Montrose Shopping Park Hosts Annual Craft Fair This Weekend

Glendale, CA · May 16, 2026

The scent of kettle corn is already drifting through Montrose as vendors set up for the craft fair. It’s a grey start to the morning, but the crowds usually burn the mist off Honolulu Avenue by noon.

📰 The Lead

Navigating the city on a Saturday just got a bit easier as the Glendale Beeline officially launches its expanded weekend service today. After months of community feedback requesting better connectivity between the South Glendale residential corridors and the shopping hubs in the north, the city has added three new Saturday loops and extended hours for Route 4.

This shift aims to reduce parking congestion at the Galleria and Americana while providing a reliable alternative for those working weekend shifts or heading out for brunch. Transit officials will be at the Larry Zarian Transportation Center this morning handing out updated route maps and commemorative tap cards to celebrate the rollout. It is a practical step in the city’s broader goal to make the downtown core more accessible and less dependent on the heavy traffic typically found on Brand Boulevard during the weekend rush.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Pacific Park Pool Reopens — Seasonal open swim hours begin today at 1:00 PM for residents looking to get some early laps in.

  • Verdugo Trail Maintenance — Volunteers are gathering at the Stough Canyon trailhead this morning to repair erosion damage from recent spring rains.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 73°F · Low 59°F — Overcast
    • Keep a light sweater handy for your morning walk while the clouds linger overhead.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival — Honolulu Avenue, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Over 250 artists and vendors take over the historic shopping park today.

  • Pacific Community Center: Pickleball Open Play — Pacific Avenue, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM All skill levels are welcome at the newly resurfaced outdoor courts.

  • Brand Library Concert Series — Brand Library & Art Center, 6:00 PM An outdoor performance by a local jazz quartet on the back plaza.

  • Burbank: Downtown Farmers Market — Olive Ave & Glenoaks Blvd, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM Fresh produce and local honey just a short hop over the city line.

  • Pasadena: Rose Bowl Flea Market — Rose Bowl Stadium, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM The legendary monthly treasure hunt is worth the fifteen-minute drive today.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Mota’s Mexican Food
    • This family-run staple on San Fernando Road has been serving up massive breakfast burritos since 1980. The walls are lined with photos of local sports teams they’ve sponsored over the decades. Regulars know to ask for the extra-spicy green salsa.

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