Family events in Baldwin Park, CA

The Pomona Concert Band’s 79th Annual Summer Concert Series brings a program titled Conductor Favorites to Palomares Park. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Linda W. Taylor and hosted by columnist David Allen, this performance highlights music she has cherished with the ensemble, including Toccata for Band, On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, Sousa’s Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Days of Wine and Roses, and Marching Down Broadway. Presented free of charge, the series includes a concession stand for refreshments. Sponsored by the City of Pomona, this season is being held at the Palomares Park Community Center while the bandshell at Ganesha Park undergoes emergency repairs. Musicians from Pomona and more than twenty surrounding communities perform under the leadership of Linda W. Taylor, with Assistant Conductor Kerry Kline.

Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Pasadena is a free community gathering that celebrates every child's potential. Families can enjoy hero themed adventures and playful learning activities that encourage kids to discover their inner hero. The event also provides a look inside the Academy, with opportunities to meet the team and learn how they support skills that help children thrive in school and in life. Costumes are welcome, and curiosity is a must.

Musical Storytime brings the Pasadena Conservatory of Music to the Gamble House lawn for a reading-and-music experience led by PCM Young Musicians’ Department Chair Rachael Denny. Children’s books become prompts for musical exploration, with stories highlighting seasons, nature, and creativity that connect to the setting. For this session, the featured book is Together by Mona Damluji. Guests can bring a blanket and snacks to relax under the big oak. This free, drop-in program requires no reservations and may be canceled in the event of rain or temperatures over 100 degrees. The program is made possible through a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

Enjoy a screening of The Princess Bride at LA State Historic Park with audience trivia. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the movie starting later. The event is rated PG and includes on-site food trucks, with options listed on the event page (food trucks may change). Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted, and low chairs are allowed with specific placement rules to avoid blocking views.