Things to do in Glendale, CA

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• Carved Nighttime Pumpkin Walk
  Until Sunday, November 1 · 6 PM · Descanso Gardens · $12–52
  This seasonal evening event presents a family-friendly walk through botanical gardens lit by thousands of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns and illuminated displays. It is designed for visitors of all ages seeking a festive outdoor fall experience.
• Estranged Landscape Installation
  Until Friday, January 8 · Adams Square Mini Park · Free
  Designed by architect and artist Yuntao Xu, this immersive art installation reimagines regional mountain and canyon topographies using suspended reflective textiles and color-shifting lights. The public exhibit is set inside the park's historic 1936 Streamline Moderne gas station structure.

Today · Tuesday, October 20

• Art Cart
  2 PM · Pacific Park Library · Free
  Art Cart is a self-directed creative session offering a variety of supplies for hands-on crafting. The drop-in activity is aimed at families with children ages 3 to 12. Participation is free.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Paintings
  4 PM · Glendale Central Library · Free
  Children ages 5 to 12 can create their own miniature Halloween-themed painting using glow-in-the-dark paint. Materials are provided while supplies last in this hands-on workshop supported by the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust.
• Teens Give Back
  4:30 PM · Glendale Central Library · Free
  Teens Give Back is a community service program for teenagers ages 13 to 18 to earn volunteer credit for school. Participants work on library-related tasks and activities that benefit the community.
• Glendale City Council Meeting
  6 PM · Glendale City Hall · Free
  The Glendale City Council holds its regular public meeting to discuss and vote on municipal legislation, city policies, and local public business. Glendale residents and members of the general public can attend to observe proceedings or deliver public comments during designated portions of the agenda. Attendance is open and free to all.

Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 21

• Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM · Glendale Central Library · Free
  This morning library program introduces toddlers to stories, rhymes, and interactive songs to build early literacy and language skills. The session is designed for young children and their caregivers.
• Glendale Youth Alliance Annual Luncheon
  11:30 AM · Vertigo Event Venue · Paid
  The Glendale Youth Alliance Annual Luncheon celebrates community leaders, businesses, and partners that support local youth employment and development programs. It brings together civic officials, community advocates, and youth program participants.
• Build It! Family Craft Workshop
  2 PM · Glendale Central Library · Free
  Build It! is a hands-on creative workshop for children and families to design and construct projects using provided building materials. The self-directed session encourages imaginative play and collaborative crafting.
• Planning Commission Hearing
  5 PM · Glendale City Hall · Free
  A public hearing conducted by the Glendale Planning Commission to review local zoning, conditional use permits, and urban development proposals. Members of the community may attend to observe proceedings and offer input during open comment periods.

Thursday, October 22

• Family Games Afternoon
  2 PM · Grandview Library · Free
  A casual afternoon meetup where children, teens, and families can gather at the library to play board games and social games together. The event is open to players of all ages.
• USC-VHH Girl Talk: Breast Health
  5 PM · USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · Free
  USC Verdugo Hills Hospital specialists lead an informative community discussion addressing breast cancer screenings, common health myths, and prevention strategies. Geared toward women and family members, the event features physician presentations along with a question-and-answer session.
• Family Astronomy Night
  5:30 PM · The Huntington · Paid
  An evening stargazing program that allows participants of all ages to view celestial objects through high-powered telescopes and learn about constellations through a guided sky tour. Held in conjunction with lunar-focused library exhibitions, the program is suitable for astronomy enthusiasts and families.

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