City of South Pasadena | The Big Calendar! | May 2025
South Pas Forward: Reimagine our Library Park Campus
- South Pasadena Farmers Market – May 8, 2025
- Have your say from home! Visit www.southpasadenaca.gov/LPC for more details.
This is YOUR chance to shape the future of our community! Let’s work together to create a space that reflects our collective vision.
Community Development
Upcoming Activities in May
Starting May 16, residents will have a new opportunity to be aware of public hearing projects occurring in their neighborhood. As part of the new zoning text changes, projects that are subject to a public hearing will now be required to provide a sign that is visible to the public and specifies the scope of work proposed. For more details and the complete Council ordinance , see the Planning Website: Zoning Text Amendment 2025
Community Services
Summer Recreation Classes & Camps
Our 2025 Summer Recreation Guide is almost here, and it’s packed with exciting ways to stay active, learn something new, and make the most of the sunny season! The guide will be available starting May 1, which is also the first day to register for classes. Programs will run from June through August, with something for every age and interest. This summer, we’re especially excited to welcome Skyhawks North LA to South Pasadena!
Their high-energy youth sports programs — including soccer, basketball, and flag football — are a great way for kids to get moving and have fun. And there’s more! Don’t miss out on our specialty camps featuring everything from horseback riding and skateboarding to fitness, creative arts, and a wide range of sports for all ages. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby, stay active, or just have fun, our summer classes are the perfect way to do it. View the full guide and register starting May 1 at southpasadenaca.gov/classes
Let’s make this a summer to remember — because Parks Make Life Better!
Camp Med 2025 Summer Program
Save the Dates for Summer Fun at Garfield Park!
Get ready for a season of community fun! The City of South Pasadena is excited to announce the return of our beloved summer series at Garfield Park. This year, we’re bringing you four free Concerts in the Park, three Movies in the Park, and two Shakespeare in the Park—perfect for family outings, date nights, or relaxing with friends.
- Friday, June 13, 2025 – Movie in the Park
- Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Concert in the Park
- Friday, July 11, 2025 – Movie in the Park
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Shakespeare in the Park
- Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Shakespeare in the Park
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Concert in the Park
- Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Concert in the Park
- Friday, August 8, 2025 – Movie in the Park
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Concert in the Park
All events will be held at Garfield Park, located at 1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena. Concerts and Shakespeare typically run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and movies begin at sunset. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy these delightful evenings of music and film.
Stay tuned for the full lineup and additional details, which will be announced soon. For more information, visit southpasadenaca.gov/events or contact the Recreation Division at (626) 403-7380. Let’s make this summer unforgettable!
Memorial Day Ceremony
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned — more details, including guest speaker, will be shared in the coming weeks.
Finance
Community Budget Meeting
The Finance Department is planning a Community Budget Meeting on August 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena. The Department will provide an overview of the budget for the next fiscal year – more details to come!
Fire
Paramedic Subscription Program
Did you know that paramedic fees can run as high as $3,000? The City of South Pasadena is offering a Paramedic Subscription Program to provide residents and businesses within South Pasadena an annual subscription to cover all paramedic and transportation costs! Click this link to apply today!
Library
The Art of the Kimono with Akane Mashimo
To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the South Pasadena Public Library presents The Art of Kimono on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Library Community Room. Akane Mashimo of WakaWakka Kimono & Photo Studio will lead a mini kimono show and obi-tying demonstration. Guests will learn about kimono history and seasonal fabrics. The program is free and open to ages 5 and up, sponsored by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library.
Akane Mashimo, born in Osaka, is a certified kimono dresser and founder of WakaWakka Kimono & Photo Studio. She also leads the LA Kimono Club and is passionate about sharing Japanese culture through kimono, tea ceremony, and ikebana.
2025 Summer Reading Program is coming!
Visit southpasadenaca.gov/SRP to check out the full schedule of events and get ready to read, explore, and win cool prizes!
All Abilities Club
Join the South Pasadena Public Library for our monthly program geared toward adults with developmental disabilities. During All Abilities Club meetings, we watch movies, make crafts, and encourage a welcoming and safe environment for participants. The Club is open to adult members of the public and adult family members, aides, caretakers, and teachers are welcome. The Club is intended for adult audiences. Registration is not required.
May Walk ‘n’ Talk Club
Location: South Pasadena Public Library – Meet outside on Oxley Street Side of the Library Park
Public Works
Dumpster Day
Senior citizens can also reserve a free bulky item pick up for the week of May 5 to May 9, 2025. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please call the South Pasadena Senior Center at (626) 403-7360 to make a reservation by the May 1, 2025 12 p.m. deadline.
Not sure if your bulky items are accepted? Call Athens Customer Service to confirm: (888) 336-6100.
Clothing & Toy Swap on May 6
Bring your gently-used clothes and toys to swap with others in the community! It’s the perfect time to declutter and give your items a second life.
Join us for the FINAL Landscape Academy Training!
Free landscape training
Sadly our Landscape Academy Training series is coming to a close, but we are leaving you with much to grow from! On Saturday, May 17, 2025from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the Landscape Academy will be hosting Landscape Transformations on a Budget training. Head over to the Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission St., to learn how to manage costs, prioritize your landscaping choices, and minimize expenses!
Registration for the May 17, 2025 training is now OPEN! Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today using this link.
Public Hearings / Council Meetings
Join Us at Our Next City Council Meeting! City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street. Under this hybrid model, members of the public will have the option to either participate in-person at the Council Chambers or virtually via Zoom, and they are also streamed live via the Internet from the City’s website.
Next City Council Meeting: May 7, 2025
City Jobs
The City of the South Pasadena is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time and part-time positions.
