Jackalope Pasadena Holiday Craft Fair
Visitors can browse handcrafted items from over 200 local artisans offering fashion, jewelry, home decor, paper goods, art, and photography. The event features interactive family activities including wood slice ornament crafting, custom slime making, live caricatures, and an interactive butterfly garden. Attendees can also listen to live musical performances and choose from a wide selection of food trucks and artisanal food purveyors.
What to Expect
Over 200 hand-selected artisans offering indie goods in Central Park.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Pasadena
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Jackalope Arts
Food & Drink
Food and drink include baked goods, coffee, kettle corn, ice cream, hot sauce, and options from food trucks, including barbecue.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and handmade-goods shoppers
Vibe
Creative and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: November 14–15: 10am–4pm. Ricky England: 11am–1pm Saturday and Sunday; Ricky and Song: 1pm–1:30pm Saturday and Sunday; Rusty Perez: 2pm–4pm Saturday and Sunday; Céleigh Chapman: 10am–11am Sunday; Ryan Vosika: 10am–11am Saturday. No time is stated for the spring dates.
- Parking: There are several nearby parking options. The page recommends the outdoor lot at Fishbecks, says it is cash only, and also lists nearby garages, a Park & Walk structure, metered street parking, and taking the Metro Gold Line to Del Mar Station.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash if you plan to park in the outdoor lot at Fishbecks, the cheapest nearby option, because it only takes cash.
- Take the Metro Gold Line to Del Mar Station to skip parking altogether, since Central Park is a two-minute walk away.
- Bring a shirt or tote from home for the free live screen printing, or get Jackalope merch or something from the artisans printed.
- Stop just outside the info booth for the free wood slice ornament making, an activity that kids of any age can do.
- Stay until the end of the fair for the butterfly release from the interactive garden, where you can also hand-feed hundreds of butterflies.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sunday: CicLAvia closes nearly 3 miles of Colorado Blvd to cars for walking, biking, skating and strolling
- Ryan Vosika plays Saturday only; Céleigh Chapman plays Sunday only
- Butterfly release from the interactive butterfly garden at the end of the event
- Free live custom screen printing on site: bring your own item or print on Jackalope merch
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can make free wood slice ornaments just outside the info booth and customize their own slime. They can also get their faces painted, hula hoop, and hand-feed hundreds of butterflies in the interactive butterfly garden.
Where should I park?
The outdoor lot at Fishbecks on S Raymond Ave is the cheapest option, but it's cash only. You can also use the garage across Raymond Avenue, the garage on S Fair Oaks Avenue, or the Park & Walk "Schoolhouse" structure on E Green St. There's metered street parking around the park too.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. Take the Metro Gold Line to Del Mar Station and head north toward S. Raymond Ave. Central Park is a two-minute walk.
What is there to eat and drink?
Food and drink vendors include Altadena Cookie Co., Seven AM Coffee, Creamy Boys Ice Cream, Onigiri Time and Manna Kettle Korn. Food trucks like KOGI BBQ, Bone Kettle and Thai Mex Cocina park on Fair Oaks.
Is there live music?
Yes, on both days. Ricky England and Rusty Perez play Saturday and Sunday, and Ricky and Song does an interactive music set for kids. Ryan Vosika plays Saturday and Céleigh Chapman plays Sunday.
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We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.