Community ofrendas on display during the annual Día de los Muertos celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the San Gabriel Valley area this week.
Today
L.A. Comic Con: The 3-day event, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Hours: 3-9 p.m. Oct. 30; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1 (VIP entry is half-hour earlier). Check the website for tickets; ages 12 and younger are free, however, they need a “Kids Pass” selected at checkout with an adult ticket. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. facebook.com/ComicConLA. comicconla.com
Trick or Treat Village at William Steinmetz Park: Costume contest, arts and crafts, games, and candy, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30. 1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights. 626-855-5383. facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov and parks.lacounty.gov/trick-or-treat
Imaginarium – The Hollow Awakens: A Halloween experience with 9-immersive indoor haunted zones, and an outdoor all-ages area with circus performers, a glow-in-the-dark, do-it-yourself mask-making/Halloween art area, and also photo opportunities, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Hours: 3-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday. Some event areas are not recommended for young children: thehollowawakens.com/know-before-you-go. Check the website for ticket prices. Lakewood Center, 326 Lakewood Center Mall. 725-272-2700. facebook.com/TheHollowAwakens. thehollowawakens.com
Trick or Treat Village at Crescenta Valley Park: Costume contest, arts and crafts, games, and candy, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30. 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-249-5940. facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov and parks.lacounty.gov/trick-or-treat
Trick or Treat Village at Amelia Mayberry Park: Costume contest, arts and crafts, games, and candy, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30. 13201 E. Meyer Road, Whittier. 562-944-9727. facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov and parks.lacounty.gov/trick-or-treat
Fall Fun Festival: City of San Gabriel holds the event that includes games, “trunk or treat” and free family photos, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 30. Register in advance for the costume contest (by age group and up to age 17), and also for the “Haunted Zone” (recommended minimum age: 12). Food available for purchase from food trucks. Mission Playhouse Plaza, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. 626-308-2875. Flyer: sangabrielcity.com/1398/Fall-Fun-Festival
Carved – Descanso Gardens: A walk-through display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations that show the spirit of the fall season and Halloween, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Timed tickets: $29 and up; $19 and up, ages 2-12 (children younger than 2 are free, but still require tickets). Frequently asked questions: descansogardens.org/carved-faqs. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/carved
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – Midnight Falls: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group presents the 18th season of Midnight Falls, a mysterious village where it is always Halloween, through Nov. 1. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary by date. Ticket purchase is online-only (no box office at the event). Minimum age: 13. Parking suggestions on the website (losangeleshauntedhayride.com/location). Location, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive (Griffith Park), Los Angeles. 323-593-6894. facebook.com/LaHauntedHayride. losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Francine Berman discusses and signs “Better Tech – Putting People First in Cyberspace,” 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Laugh Factory Covina: Horror Nerds Comedy Show with Samantha Hale, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Minimum age: 18. Check the website for general and VIP ticket prices. Two-item minimum for shows. 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina. 626-339-0093. tixr.com/groups/laughfactorycovina
Saturday
Vroman’s: Pasadena Humane’s mobile adoption event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. Location, outside, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. pasadenahumane.org. vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-10-31/pasadena-humane-adoption-event
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Gregory Acuña and Pat McCollam sign “Catching Those Smiles — Our Story with PSA,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Halloween Howl: Duarte Parks and Recreation presents the event with costume contests, trick-or-treating and a fun zone, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Free admission. Check the Facebook post on Oct. 8 for costume contest schedule that begins at 6 p.m. (by age groups): facebook.com/CityofDuarteCA. Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, Duarte. Details: accessduarte.com.
Carved – Descanso Gardens: A walk-through display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations that show the spirit of the fall season and Halloween, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Timed tickets: $29 and up; $19 and up, ages 2-12 (children younger than 2 are free, but still require tickets). Frequently asked questions: descansogardens.org/carved-faqs. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/carved
April Verch and Joe Newberry – Pasadena Folk Music Society: Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets $39.19; $12.51 students (includes fees). See parking instructions on the website or here: tinyurl.com/736ry7zu. Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena. joenewberry.biz/about and aprilverch.com. pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org
Sunday
Pasadena City College Flea Market: Find antiques, vintage collectibles, new-found treasures and vinyl records, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. Free admission. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6 (usually the first Sunday of the month; except no date in January 2027). Use the parking structure #5 on Bonnie Avenue ($2). The market is in outdoor parking lots 1, 3 (on Hill Avenue) and also in parking lot structure #4 (levels 2 and 3; Del Mar Boulevard). Visiting guidelines for the event: tinyurl.com/mvyscp8r. 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-585-7906. Email: fleamarket@pasadena.edu. pasadena.edu/community/flea-market
Jewish Book Festival 2026: Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys present the 28th annual event. Shoshana Nambi, author of “Slow Down, Shoshi! It’s Shabbat in Uganda,” presents her book at the family event that also includes an activity, 10 a.m. Nov. 1 (Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock). Register to attend this event, and other festival dates through Dec. 6 around the region. facebook.com/jewishsgpv. jewishsgpv.org/jbf
Downey Día de Los Muertos Art Festival: The 13th annual event includes an art gallery, children’s activities, folklorico dances, music, face painting, and vendors, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 1. Free admission. 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey. 562-861-8211. ddlm.downeytheatre.org. Details on Facebook: tinyurl.com/rxhnn427
Día de los Muertos – Forest Lawn-Covina Hills: Honoring memories of deceased loved ones at the celebration that includes ofrendas (altars), folklorico dance and mariachi performances, larger-than-life Catrina character and face painting, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 1. Location, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina. facebook.com/ForestLawn. Flyer: forestlawn.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos
Noche de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The event includes a variety of family activities, DJ and live music, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 1. The ofrendas (altars), created by individual artists and organizations, are on display, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Nov. 2. The 2026 theme: “The Power of One.” Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos
Laugh Factory Covina: The M.C. Raider Show with friends Bird Martinez, Joe Morely, 7 p.m. Nov. 1. Minimum age: 18. Check the website for general and VIP ticket prices. Two-item minimum for shows. 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina. 626-339-0093. tixr.com/groups/laughfactorycovina
Monday
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Find out what time slots are available to explore the newest museum in Exposition Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Admission: $25 ages 18-64; $21 ages 65 and up; free for ages 17 and younger (however a timed ticket reservation is required). Details and tickets here: lucasmuseum.org/plan-your-visit. Location, One Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles. lucasmuseum.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: New special exhibits: “Home of the Future, 1925-1985: Designing Domestic Utopia” and “The Kitchen and Its Discontents,” both through March 14, 2027. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed on Wednesday. Tickets: lacma.org/tickets. Exhibits: lacma.org/art/exhibitions/current. Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. facebook.com/LACMA. lacma.org
Tuesday
California African American Museum: New special exhibits, “Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles,” through Feb. 28, 2027 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/reggie-burrows-hodges-a-theater-of-miracles), and “Sinners: Sounds That Summon,” that include items from the 2025 film, through March 14, 2027 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/sinners-sounds-that-summon). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m. (parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets). Museum location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. facebook.com/CAAMinLA. caamuseum.org
Wednesday
The Huntington: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesday). Reservations required on Friday-Sunday and holidays. Admission is by timed entry (no walk-ins): $29; $24 ages 65 and older and students ages 12-18 with valid ID; $13 for ages 4-11 (respectively by age groups on Friday-Sunday and holidays: $34, $28 and $15). 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. facebook.com/TheHuntingtonLibrary. huntington.org. huntington.org/exhibitions
USC Pacific Asia Museum: New special exhibit, “Gateway to Himalayan Art,” through Jan. 10, 2027. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $15; $12 ages 65 and older; $9 students ages 15 and older with valid ID; free for ages 14 and younger (pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/visit-us/). 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu. Details about exhibits: pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/whats-on-view/#upcoming-exhibitions
Vroman’s Bookstore: Dr. Pedram Navab discusses and signs “The Alchemy of Sleep – The Science, Mystery, and Magic of a Good Night’s Rest,” 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Passing Strange: Pasadena Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; 8 p.m. Nov. 6; dates through Nov. 29. Check the website for tickets. Location, 39 S. El Molino Ave. 626-356-7529. facebook.com/pasadenaplayhouse. pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/passing-strange
Thursday
Norton Simon Museum: Special exhibit: “The Art of Kandy: Sri Lanka’s Last Kingdom,” through Feb. 8, 2027 (details: tinyurl.com/sf4u4b5t). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Thursday; noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Museum is closed on Tuesday-Wednesday. Admission: $20; $15 ages 62 and older; free for students with valid ID and ages 18 and younger. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org
Friday
Día de los Muertos Celebration: The City of San Gabriel presents the event that includes a community altar, live performances and refreshments available for purchase, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Details, including how to submit a photo for the altar (altar is inside the playhouse): sangabrielcity.com/1413/Dia-de-Los-Muertos
Vroman’s Bookstore: Gus Krieger discusses and signs “The Seventh Ribbon,” 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Upcoming
Spider Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum’s outdoor, open-air structure that houses 10-15 species of spiders (mostly orb spiders), through Dec. 6. Plan a visit to the Spider Pavilion in advance as admission is by a reserved time slot (and for 30-minutes); $10 (must also purchase a museum admission). Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. facebook.com/nhmla. nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion
Rose Leaf Ragtime Club: Monthly meeting of ragtime era music, 1 p.m. Nov. 8. Non-members of the club, $5 donation. Food and beverages are cash-only. Upcoming: Dec. 13. Barkley Restaurant and Bar, 1400 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena. 818-439-9048. Email: ragtimeron@twc.com. facebook.com/RoseLeafRagtimeClub
Camerata Pacifica: Chamber music concert with selections by Daugherty, Gibson, Mazzoli, Mozart, and a world premiere of a commissioned work by Nourbakhsh (The Innocence of Life), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets $85. The Huntington, Rothenberg Hall, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. cameratapacifica.org/concerts-26-27
City of Whittier Celebrates Veterans: The city’s event includes family activities, live music and performances, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 11. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating. Location, Central Park, 13212 Park St. 562-567-9470. facebook.com/whittiercitygov. Flyer on the city’s calendar: tinyurl.com/5h38sy28
Pasadena Salutes Our Veterans: The city and the Pasadena Veterans Day Committee present a Veterans Day event, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Seating begins at 10 a.m. A flyover at 11:11 a.m. by the Condor Squadron is scheduled. Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena. See the event flyer: facebook.com/cityofpasadena. Details: cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/event/veterans-day-celebration
California Science Center: Save the date: Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens Nov. 13 with the space shuttle Endeavour on permanent display (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/air-and-space). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries; a charge for special exhibits. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. facebook.com/CaliforniaScienceCenter. californiasciencecenter.org/visit
Twilight in Concert: Tickets are already on sale to experience the 2008 film with live music, 2 and 7 p.m. March 21, 2027 (doors open one-hour before each screening). twilightinconcert.com/#faq. Tickets $53 and up. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. In addition, Southern California dates include March 18 (Riverside) and March 19 (Costa Mesa); check the website for other locations in California. twilightinconcert.com/
Ongoing
TOPS weight loss meeting: The first meeting is free for nonmembers of this Take Off Pounds Sensibly group at 10 a.m. Fridays. Meeting at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, classroom building, 1359 E. Covina Blvd., Covina. Email: patalmeida44@gmail.com.
Monrovia Farmers Market at Station Square Park: A year-round, certified market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 1629 S. Myrtle Ave. (at E. Pomona Avenue). California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Certified Farmers Markets as of Oct. 1 (by county): tinyurl.com/624yhwhu. Voice message: 818-591-8161.
Farmers Market at Mt. SAC: Presented by the Regional Chamber of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free parking. Mount San Antonio College, parking lot B, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. 626-810-8476. rccsgv.com/farmers-market/
Downey Farmers Market: A year-round, certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 11102 La Reina Ave. California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Certified Farmers Markets as of Oct. 1 (by county): tinyurl.com/624yhwhu. Voice message: 818-591-8161.
South Pasadena Farmers Market: A year-round certified market, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays. Location, 913 Meridian Ave. (at El Centro Street). California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Certified Farmers Markets as of Oct. 1 (by county): tinyurl.com/624yhwhu. 626-441-2339.
Rubel Castle: The castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with five-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. Guided tours are by reservation only. Admission $25; $15 ages 8-18. No children ages 7 and younger allowed on the property. Property is not Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible (see website). 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. facebook.com/RubelCastle. For reservations: rubeltours.org
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