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October Events Calendar // San Gabriel Valley
The Arts, Food & More!
6 | Montrose Oktoberfest
Montrose Shopping Park
12-10pm > Live music, rides, games, food & more – and say hello to the Podley agents working the barrels!
oktoberfest.montrosechamber.org
12 | Art Night Pasadena
Various Museums Across Pasadena
6-10pm > The city’s most prominent arts & cultural institutions open their doors for free.
artnightpasadena.org
13 | Glendorafest
North Glendora Village
5-9pm > Glendora’s 5th Annual beer tasting event with local craft brews, food trucks & live music.
glendorafest.com
13-14 | Japanese Garden Celebration
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge
9am-5pm > Celebrate Japanese arts & culture with this festival with all ages entertainment.
descansogardens.org
17-Nov 11 | The Woman in Black
Pasadena Playhouse
Times Vary > Witness Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story that has kept London’s West End on the edge of its seat for the past 28 years!
pasadenaplayhouse.org
21 | A Taste of Old Town Monrovia
Old Town Monrovia
5-8pm > Local vendors showcase their best offerings in a festival of food, music & spirits.
facebook.com/atasteofoldtownmonrovia
Trick-or-Treat, Pumpkin Festivals, Scarecrows…Oh My!
1-20 | Sierra Madre Scarecrow Festival
Across Sierra Madre
Times Vary > 1-19: Voting & Judging 5: Kickoff Party 7: Free Scarecrow Bus Tour 20: Winners Announced
creativeartsgroup.org
4-Nov 10 | Wicked Lit 2018
Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena
7:30pm & 9:30pm > Enjoy spooky short plays from one of the best LA theater productions.
unboundproductions.org
20 | Santa Anita Pumpkin Patch
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
12-4pm > Pumpkin patch with a Family Fun Zone for your little jockeys.
santaanita.com
20-21, 27-28 | Slightly Spooky Stories
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge
11am > Ensemble Shakespeare Theater returns with a family-friendly telling of your favorite surprising & slightly spooky Halloween stories. Costumes encouraged!
descansogardens.org
22-27 | Halloween Craft Week
Glendora Public Library
All Day > Get into a spooky mood with Halloween crafts.
cityofglendora.org
26-27 | Halloween Window Painting Contest
Downtown Sierra Madre
26: 2:30-6pm, 27: 7:30-10am > Community youth paint local business windows throughout the downtown area. Judging & awards take place on the 27th.
sierramadrecivicclub.org
27 | Off The Page Players: Halloween Tales
Monrovia Public Library
2-3:45pm > Young ghosts & goblins will enjoy these fun & interactive stories.
cityofmonrovia.org
27-28 | Pumpkin Festival
Kidspace Museum, Pasadena
9:30am-5pm > All are invited to enjoy carnival games, a pumpkin patch & live entertainment.
kidspacemuseum.org
27-28, 31 | Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration
Old Pasadena
Times Vary > Pumpkin decorating, costume contests, trick-or-treating & more!
oldpasadena.org
31 | Annual Halloween Carnival
Finkbiner Park, Glendora
5-8pm > Trick-or-treat around the Village. Stay for games, food, prizes & more.
cityofglendora.org
31 | Sierra Madre’s Halloween Happenings
Downtown Sierra Madre
3:30-5pm > Trick-or-Treating 5pm > Costume Parade 5:30pm > Costume Contest
cityofsierramadre.com
31 | Old Town Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Bash
Library Park, Monrovia
Times Vary > Ghoulish fun for all! Trick-or-treat, costume contest plus a dog costume contest for furry friends.
cityofmonrovia.org
31 | Trick-or-Treat Along Foothill Blvd.
846 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge
3-5pm > Stop by Podley Properties & other participating merchants to trick-or-treat!
It’s Time for September Sweep!
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Mark your calendars, folks! The weekend after Labor Day may not be the official start of fall — the first day of fall is September 22 — but it may as well be. Which means, it’s time for another September Sweep!
Schools are back in session, neighborhood pools are closed and white pants are officially off limits. It’s also the ideal time to clean up all the grime summer left behind, as well as prep for the cooler temperatures to come.
Trust us: Gutters are way easier to clean when they’re not clogged to start with. Oh, and frozen pipes are actually preventable if you winterize your sprinklers before the cold sets in.
Enjoy the ultimate guide to getting your home ready for fall, courtesy of Patch and HomeAdvisor. Here’s what to do and who to hire now so you can start enjoying fall ASAP. Happy September Sweep!
Outdoors
Winterize Sprinklers: Any water left in the sprinkler system or pipes could freeze, crack and ruin the system. This inexpensive task can save more than $1000 in total replacement.
Find a Local Sprinkler Service
Gutter Cleaning: The leaves likely haven’t fallen yet but get ready. Gutters that are full of leaves can hold water and pull down your entire gutter system, and sometimes parts of your roof.
Find a Local Gutter Cleaning Service
Weatherstripping: This little task can pay for itself with the savings you’ll see on on your energy bill. Filling the gaps around doors and windows will ensure you’re warming your home, not your neighborhood.
Find a Local Weatherstripping Contractors
Window Caulking/Inspection: Caulking around the windows also helps keep heat from escaping. While you’re at it, have someone inspect the integrity of your windows. If they are more than 25 years old, it’s likely time for new ones.
Roof Inspection: This is your first line of defense against the weather. A quick roof inspection by a professional can tell you if you have any weak spots that could cause serious damage during the bad weather.
Indoors
Carpet Cleaning: Sand. Need we say more? Get rid of the grit and grime that summer left behind with a professional carpet cleaning before fall.
Find a Local Professional Carpet Cleaner
One-Time Deep Clean: Sanitizing kitchen areas, bathrooms and everything in between after a long, hot summer is crucial to starting fall so fresh and so clean.
Find a Local Professional Maid Service
Furnace Tuneup: Naturally, you need to change your furnace filter if you haven’t since last winter, but also hire a furnace repairman to make sure your unit is tip-top. A quick tune up can identify problems before they start, and also help optimize your system for the brutal months ahead.
Find a Local HVAC Professional
Odds & Ends:Of course if you have special items like a pool, water feature, or hedges to protect from the cold weather, now is the time. If you beat the rush, you can always find a contractor who has the time. However, if you wait until the busy season to contact a pro, you might be waiting for a while.
This September Sweep article originally appeared on Patch in association with HomeAdvisor.
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