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Things to do with kids this weekend in Pasadena (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 in Pasadena brings Free “First” Friday at Kidspace Children’s Museum (Friday) and Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library at Kidspace Children’s Museum (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

Weekend snapshot

13dated family events

12likely free options

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Family events in Pasadena this weekend: August 14–16

Friday, August 14

5 events · 4 free

11:30 AM
Lunch at the Library

Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library and Jefferson Branch Library · Pasadena · All ages

Library Location: Jefferson Branch Library,Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library Audience: Children,Family (0-12),Infants and/or…
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1:30 PM
Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library

Kidspace Children’s Museum · Pasadena · $ · Ages 3–12

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 is rolling into Kidspace!
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2:00 PM
Free “First” Friday

Kidspace Children’s Museum · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

Join us for a Special Free First Friday – Back to School edition!
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3:30 PM
Outdoor Family Game and Play Night

Hastings Branch Library · Pasadena · All ages

Library Location: Hastings Branch Library Audience: Adults,Adults 50+,Children,Emerging Adults (18-24),Family (0-12),Infants and/or…
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4:00 PM
Chess Knights

La Pintoresca Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 5–13

Library Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library Audience: Children,Tweens Event Type: Hobbies/Crafts/Games Kids, cultivate strategy and…
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Saturday, August 15

8 events · 8 free

10:30 AM
Allendale Book Discussion

Allendale Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

Library Location: Allendale Branch Library Audience: Adults,Adults 50+ Event Type: Book Group Join us as we discuss The Leavers by Lisa Ko…
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10:30 AM
Starting a Business: What You Need to Know

Lamanda Park Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

Library Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library Audience: Adults,Adults 50+ Event Type: Business/Finance If you are thinking about starting a…
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11:00 AM
Bound & Determined

La Pintoresca Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

Library Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library Audience: Adults,Emerging Adults (18-24) Event Type: Book Group A modern book club exploring trending titles across genres.
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11:00 AM
Encanto Sing-Along

Hastings Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–13

Library Location: Hastings Branch Library Audience: Adults,Adults 50+,Children,Emerging Adults (18-24),Preschool,Teens,Tweens Event Type: Film Encanto Sing-Along!
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11:00 AM
West Pasadena Book Group

Linda Vista Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

Library Location: Linda Vista Branch Library Audience: Adults,Adults 50+,Emerging Adults (18-24) Event Type: Book Group Discussion for…
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2:00 PM
Classical Violin Concert

La Pintoresca Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 10–13

Library Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library Audience: Adults,Emerging Adults (18-24),Teens,Tweens Event Type: Arts & Culture,Live…
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3:00 PM
Explore the Universe through Physics

Lamanda Park Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 10–13

Library Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library Audience: Tweens Event Type: Education/Development,STEAM Have fun with science!
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3:30 PM
Cute & Quirky Button Earrings

Santa Catalina Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 10–13

Library Location: Santa Catalina Branch Library Audience: Emerging Adults (18-24),Teens Event Type: Hobbies/Crafts/Games Choose from a…
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Coming up in Pasadena

Baby Storytime — August 13 · Jefferson Branch Library
Free Health Screening — August 13 · La Pintoresca Branch Library
Toddler Storytime — August 13 · Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library