Can you feel it? That warm breeze, the blooming flowers, and yes, the buzz of excitement in the air – spring is finally here! And with it comes that special time we've all been counting down to... spring break! It's the perfect pause in our busy lives for some unforgettable family fun.
Lucky for us, the Pasadena area is just bursting with activities, camps, and attractions tailor-made for families on break.
Whether you're on the hunt for engaging spring break camps to spark your little ones' imaginations, on the lookout for fun (and sometimes free!) things to do, or eager to explore the best family-friendly spots around Pasadena, we've got it right here for you.
Spring Break Camps in the Pasadena Area
A variety of spring break camps that not only keep your children engaged but also foster learning and creativity. Camps fill up, so enroll now to ensure you have a spot!
Southern California Children's Museum
March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5; 9am to 3pm; located on Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena
Kidspace
March 18 - 22, March 25 - 29, and April 1 - 5; 8:45am - 3pm, extended care available; located near the Rose Bowl
Steve & Kate's
April 1st through 5th; 8am - 6pm; located at Walden School in Pasadena
LA Arboretum
April 1st through 5th; 9am - 5pm; located in Arcadia
Camp Med
April 1st through 5th; 7:30am - 6pm; located at Orange Grove Park in South Pas
Encore Music & Performing Arts
April 1 - 5 and April 8 - 12; 8:30am - 11:30 and / or 12pm - 3pm; located on Fair Oaks Ave in South Pas
PedalHeads
April 1st through 5th; various times between 9am & 4pm; located at San Marino Community Church
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Spring Break Fun in and around Pasadena
Indoor Activities for Yucky Days
Spring weather can be unpredictable, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There are lots of indoor attractions that are ideal for keeping the kids entertained on rainy days:
Pasadena & Nearby
Southern California Children’s Museum | 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
$10 each, babies free | Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30am to 4:30pm & Thurs 9:30am to 12:30pm
Armory Center for the Arts | 145 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Always free admission | Open Fridays 2pm to 6pm, Sat & Sun 1pm to 5pm
Explore the Art Classes that start April 9th!
Pacific American Museum of USC | 46 North Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
$7 to $10, kids free; Free Admission 2nd Sunday of the month AND “pay what you wish” every Thursday | Open Wed to Sun 11am to 5pm
Pasadena Museum of History | 470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91103
$9 each, Students, & children under 18 free | Open Wed to Sun 12pm to 5pm
South Pasadena Historical Museum | 913 Meridian Ave South Pasadena
Free?? (An annual family membership is just $35.) | Open Thursdays Only 3pm to 8pm
The nearby Farmers Market opens at 4pm.
Downtown LA
California ScienCenter | 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles
Free general admission, except special exhibits | Open daily, 10am to 5pm
California African American Museum | 600 State Dr., Los Angeles
Always free admission | Open Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun 11am to 5pm
Natural History Museum of L.A. County | 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles
$7 to $18 each; Free Admission from 3pm to 5pm Monday through Friday for LA County Residents | Open Daily 9:30am to 5pm; Closed the first Tuesday of every month.
LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes | 501 N Main St., Los Angeles
Always free admission | Open Wed to Sun, 12pm to 5pm
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum | 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
$7 to $15 each | Open Daily 9:30am to 5pm; Closed the first Tuesday of every month.
LAPD Museum | 6045 York Blvd, Los Angeles
Adults $10.00 each, Ages 12 through college $7, Ages 6-12 $5, & age 5 and under are Free | Open Wed to Sat 10:30am. to 3:30pm.
Elsewhere in the area
Travel Town Railroad Museum | 5200 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles
Always free admission | Open daily 10am-5pm
Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles
$7 to $12 each; Free Admission on: Every Thursday 12noon to 5pm | Open Tues to Fri, 12pm to 5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am to 5pm; Closed Mondays
Community Events in Pasadena & Nearby
Looking for family fun events? Here are a few standout events to make Spring Break a special Week.
- Wednesdays: Mini French Club at International School of Los Angeles - Pasadena campus
- April 4 Free Admission at The Huntington - Be sure to request tickets online on March 28th at 9am!
- April 5 Free Admission at the Norton Simon
- Saturdays and Sundays through the Spring: Family Fun Day at Santa Anita Park
Want more? Make sure to check out our full Macaroni KID Pasadena calendar!
