Pasadena Weekend: Tree Lighting, Snow Day, Holiday Celebration

Figuring out how to celebrate the winter and holiday season? Pasadena has you covered this weekend, starting Friday night.

Paseo Colorado's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, Nov. 30, 6-8 p.m.; Paseo Colorado Shopping Center

This event will happen rain or shine and have appearances by Santa Claus, holiday carolers, Lineage Dance, and a special performance from season 2 contestant on NBC's The Voice Charlotte Sometimes. Enjoy complimentary popcorn provided by ArcLight Pasadena and more.

Vroman’s Snow Day
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m.; Vroman’s Bookstore

Vroman's Winter Wonderland will take place outside on the Paseo behind the main store and include an appearance by Frosty the Snowman, 5 tons of snow, and a mini snowman contest. Come at 2 p.m. to sign up for the snowman-making contest --spaces are limited so be prompt. The contest starts at 3 p.m. and be sure to bring your decorations for your snowman!

South Lake Holiday Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 1, noon-6 p.m.; 345 South Lake Avenue.
South Lake is ringing in the holidays with festivities that will include:

• Free Holiday Festivities
• In-Store Specials and Promotions
• Photos with Santa
• Holiday Characters
• A Scavenger Hunt
• Horse and Carriage Rides
• Live Music and Carolers
• Holiday Crafts for the Kids
• Prizes

Plus free parking provided by Corporate Center Pasadena located at 251 S. Lake Avenue

Live musical performances include:

• 12:00pm – 1:30pm – PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS – Enjoy a sampling of one of the top performing symphonic ensembles in So Cal
• 1:30pm – 6:00pm – 2AZZ1 – A fun mix of upbeat holiday music, funky jazz, blues & rock with The 2AZZ1 Band (pronounced “two as one”) 

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