TrainDay2LA: Epic Pasadena Adventure

TrainDay2La: Epic Pasadena Adventure
Let’s take part in an epic Pasadena adventure with 3 events:
1. Jackalope Art Festival
2. ArtCenter College of Design Grad Show
3. South Pasadena’s 15th Annual Eclectic Music Festival

Weather Update: It may rain...
I say BRING IT!
An umbrella and rain coat that is. ☔🧥 I do not plan to stand in the pouring rain, and these events are rain or shine, plus the Art Center Grad show is indoors, if's raining we will be inside. There is a chance you may get wet, but this will be an epic adventure so, please plan accordingly. 😊

Meet at Irvine train station 15215 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA at 9:00am
and At Union Station Meet in front of Starbucks/Wetzels at 10:35am

We will start our adventure at the Irvine train station by taking OC 1661 @ 9:21 am to LA Union, scheduled to arrive LA at 10:34 am. Get your Metrolink Weekend Day Pass for $10.00 at Irvine Station. To buy your Metrolink ticket at the station Use the Metrolink ticket kiosk, hit Buy Tickets, then Weekend Day Pass. Follow the instructions on the ticket vending machine screen. Note: Do not pay with a Bill larger than a $20 or you may not get change!

In order to check out the Eclectic Music Festival which starts at 3pm we need to commit to taking Amtrak home because the last metrolink leaves at 4:27pm. We can see how the day plays out and head back early to catch OC1668 @ 4:27pm, and if needed, leave South Pasadena by 3:45pm to make the last Metrolink.

If we decide to stay, we’ll purchase our Amtrak return ticket at Union Station for $19.00 Adult. Senior tickets are less.
Late Amtrak Return options are: (times are leaving Union Station) ~1hr to Irvine.
5:10pm, 6:10pm, 8:10pm, and 10:10pm

With the weather unknown, We will decide ~ 3:30pm whether to stay at the eclectic festival or return to Union station to catch the last Metrolink.

We will be utilizing Metro to get to Pasadena and South Pasadena and the venues are nearby, but this will still probably be a 7+ mile urban hike with walking to and through these 3 free events in Pasadena/South Pasadena.

Jackalope Art Festival (10 am to 5 pm) is a unique, curated shopping experience featuring the top trendsetting makers & designers of local goods with free admission. Featuring over 200 local, hand-selected artisans, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor, housewares, and more.

Spring 2025 ArtCenter College of Design Grad Show (Noon–5 p.m.)
Pasadena Convention Center Exhibit Halls A + B
This public exhibition represents one of the West Coast’s largest showcases of emerging artists and designers, carrying special significance as the first such event since January’s devastating Los Angeles and Altadena fires.

South Pasadena’s 15th Annual Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl Returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025! (3-10pm)
The Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl is a free event that celebrates the arts and offers a chance for folks to enjoy a Saturday in South Pasadena. The Eclectic, now in its 15th year, is organized and produced by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of South Pasadena, and Sid The Cat Presents. The Eclectic has grown into a signature event for the city, featuring dozens of diverse, local and regional musical acts, one-of-a-kind artisans and makers, interactive activities, open galleries, beer and wine gardens, and family-friendly fun.

This year’s event on Saturday, April 26th will feature musicians on stages and intimate venues all across town. The Artisans’ Alley is a curated outdoor marketplace featuring unique, handmade, and vintage items, bringing together makers of handcrafted jewelry, clothing, accessories, art, home goods, and specialty items. Also in this area will be interactive art activities, food trucks, photo ops, music, and more. Over 20 local businesses are participating with special activities inside or out front of their stores.

At least two of these events offer food, but bring a snack in case we don't hit a food stop till after noon. Bring an extra layer for morning/evening, an umbrella, coat, pre apply sunscreen, wear a hat and wear comfortable walking shoes we’ll be walking 5+ miles mostly hard flat surfaces with some hills and stairs along the way. Bring a refillable bottle of water for the walk and a snack for before/after lunch. Any mileage quoted may be understated, YMMV.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer, assistant organizers and event hosts assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.