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Free Things to Do in Pasadena

Historic architecture, leafy parks and free museums days — a walkable city at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains.

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About Pasadena

Pasadena rewards a free day out: Old Pasadena's historic streets, Central Park and Memorial Park, the Civic Center and City Hall's courtyard, and free-admission days at major museums. Colorado Boulevard ties it together as one of LA's great walkable main streets.

Beyond downtown, the neighborhood holds gardens, monuments and library branches, with the trails of the San Gabriel foothills rising just to the north.

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What's here

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Free places in Pasadena

Frequently asked: free things to do in Pasadena

What are the best free things to do in Pasadena?

Walk Old Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard, relax in Central Park and Memorial Park, see City Hall's courtyard, and catch free-admission days at local museums — all free.

Are Pasadena museums ever free?

Several Pasadena museums offer free-admission days or evenings through the year. The neighborhood's parks, civic spaces and historic streets are free any time.

Is Old Pasadena walkable?

Very — Old Pasadena is a historic, pedestrian-friendly district of shops, restaurants and architecture along Colorado Boulevard.

Are there free events in Pasadena?

Yes. Free concerts, library programs and community events happen regularly. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

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