One Year Later: You Do Not Have To Remember Alone

Today marks one year since the Eaton Fire, a day that permanently changed Altadena. Homes were lost, lives were disrupted, and an entire community was tested. What followed, however, was resilience — neighbors showing up for one another, local institutions stepping forward, and a collective commitment to rebuild together.

Today, January 7, Dena communities will gather throughout the day and evening to remember, reflect, and reaffirm that the community is still here. Below is a full list of Eaton Fire anniversary events, listed in order, so residents can participate in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Eaton Fire Community Art Gathering

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: John Muir High School – 1905 N. Lincoln Ave

The day begins with a community art gathering hosted at John Muir High School. This open, family-friendly event invites residents impacted by the Eaton Fire to come together through art, music, and shared reflection. Attendees can participate in hands-on art activities, connect with neighbors, and take part in a healing space designed to bring people back together after a year of displacement and recovery.

Fair Oaks Burger Community Gathering

Time: Afternoon through early evening

Location: Fair Oaks Burger

Fair Oaks Burger, a longtime Altadena staple, will serve as an informal gathering place throughout the afternoon and evening. Neighbors are encouraged to stop by, connect, and support a local business that has remained rooted in the community before, during, and after the fire.

Eaton Fire Anniversary Community Commemoration

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Grocery Outlet Parking Lot – 2270 Lake Ave, Altadena

This official community commemoration brings residents together to mark one year since the Eaton Fire. The gathering includes music, shared reflections, and a collective moment to honor those impacted. It serves as a central touchpoint for remembrance and gratitude for the strength shown by the Altadena community over the past year.

Grocery Outlet Candlelight Vigil

Time: Evening (following the commemoration)

Location: Grocery Outlet Parking Lot – 2270 Lake Ave, Altadena

Immediately following the community commemoration, attendees are invited to remain for a candlelight vigil at the same location. This vigil offers a quiet, reflective moment to honor lives, homes, and memories affected by the fire, allowing the community to pause together in solidarity.

All Saints Church Remembrance Services

Times & Events

:• Open sanctuary for quiet reflection: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Noonday Eucharist: 12:10 PM

• Labyrinth walk: 5:30 PM

• Candlelight Taizé service: 6:00 PM

Location: All Saints Church – 132 N. Euclid Ave

All Saints Church will open its doors throughout the day for reflection and prayer. Multiple services are offered, welcoming anyone seeking a peaceful space to remember, grieve, and heal, regardless of faith background.

Candlelight Vigil at Lake Avenue & Loma Alta

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Corner of Lake Ave and Loma Alta Dr, Altadena

This outdoor candlelight vigil brings the community together for an evening of remembrance and hope. The program includes music, moments of silence, and reflections centered on healing and resilience as Altadena looks toward the future.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Healing Mass

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 2889 N. Lincoln Ave

Sacred Heart Church will hold a Healing Mass dedicated to those affected by the Eaton Fire. The service offers a moment of prayer, gratitude, and spiritual support for individuals and families still navigating the impact of the fire one year later.

Songs of Remembrance: A Service of Hope and Renewal

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Lake Avenue Church – 393 N. Lake Ave

This evening memorial service features music, choir, and reflection centered on healing and renewal. The program is designed to offer comfort and hope through shared remembrance and collective strength.

A Concert for Altadena

Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Show begins at 6:30 PM

Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 E. Green St

Closing out the evening is a large-scale benefit concert supporting long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts connected to the Eaton Fire. Proceeds from the concert support community-based relief and restoration initiatives.

Showing Up Matters

Each of these gatherings reflects a different way to honor the Eaton Fire anniversary — through art, prayer, music, silence, conversation, and community presence. Together, they tell a larger story: Altadena is still standing, still connected, and still moving forward.

Supporting these events, attending even one, or simply checking in on a neighbor helps keep that story alive.