Special Events

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of Halloween festivities! The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to our annual Boo Bash on Friday, October 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Orange Grove Park.

Bring the whole family and come dressed in your Halloween best for an evening featuring free activities, an inflatable corn maze, games, candy, and more! Be sure to stick around for our popular Costume Contest, with categories for all ages, families, and even pets. The contests begin at 6:00 p.m. and continue throughout the evening.

Costume Contest Schedule:

• 2 Years & Under – 6:00 p.m.
• Ages 3–5 – 6:15 p.m.
• Ages 6–8 – 6:30 p.m.
• Ages 9–12 – 6:45 p.m.
• Ages 13–17 – 7:00 p.m.
• Family – 7:15 p.m.
• Pets – 7:30 p.m.

Come celebrate Halloween with your friends, neighbors, and the South Pasadena community. We can’t wait to see your costumes!

For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at (626) 403-7380 or at specialevents@southpasadenaca.gov.

The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host a Holiday Lighting Event on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Library Park. Stay tuned for more information!  

For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at (626) 403-7380 or by email at specialevents@southpasadenaca.gov.

A beloved South Pasadena holiday tradition is just around the corner! Join the City of South Pasadena Community Services Department for our annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the War Memorial Building.

Gather the family and get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Santa and our community! Tickets are $24 per person, with children 2 years and under free, and will go on sale beginning November 1.

Save the date and mark your calendars! Additional event details and the official flyer will be available soon.

For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at (626) 403-7380 or by email at specialevents@southpasadenaca.gov.