SOmething for Everyone

🍂 Let’s Go Have Some Fun This First Weekend of October! Fall has officially arrived, and the first weekend of October (October 3–5, 2025) is brimming with local fun. Whether you’re in the mood for Oktoberfest beer steins and bratwursts, pumpkin-patch adventures, haunted walks, live music, flea markets, or kid-friendly outings, there’s something for everyone.

So grab your friends, round up the kids, leash up the dog, and get ready to explore. Here’s your area-by-area guide to what’s happening this weekend.

🎉 Big Festivals & Oktoberfest Fun

• 46th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest
  📅 Saturday, October 4 · 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  📍 2200–2400 Honolulu Ave, Montrose
  The San Gabriel Valley’s biggest Oktoberfest! Bratwursts, beer, carnival rides, kids’ activities, contests (including stein-holding and best dressed), and live entertainment all day.
  👉 Montrose Oktoberfest – Official Info

• Fraternal Order of Eagles Oktoberfest (Altadena)
  📅 Saturday, October 4 · 1:00 pm
  📍 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena
  A more intimate Oktoberfest with food, music, and classic Oktoberfest fun.
  👉 Event Info

🎃 Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun

• Forneris Farms (Mission Hills)
  📅 Opens Saturday, October 4, 2025
  Pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fresh produce including tomatoes.
  📍 15001 W. Mission Hills Rd, Mission Hills, CA 91345
  👉 Forneris Farms Website

• Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival (Moorpark)
  📅 Open through October 31, 2025
  One of the best fall destinations around: pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and plenty of seasonal treats.
  📍 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA
  👉 Underwood Family Farms

• Tapia Bros. Farm (Encino)
  Family-run farm stand with pumpkins, roasted corn, and seasonal produce.
  📍 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino, CA
  👉 Tapia Bros. Info

• Pierce College Pumpkin Patch (Woodland Hills)
  A Valley favorite with a huge pumpkin patch, corn maze, rides, and games.
  📍 20800 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA
  👉 Pierce College Pumpkin Patch

• Tina’s Pumpkin Patch (Sherman Oaks)
  Classic family spot with pumpkins, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
  📍 4725 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
  👉 Tina’s Pumpkin Patch

🎶 Pasadena & Altadena Highlights

• Taste of Dena: The Next Chapter
  📅 Saturday, October 4 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  📍 Altadena Library
  Food, drinks, and music celebrating community connections.
  👉 Event Details

• Carved at Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge)
  📅 Nightly through October 30 · 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  Walk among glowing pumpkins and illuminated displays.
  👉 Descanso Gardens – Carved

• Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour
  📅 Saturday & Sunday, October 4–5 · 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
  A delicious guided tour of Old Pasadena’s hidden gems and eateries.
  👉 Old Pasadena Events

• Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
  📅 Friday, October 3 · 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  Discover Old Town’s spooky history with a nighttime stroll.
  👉 Haunted Tour Info

• Paint Nite at Hilton Pasadena
  📅 Friday, October 3 · 7:30 pm
  📅 Sunday, October 5 · 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
  A creative evening of drinks and guided painting.
  👉 Pasadena Patch Calendar

• Pasadena City College Flea Market
  📅 Sunday, October 5 · 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  Antiques, collectibles, and treasures galore at PCC.
  👉 PCC Flea Market

• Kidspace Children’s Museum – Halloween at Kidspace
  📅 October 2 – October 31
  All month long, kids can enjoy hands-on Halloween-themed fun.
  👉 Kidspace Events

• UCLA vs. Penn State Game (Pasadena – Rose Bowl)
  📅 Saturday, October 4
  Football fans, don’t miss this big matchup. Tickets required.
  👉 Rose Bowl Events

🐾 Pet-Friendly Events

• Barks & Boos – Pasadena Humane at the LA Arboretum
  📅 Saturday, October 4
  Dress up your pup, meet adoptable pets, and enjoy a Halloween-themed outing.
  👉 Pasadena Humane Events

🌿 Senior-Friendly & Easygoing Picks

• Descanso Gardens & LA Arboretum – A peaceful day among fall gardens.

• Walking Tours – Food or haunted history tours at a comfortable pace.

• Library Events – Altadena and Pasadena libraries often host talks and cultural events on weekends.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly Highlights

• Montrose Oktoberfest (kids’ rides, games, family entertainment)

• Pumpkin Patches (Forneris, Underwood, Tapia Bros., Pierce, Tina’s – all family favorites)

• Kidspace Children’s Museum Halloween Festival

• Barks & Boos Pet Adoption at the Arboretum

• Pasadena City College Flea Market (fun for older kids & families)

✨ Wrapping It Up

From Oktoberfest in Montrose to pumpkin patches across the Valley, haunted tours in Pasadena, pet adoptions, and family-friendly festivals, this weekend offers endless ways to celebrate the season.

P.S. If pumpkin hunting or bratwurst sampling isn’t on your list, there’s always another adventure — touring open houses. Take a peek at what’s on the market this weekend right here:
👉 Weekend Open Houses

🔗 Backlinks

• Montrose Oktoberfest – Official
• Altadena Oktoberfest – Event Info
• Forneris Farms (Mission Hills)
• Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival
• Tapia Bros. Farm (Encino)
• Pierce College Pumpkin Patch
• Tina’s Pumpkin Patch (Sherman Oaks)
• Taste of Dena (Pasadena Now)
• Descanso Gardens – Carved (Visit Pasadena)
• Old Pasadena – Events Calendar
• Pasadena Patch – Calendar
• Pasadena City College Flea Market
• Kidspace Children’s Museum – Halloween
• Rose Bowl – Events
• Pasadena Humane – On-Campus Events
• The House Agent (Website)
• Robbyn Battles – Google Business
• Robbyn Battles – Zillow Profile