Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pasadena, CA

  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
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Art museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary California artists, designers, and architects
0.2 Miles
84% 158 votes
Art Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The arts and culture of the Pacific Islands and Asia are the focus of the Pacific Asia Museum that is owned by the University of Southern California. There are more than 15,000 objects than span more than four thousand years within the collection.
0.8 Miles
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.
0.8 Miles
76% 34 votes
Comedy Clubs 24 Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
The Ice House Comedy Nightclub is a popular stand up comedy club that features local comedians along with frequent headliners. The site also has a variety of menus for food and drink options.
0.9 Miles
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.
0.3 Miles
69% 128 votes
Ice Skating 310 E. Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Housed in the new Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Ice Skating Center features an indoor regulation sized rink along with four locker rooms. The rink is open daily to the general public for open sessions and serves as the site for many skating classes and events.
0.9 Miles
92% 365 votes
Hiking Trails East Highway 120, CA 95389 MoreLess Info
The Tuolumne Meadows lodge provides campers with a bit of luxury in the Yosemite National Park. You get to stay in a canvas tent complete with bed linen, candles, stove and wood for burning.
2.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 221 San Pascual Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 90042 MoreLess Info
Sterckx Stables is an equestrian and boarding facility that offers summer camps, a riding academy, horse boarding services, and private birthday parties. The facility also provides lessons for children ages 5 to 16.
2.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Horseback Riding 221 San Pascual Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
San Pascual Stables is an equestrian facility that provides horseback riding and horse boarding facilities. The facility is also available for private birthday parties and provides a youth summer camp.
2.2 Miles
98% 43 votes
Parks Mission St & Park Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Seven acres of improved recreational space make up Garfield Park. Features of this city park include two lighted tennis courts, several picnic areas, playground equipment, and groomed parkland with walking paths.
2.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Arts Centers 1506 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Promoting cultural arts to the community, Space Arts Center offers visitors classes and workshops for painting, sculpting, and other mediums of art. The center also houses a gallery with rotating exhibits featuring contemporary fine art.
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