Monday, January 5, 2026

Eaton Fire Anniversary Week: A Week of Events Marking Tragedy, Resilience and Hope

A directory of key events, gatherings and ways to participate

Monday marks the start of a full week of focused remembrance, reflection, service, and community gatherings, marking the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire on January 7. 

Below are featured events with direct links for details, reservations, and further information. Pasadena Now will present a full range of closeup articles on many of these events on Tuesday. 

 

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — Recovery, Youth, and Service 

UCLA Luskin Institute Webinar: Altadena Recovery (Virtual) https://latino.ucla.edu/events/webinar-the-altadena-recovery/

Eaton Fire Collaborative Youth Ambassadors Program Gathering https://larises.org/we-show-up/ 

Volunteer: Eaton Fire Collaborative Free Store (Altadena) https://larises.org/we-show-up/ 

 

Wednesday–Thursday, January 7–8, 2026 — Core Anniversary Observances 

Community Gathering & Remembrance (Coalition for Altadena Recovery) https://www.altadenatowncouncil.org/ 

John Muir High School – Eaton Fire Anniversary Community Event https://www.instagram.com/councilmembermoulden/

Altadena Candlelight Vigil (Lake Ave & Loma Alta Dr.) https://larises.org/we-show-up/ 

A Concert for Altadena (Pasadena Civic Auditorium) https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/a-concert-for-altadena/ 

Ashes To Films Wildfire Summit & Screening https://ashestofilms2025.eventive.org/

Songs of Remembrance: A Service of Hope & Renewal (Lake Avenue Church) https://lakeave.org/event/564 

Healing Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church https://www.sacredheartaltadena.com/ 

Saint Mark’s School Community Chapel Service https://www.saint-marks.org/ 

 

Friday–Saturday, January 9–10, 2026 — Arts, Culture, Rebuilding, and Community 

Ashes to Films – Film Festival for Fire-Centered Films (January 9–11) https://ashestofilms2025.eventive.org/welcome 

The Music Center’s Innovation Social: Reflections on Loss, Hope & Renewal https://themusiccenter.typeform.com/to/xdKSjZvx 

Zone 83 & 111 Anniversary Walk (Meet at Bevel Coffee) https://bevelcoffee.com/

Community Recovery Lunch (RSVP Required) https://evite.me/1yTRXTTjKG 

Altadena Rebuild Expo https://www.eventbrite.com/e/altadena-rebuild-expo-tickets-1978776876906

Celebrating Altadena’s Grit & Courage (Pasadena Village) https://www.pasadenavillage.org/ 

Altadena Cars & Coffee – One-Year Anniversary Event https://www.instagram.com/altadenacarsandcoffee/ 

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026 — Reflection and Renewal 

Power Up Altadena! (Zorthian Ranch)  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/powerup-altadena 

Candlelight Vigil (Country Club Drive, Altadena) mailto:changematters99@gmail.com 

Stardust Memorias: Eaton Fire Storytelling Retreat (Armory Center for the Arts)  https://www.armoryarts.org/events/

 

Ongoing During Anniversary Week 

Volunteer with SGV Habitat for Humanity (January 8–9) https://larises.org/we-show-up/ 

Central Events & Volunteer Calendar — LA Rises “We Show Up” https://larises.org/we-show-up/