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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.The Gamble HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA Ivory Soap helped turn the Gamble family (of Procter and Gamble fame) into American icons. David Gamble, son of the company cofounder, and his wife Mary supervised the building of this gem with the he...
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Pasadena Museum of HistoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 470 West Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA Founded first in 1924 as the Pasadena Historical Society, the Pasadena Museum of History and Research Library is Pasadena's only museum devoted solely to preserving the area's local history and...
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Vroman's BookstoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA Not only is Vroman's Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore, it also has one of the best selections of children's books and hard-to-find toys to be found anywhere. The s...
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Shumei HallParent rating: ![]() Location: 2430 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA This light and airy concert hall seats 300 and features excellent acoustics in a bright and comfortable setting. The design of the interior is circular, which might amuse some children. |
ArtNight PasadenaParent rating: ![]() Location: Pasadena, CA A semi-annual event, ArtNight Pasadena's mission is to encourage people to visit some of the many cultural institutions Pasadena has to offer. All events are free, and you can pick up a free sh...
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The Bunny MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 1933 Jefferson Drive, Pasadena, CA The world's largest bunny collection, as certified by the Guiness Book of World Records, resides in the Pasadena home of Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee. While The Bunny Museum is home...
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Beckman AuditoriumParent rating: ![]() Location: 332 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA Caltech's family-friendly theater often hosts great shows for kids and adult...
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Michaels Arts & Crafts StoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 1155 E Colorado, Pasadena, CA Just cruise down the aisles at Michaels Arts & Crafts Store and you can't help but be inspired by some of the projects that you can do at home with the kids. Sometimes it's a real lifesaver to ...
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Jet Propulsion LaboratoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena offers tours free of charge for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. Tour reservations must be made by calling a Public ... |
Art Center for KidsParent rating: ![]() Location: 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA The Art Center for Kids offers a range of unique design courses that teach critical thinking, innovation, and visual literacy. The program aims to nurture creativity in students in grades 4 thr...
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Pasadena Public Library - Central BranchParent rating: ![]() Location: 285 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA Pasadena Public Library - Central Branch is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a delight to behold for its architectural merit, let alone its impressive collection of books. |
Pasadena Public Library - Santa Catalina BranchParent rating: ![]() Location: 999 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA Nestled between two historic districts in Pasadena - Historic Highlands and Bungalow Heaven - Santa Catalina Library bears its own distinctive 1930s style. The red brick building stands out amo...
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Pasadena Public Library - La PintorescaParent rating: ![]() Location: 1355 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA La Pintoresca Library, a branch of the Pasadena Public Library system, was built in 1930 in the Spanish-Revival style and comes by its Spanish name ("the picturesque") honestly. The red-...
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Vroman's BookstoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 3729 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA Not only is Vroman's Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore, it also has one of the best selections of children's books and hard-to-find toys to be found anywhere. The s...
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Jackie Robinson Center and ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA Named for African-American hero and sports star Jackie Robinson, this center provides a wide variety of services for the community. The park has a playground and a seasonal swimming pool. Som... |







