreach and artistic programs.
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