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August Sales, Promotions and Special Events on South Lake Avenue, Pasadena!

South Lake Avenue’s August Newsletter is out now! Highlights include:

  • South Lake Avenue Restaurant Guide!
  • Celebrating 20 Years! Ten Thousand Villages Pasadena celebrates their 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 22, 2026. For details regarding their special celebration, please contact their store manager, Laurel Averill at 626-229-9892. For more information, please visit Ten Thousand Villages or call 626-229-9892.
  • Farmers Market at Pasarroyo Pasadena! Pasarroyo Pasadena hosts a weekly farmers market on Tuesdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Enjoy fresh produce, artisan baked goods, coffee and beverages, prepared foods, international cuisine, specialty foods, local farmers and more! For more information, please visit Pasarroyo or call 626-792-5161.
  • Tiny Bags! Big Personality! ‍Bricks & Minifigs is excited to welcome Wacky Bags from their friends at Crazy Bricks! These incredibly detailed minifigure accessories let your LEGO minifigs carry everything from fun everyday designs to collectible specialty prints. For more information, please visit Bricks & Minifigs or call 626-228-2971.
  • Seize the Summer Sale! Enjoy up to 50% off during Cycle Gear’s Seize the Summer Sale! Shop Now. Click to learn more about their Bike Nights! For more information, please visit Cycle Gear or call 626-553-9761.

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South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

August 2026 Newsletter

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AUGUST PROMOTIONS!

Enjoy summer promotions and special events on South Lake Avenue! Explore ideas by visiting the South Lake Avenue Business Directory.

SHOUT OUT TO OUR TRIVIA PARTICIPANTS!

Congratulations to our winner Krystle P. from Burbank who was the first to answer correctly in last month’s newsletter!

Thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s South Lake Trivia Game! We wanted to take a moment and shout out the first participant who answered correctly! The correct answer was PASARROYO Pasadena. For more information, please visit PASARROYO Pasadena.

Be the first to answer our monthly trivia question correctly for a chance to win a prize at South Lake Avenue’s year end Holidayfest event! One (1) entry per person per Trivia Game Question. Participants selected and announced are eligible to enter again after 90 days. Participants responsible for reviewing junk and spam folders for electronic communications. SLBA not responsible for delays in email communication. Trivia question rotates throughout the newsletter each month. Click “View Entire Message” to make sure newsletter displays properly.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNOUNCED PARTICIPANTS!

Patty H. from Los Angeles (January)

Shatarra S. from Pasadena (February)

Cheri H. from Altadena (March)

Eliza J. from Altadena (April)

Brian P. from Pasadena (May)

Vickie C. from Duarte (June)

Krystle P. from Burbank (July)

The South Lake Business Association is

ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

The South Lake Business Association’s monthly newsletter is a source of information and news for business and property owners within the South Lake Avenue Business District, the City of Pasadena, and residential communities. We are currently accepting submissions for the September 2026 newsletter. If you are a South Lake Avenue business or property owner and would like to participate in the newsletter, please email your submission to slba@southlakeavenue.org by August 20th.

South Lake Avenue Quick Links

BITES AND BEVERAGES

Enjoy endless options from South Lake Avenue restaurants!

SELF-CARE IDEAS

Looking to improve your health or pamper yourself? Browse through all the services offered on South Lake by visiting South Lake Health & Beauty.

SALES AND PROMOTIONS

Learn more about sales and promotions on South Lake by visiting Shopping on South Lake.

PASSPORT PARKING

Park, pay, be on your way with Passport Parking! No more digging for coins. Download today! To learn more about parking on South Lake Avenue, please visit South Lake Avenue’s Visitor Resources.

South Lake Avenue Promotions

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

Ten Thousand Villages | 567 S. Lake Avenue | 626-229-9892

Ten Thousand Villages Pasadena celebrates their 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 22, 2026. For details regarding their special celebration, please contact their store manager, Laurel Averill at 626-229-9892.


For more information, please visit
 Ten Thousand Villages or call 626-229-9892.

Bricks and Minifigs

PASARROYO FARMERS MARKET!

Pasarroyo | 225 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-5161

Pasarroyo Pasadena hosts a weekly farmers market on Tuesdays from 10:00am2:00pm. Enjoy fresh produce, artisan baked goods, coffee and beverages, prepared foods, international cuisine, specialty foods, local farmers and more!


For more information, please visit
Pasarroyo or call 626-792-5161.

HIT YOUR STRIDE!

Barry’s Pasadena | 326 S. Lake Avenue | 626-314-1877

Hit your stride at Barry’s Pasadena. Find a rhythm you can keep. 5 classes each week. One week is a win. Four weeks is a habit. Sign Up Now.

For more information, please visit Barry’s Pasadena or call 626-314-1877.

BRELLA PASADENA CHILD CARE!

Brella Pasadena | 475 S. Lake Avenue | 424-319-7600

This month, Brella kids are learning about the marine biome! 🐟 Get ready for an exciting journey into the depths of the ocean.⁣ This month they will discover concepts like sinking vs. floating, create sand castles and fish scales⁣, read fun-filled tales like Commotion in the Ocean and more!⁣

For more information, please visit Brella Pasadena or call 424-319-7600.

Bricks and Minifigs

TINY BAGS! BIG PERSONALITY!

Bricks & Minifigs | 350 S. Lake Avenue | 626-228-2971

Bricks & Minifigs is excited to welcome Wacky Bags from their friends at Crazy Bricks! These incredibly detailed minifigure accessories let your LEGO minifigs carry everything from fun everyday designs to collectible specialty prints.


For more information, please visit
Bricks & Minifigs or call 626-228-2971.

REFRESHED SALADS!

Corner Bakery | 345 S. Lake Avenue #107 | 626-578-1281

Corner Bakery offers a variety of refreshed salads you can savor and enjoy! View Menu.


For more information, please visit
Corner Bakery or call 626-578-1281.

SEIZE THE SUMMER SALE!

Cycle Gear | 414 S. Lake Avenue | 626-553-9761

Enjoy up to 50% off during Cycle Gear’s Seize the Summer Sale! Shop Now. Click to learn more about their Bike Nights!


For more information, please visit
Cycle Gear or call 626-553-9761.

20% OFF DENTISTRY!

Dentists of Pasadena | 240 S. Lake Avenue | 626-765-3527

Take advantage of 20% Off Dentistry* and keep your smile in top shape. Schedule Now.


For more information, please visit
Dentists of Pasadena on Lake or call 626-765-3527.

CAN EVERY CUSTOMER USE YOUR WEBSITE?

Ideary Works | 251 S. Lake Avenue #800 | 626-414-4558

A website can look polished and still be hard to use. Small issues such as pale text, confusing menus, unclear forms, or buttons that are hard to tap can prevent people from calling, booking, ordering, or visiting.


Ideary Works LLC, a Pasadena-based website accessibility studio on South Lake Avenue, examines the simple website barriers local businesses should know about and why accessibility is really about better customer service.
Read More.


For more information, please visit
Ideary Works or call 626-414-4558.

FINE DINING AT GAUCHO GRILL!

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse | 455 S. Lake Avenue | 626-657-8700

Gaucho Grill on South Lake Avenue is the area’s authentic Argentine steakhouse, serving wood-fired steaks, empanadas, and Argentine wines. Make Reservations.


For more information, please visit
Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse or call 626-657-8700.

PASADENA: LA’S ART LEGACY!

Jack Rutberg Fine Arts | 600 S. Lake Avenue #102 | 323-938-5222

The Los Angeles art scene takes center stage at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts in Pasadena in an expansive and unique exhibition entitled Pasadena: L.A.’s Art Legacy, extending through August 29. Click to learn more about Current, Past and Upcoming Exhibitions.


For more information, please visit 
Jack Rutberg Fine Arts or call 323-938-5222.

Logix Federal Credit Union

SKY-HIGH SAVINGS!

Logix Federal Credit Union | 180 S. Lake Avenue | 800-328-5328

Enjoy up to 3.40% APY on a High Rate Savings Account at Logix Federal Credit Union. Enjoy higher returns than a traditional savings account, with flexibility to deposit or withdraw funds anytime. Learn More.


For more information, please visit
Logix Federal Credit Union or call 800-328-5328.

Macy's

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE!

Macy’s Pasadena | 401 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-0211

Macy’s offers up to 50% off during their Back To School Sale! Shop Now.


When ordering online, be sure to select Macy’s Pasadena as your fulfillment center and can easily pick up your items in person!


For more information, please visit
Macy’s Pasadena or call 626-792-0211.

SUMMER NIGHTS AT MAGNOLIA!

Magnolia House | 492 S. Lake Avenue | 626-584-1126

Enjoy Pasadena summer nights at Magnolia House! 🌅🍹 Where memories are made, conversations linger and the cocktails never disappoint!


For more information, please visit
Magnolia House or call 626-584-1126.

Mercado Pasadena

MEXICAN CUISINE AT MERCADO!

Mercado Pasadena | 140 S. Lake Avenue #101 | 626-345-5778

Mercado Pasadena is the go-to destination for modern Mexican delights. Unleash your senses and discover why Mercado is Pasadena’s prime spot for contemporary Mexican cuisine! Mercado is open every day at 11:30am with daily Happy Hour starting at 4:00pm. Make Reservations.


For more information, please visit
Mercado Pasadena or call 626-345-5778.

TURTLE CHEESECAKE SWIRL!

Nothing Bundt Cakes | 548 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-8200

All the flavors of a turtle cheesecake baked into one decadent treat. Indulge in fluffy white cake, swirled with creamy cheesecake and sprinkled with OREO® Cookie Crust. Each cake is drizzled in caramel and chocolate sauce and finished with toasted pecans for a buttery crunch. Savor this flavor through August 9th and while supplies last. Shop Now.


For more information, please visit
Nothing Bundt Cakes or call 626-792-8200.

LUXURY APPLIANCES!

Pacific Sales | 440 S. Lake Avenue | 626-356-3359

Pacific Sales on South Lake Avenue offers a variety of luxury appliances. Shop Now.


For more information, please visit
Pacific Sales or call 626-356-3359.

POOL DAY PASSES!

Pasadena Hotel & Pool | 928 E. Colorado Blvd. | 626-884-4150

Pasadena Hotel & Pool is on ResortPass! Their pool offers a peaceful escape in the heart of Pasadena. Loungers and sun umbrellas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can pick up pool towels on the pool deck. Guests can also order food and drinks from the lobby bar. Book Now.


For more information, please visit
Pasadena Hotel & Pool or call 626-884-4150.

DON’T WAIT! FETCH PERKS!

Pet Food Express | 320 S. Lake Avenue | 626-578-1111

Join for free to earn 1 point for everyone dollar you spend with Pet Food Express in-store or online. Learn More.


For more information, please visit
Pet Food Express or call 626-578-1111.

TWO WEEKS OF UNLIMITED RIDES!

SoulCycle | 140 S. Lake Avenue | 626-408-3000

SoulCycle offers two weeks of unlimited rides for $50. View Offers.


For more information, please visit
 SoulCycle or call 626-408-3000.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

Susie Cakes | 264 S. Lake Avenue | 626-657-2253

Made just for your four-legged best friend! Susie’s PupCakes feature a soft banana and peanut butter cupcake topped with peanut butter whipped cream. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, adoption day, or simply treating your favorite pup, these dog-friendly cupcakes are baked with flavors dogs love for a tail-wagging good time. For every Susie’s PupCake purchased, $1 will be donated to local shelters and rescue groups. Shop Now.


For more information, please visit
Susie Cakes or call 626-657-2253.

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO!

The Arbour | 527 S. Lake Avenue | 626-396-4925

The Arbour Restaurant on South Lake Avenue offers summer dishes such as their tasty Artichoke Risotto with preserved lemon, goat cheese and fine herbs. The Arbour also offers Happy Hour at the bar Monday through Friday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm.


For more information, please visit
The Arbour or call 626-396-4925.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA!

TravelStore | 140 S. Lake Avenue #280 | 626-795-0291

Australia is one of those destinations that never gets old where you can uncover new places, unforgettable experiences, and local favorites that make each journey even more memorable.

Whether you’re dreaming of a laid-back escape to unwind or an adventure-packed itinerary filled with unforgettable experiences, TravelStore advisors are here to plan the trip you want.⁠


For more information, please visit
TravelStore or call 626-795-0291.

MONEY TIPS!

WaFd Bank | 170 S. Lake Avenue | 626-373-0380

WaFd Bank offers money tips to protect your accounts and help your business grow. Learn More.


For more information, please visit
WaFd Bank or call 626-373-0380.

KIMCHI FRIED RICE!

Williams-Sonoma | 142 S. Lake Avenue | 626-795-5045

Sunday, August 16 | 11:00am – Chicken Tikka Masala

Learn how to make creamy chicken tikka in less time. View Details.


Sunday, August 23 | 11:00am – Kung Pao Stir-Fry

Master the art of stir-frying with the balanced savory and spicy flavors in a stir-fry sauce. View Details.

Each month at Williams-Sonoma, they’ll tackle a new culinary technique to help you learn to cook – or take your kitchen skills to the next level. View Events.


For more information, please visit
Williams-Sonoma or call 626-795-5045.

Got Catering?

DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR!

Get your South Lake Avenue favorites delivered to your door. To view catering options available on South Lake, please visit Catering on South Lake.

City of Pasadena Quick Links

CITY NEWS AND RESOURCES

Stay in the know regarding important City of Pasadena updates by visiting the following links:

CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER

The Citizen Service Center (CSC) is a centralized service to help Pasadena residents connect with their City.


For more information, please visit
Pasadena Citizen Service Center or call 626-744-7311.

CONNECT TO PASADENA PD

Learn more about crime in Pasadena neighborhoods through Nixle and Crimemapping. Please visit www.nixle.com or www.crimemapping.com for more information.


A reminder to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, please contact Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241. Connect to PPD online at
Report A Crime.

South Lake Trivia!
Which business is celebrating their 20th Anniversary?

Be the first to answer correctly to get a shout out in our next newsletter and be automatically entered into a year end raffle during our Holidayfest Event!

Association Meetings

BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 I 8:00am

Meeting Details

Property owners and business owners located within the South Lake Business District are encouraged to attend association meetings. South Lake Avenue property owners and business owners interested in volunteering and serving on the Board of Directors should email slba@southlakeavenue.org. Click here to view SLBA meeting schedules or to learn more about the South Lake Business Association.

*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. For more information regarding South Lake Avenue, please visit www.southlakeavenue.org.

Featured Spaces
Shops On Lake

Interested in opening your business in the South Lake Avenue Business District? The South Lake Business Association can help!


Location of Featured Space:

345 – 455 S. Lake Avenue (Retail Space)

View Details and Map


Click to view a list of featured spaces at
South Lake Leasing Opportunities.

GET STARTED!

Whether you are looking to acquire property, open a business or move to South Lake, the South Lake Business Association is here to help you learn about South Lake Avenue’s unique attributes. Start by visiting Getting Started on South Lake.


For more information, please visit
www.southlakeavenue.org.

WHAT’S NEW ON SOUTH LAKE?

Now it’s easier than ever to connect with businesses and learn about new ones by visiting South Lake Avenue’s website at www.southlakeavenue.org.

Got News?

Got News? September 2026 e-Newsletter submissions due by August 20th and accepted on a first come first served basis. Subject to availability and editing.

Missed News?

If you missed one of our newsletters you can view them at Previous Newsletters

Helpful Links

South Lake Business Association

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

City Of Pasadena

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South Lake Trivia!

Looking for our Trivia Game Question? It’s still here and will rotate within the newsletter every month. Enjoy!