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Silk Road Day | USC Pacific Asia Museum & SoCal Children’s Museum
January 11: Explore hands-on art, culture, and music during a free family day celebrating the Silk Road across two Pasadena museums. FREE!
Rose Parade Viewing Party | Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena
January 1: Enjoy a prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, and fun-themed crafts.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration | SoCal Children’s Museum, Pasadena
December 31: Create party hats, play, and countdown to noon with a confetti burst during this early New Year celebration for little ones.
Worldwide Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
September 27: Play with bubbles, water, art, and music at this free event.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day at SCCM in Pasadena
March 16: Meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse at this magical event featuring open play, themed crafts, and unforgettable moments.
Obon Week at Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena
AUGUST 12-17: Celebrate the traditional Japanese holiday of honoring loved ones, activities include making miniature Torii, exploring a koi fish sensory bin, creating yukata puppets, crafting floating lanterns, and taiko drummers.
Play for All Abilities at Southern California Children’s Museum
JULY 25: Play for All Abilities is meant to welcome and create space for children and families with developmental differences. These play sessions will feature limited stimuli and intentional programming.
Lunar New Year at Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena
FEBRUARY 17: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a lion dance performance and crafts.
Native Storytelling Series at Southern California Children’s Museum
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER: SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Native Storytelling Series at Southern California Children’s Museum
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER: SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Native Storytelling Series at Southern California Children’s Museum
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER: SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Native Storytelling Series at Southern California Children’s Museum
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER: SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Community Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
MAY 27: Day of Play is SCCM’s first-ever free community play day at the museum! Engage in the power of play through arts-based activities, musical performances, and more.
Rose Parade Viewing Party with Southern California Children’s Museum
JANUARY 2: Kick off the new year with SCCM and enjoy prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, fun-themed crafts, and restroom access.
Noon Year’s Eve at Southern California Children’s Museum
DECEMBER 31: Visit SCCM for a family-friendly countdown that doesn't mess with bedtime. Ring in the new year with open play, confetti drop at noon, hands-on activities, dance party, and more fun.
Halloween at Southern California’s Children’s Museum
OCTOBER 25-31: Enjoy creepy stories during Story & Crafts, a faBOOlous Bilingual Circle time, fangtastic sing-alongs, and visit their colorful mini pumpkin patch. Costumes are encouraged! Halloween Kits also available for purchase.
Discounted Admission for Pasadena 626 Day at Southern California Children’s Musem
SATURDAY, JUNE 26: Celebrate #Pasadena626Day with discounted admission of $6.26 per guest (guests 1 yr and younger always play free).
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