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Blog: Family Friendly Events This Weekend

Looking for a way to get the kids out of the house this weekend? Here's a roundup of some fairly local family friendly events.

Are you looking for a way to entertain, stimulate and exhaust your kids this weekend. Here's a roundup of a few local events you might want to check out. 

 

Saturday, January 12 - MOMS Club of Pasadena & Pasadena North's 4th Annual Preschool Fair: Once again, MOMS Club of Pasadena & MOMS Club of Pasadena North are partnering to host our 4th Annual Preschool Fair. This event acts as a one-stop shop for families, providing in-depth access to the vast selection of Pasadena area schools. Our second mission, a fundamental value of MOMS Club, is to complete service projects benefiting area children.

Where: The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena 91107  
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1/12/2013)
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: http://pasadenapreschoolfair.com/

Saturday, January 12 - 6th Annual California Baby & Kidz Expo @ Pasadena Convention Center: The expo showcases the latest children’s products, services, information and advice for parents. Learn about schools, find vacation information, get tips on planning for college and more. Enjoy door prizes, family entertainment, vendors, interactive exhibits, stage presentations, kids’ pavilions and more.   

Where: Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St. Pasadena
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1/12/2013)
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: General admission $10, $8 online. Adults 65+ $5. Children 12&U free. 
For more info: FamilyFunExpo.com

 

Saturday, January 12 through Sunday, January 13 - Miss California USA & Miss California Teen USA 2013 Pageants @ Pasadena Civic Auditorium: The winners of these two pageants become the representatives for the state of California in the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The mission of Miss California USA and Miss Teen California USA is to advance and support today’s women. The contestants are encouraged to advance their careers, pursue their personal and humanitarian goals, and improve the lives of others.

Where: Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green St. Pasadena
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1/12 Presentation Shows, 1/13 Final Shows)
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2727, via ThePasadenaCivic.com or at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Box Office on Fridays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more info: http://misscaliforniausa.com/event.html

 

Saturday, January 12 through Sunday, January 13 – Dinofaire at STAR Eco Station Have a child who just can’t stop talking about dinosaurs? Love them yourself? Well, guess what! A real Paleontologist is coming to the STAR Eco Station to teach kids about all that he does! There are arts and crafts, a dino dig, food, a great tour of the Eco Station! PLUS DINO MAN

Who: All ages
When: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Show and tour each are approximately 1 hour long.
Where: Star Eco Station10101 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City
How: Tickets have sold out in pass years, best to buy your tickets soon
Cost: $11-$18per person
More info: Event Website

Sunday, January 13 - JAMfest Mega-Jam @ Pasadena Convention Center: This regional dance and cheer event features 80 teams, cool productions, awards and free giveaways! 

Where: Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St. Pasadena
When: 1/13/2013
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE!
For more info:http://www.jamfest.com/Competitions/Event.php?ID=85

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sarah May 20, 2013 at 08:24 pm
The street fair the day before had more going on than Monrovia Day. I'm 21 and even I remember backRead More when everyone used to look forward to the days long celebration, it really is a shame.
rubberband May 20, 2013 at 07:17 pm
I agree Bill. Enough snippin' and tail bitin' and finger pointin'...I do find it amusing to thinkRead More what would happen if people who wanted to have a parade/carnival just made it happen. Let's make a parade and carnival, not war.
Bill C. May 20, 2013 at 05:24 pm
The reason the carnival went away was because some in power thought gangsters and some rowdyRead More elements at the carnival made the atmosphere a little to uninviting at times, that was nonsense. When they got out of hand they were kicked out or went to jail. It was ridiculous to end the carnival and to stop the parade based on financing could have been avoided if the problem of financing would have been attacked early enough. Or are people going to tell me there's not enough people in Monrovia willing to give their time, talent and money to make it happen? I grew up in town, haven't lived in Monrovia in a long time but am still one that would assist in seeing the parade and carnival return. As for the cost for police and city employees to work it maybe if they were approached and told it would have to be on a comp time basis only, not pay, they'd be willing to do so. That wouldn't result in some big unfunded liability as you're only talking about an event that's four days at most. This could happen, just takes time, effort and some willingness of people to co-operate with each other to get it done.
rubberband May 20, 2013 at 07:38 am
Who was that face painter? She was really good with the kids, even the wiggly ones. She also wasRead More giving away little handmaid mermaids. Some of the stuff at the celebration was cool. I think next year the city council should be the dunkees for the dunk booth.
Mike Day May 17, 2013 at 09:56 pm
Thanks for the compliments. mor video to follow
Buzlightyear aka marty May 17, 2013 at 07:37 pm
Yeah, it's cute...... For now......
Ellen Zunino May 17, 2013 at 01:02 pm
Cool presentation. Many of us have had our own encounters and all of us have seen numerous photosRead More and videos so your creative approach freshened it up for us.
Dan Crandell May 16, 2013 at 09:28 pm
A California city will never prevail in a lawsuit against the STATE. All CA. cities must merge toRead More sue in mass under Federal RICO laws while we still have Federal laws. Filing alone at the State level is useless. Wake up people.