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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Art museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary California artists, designers, and architects
1.2 Miles
81% 625 votes
Children's Museums 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
Kids have fun learning at the Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena, California. The exhibits emphasize physics, chemistry and other natural sciences. Kidspace is also a popular field trip destination and is active in community science education outreach.
1.2 Miles
93% 41 votes
Playgrounds 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
A city park, Brookside Park features a variety of amenities. The park has a fitness trail, multiple tennis courts and sports fields, an open green space, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
3.3 Miles
96% 51 votes
Camping Site 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 MoreLess Info
Hanninger Flats Campground, a popular campside of Pasadena, is reached through multiple trails with a strenous uphill hike. The camping is free of charge and the campsite is well-maintained, furnished with restrooms, picninc tables and a ranger station.
1.8 Miles
74% 89 votes
Playgrounds 1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Hosting open play sessions, Magical Playground features an indoor play area with age appropriate toys and activities for children. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, party assistants, and face painting.
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.
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98% 1466 votes
Libraries 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA, Pasadena, CA 91108 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose cultural center, Huntington Library & Gardens offers activities for all ages to enjoy. Along with an impressive book and art collection, there is a botanical garden with a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs.
0.4 Miles
82% 1038 votes
Movie Theaters 42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
iPic Theater not only offers first-run movie screenings, but it also offers seasonal movie viewings throughout the year. The location offers food, cocktails, and free popcorn for moviegoers to enjoy.
0.9 Miles
78% 444 votes
Movie Theaters 1003 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Instead of showing the latest releases, Academy Cinemas waits until movies are out on video to show them at their theaters. This allows them to keep the ticket prices cheap at $3.00 each at their small theater.
1.7 Miles
77% 400 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Linda Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
Nicknamed 'America's Stadium,' the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California is one of the most famous sports arenas in the United States. In addition to hosting football games, the Bowl is a popular venue for huge flea markets, conventions, concerts and other events.
0.4 Miles
87% 102 votes
Movie Theaters One Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
Gold Class Cinema is a high class moviegoing experience. Plush, reclining seats and free popcorn are some of the perks.
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