Events
Join us for walking tours, exclusive historic home tours,
illuminating lectures, presentations, Preservation Pasadena, The Colorado Street Bridge Party and more!
Thursday, March 13
Irish Tales By The Fire
Padraic P. Keohane, storyteller, author, and teacher, shares tales of wit, wonder, and wisdom, captivating audiences for nearly 50 years.
Wednesday, March 19
Swallows Day in Capistrano Train Tour
On St. Joseph's Day at Mission San Juan Capistrano, the main event marked by bell ringing, live music, and historical presentations, all centered around the legend of the swallows' return.
Have a great day seeing Southern California Heritage sites at their best with one all-inclusive fee while saving the planet and encouraging train ridership, just like we did in the days of the red cars!
Our Executive Director, Zoot Velasco, will lead the tour on the Metro and Metrolink trains to San Juan Capistrano. As recommended by the mission staff, going on Wednesday (the actual St. Joseph’s Day) will allow us to enjoy the festivities and tours of the momentous occasion without the crowds that come the following Saturday for the parade and festival.
ITINERARY
We will gather at 7:15 AM at the Del Mar Metro Station. Parking and drop-off at the Station are easy.
We will take the metro to Union Station where Zoot will briefly tour our beautiful Union Station, the last to be completed in the country in 1939.
We will board the Metrolink train to San Juan Capistrano at 8:30 AM for the 8:40 departure.
We will arrive in Capistrano at 10:05 and walk to the mission blocks away.
We will enjoy the festivities and tours in the morning and return to the old town area for a late lunch, so feel free to bring a snack.
We will enjoy a pre-fixe lunch as a group in a famous OLd Town restaurant (TBD)
After lunch, we will take a walking tour of the old town district near the train station provided by the Historical Society.
At 3:30 PM, we will depart on the Metrolink train back to Union Station and arrive at 5:20 PM
We will take the Metro back to Del Mar arriving by 6 PM.
We will top off the day with pizza from La Grande Orange next to the station and happy hour (drinks are on your own)!
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are available exclusively to Pasadena Heritage members. Membership will be verified. Nonmember purchases will be canceled and refunded.
Thursday, March 27
ALTADENA & FRIENDS
Eaton Fire Relief Benefit
The Alex Theatre, Glendale
March 27, 2025 7 p.m. with a VIP Reception at 5:30 p.m. (VIP Ticket required)
The Eaton Fire devastated homes, businesses, and cultural landmarks—but our community is coming together to rebuild. Join us at the Alex Theatre on Thursday, March 27 for the Eaton Fire Relief Benefit, a 90-minute variety show featuring an extraordinary lineup of artists from the affected areas.
Thursday, April 10
The Dr. Robert Winter Memorial Lecture and Reception
Uncover the story of Batchelder tiles! Explore their history, recovery efforts, and preservation with expert speakers at this engaging talk
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
April 13 at 3:30 PM
Come to the magical Blinn House for The Mad Hatter’s Tea with Alice and her Looking Glass friends. It will include a fantasy tea party for two filled with gourmet scratch-made finger foods, tea/lemonade, sweets, magic, costumed characters, and stories served up with whimsy. Family Memberships and Golden Tickets get early ticket-buying opportunities—no discounts are available for this event.
$65 for two seats (plus fees): one adult over 16 and one child (4-12 years old). However, please bring a stuffed animal, doll, or imaginary friend that doesn’t require an extra seat. All children must be escorted. Fancy Dress or Cosplay is encouraged.
Only 32 tickets will be sold! (64 seats) First come, first served with early buying for Family and Golden Ticket Members.
Early Release for Family Memberships and Golden Tickets Only on March 6. (We will check and refund tickets that do not qualify.)
Any remaining tickets will be released to the general public on March 13.
Thank you to our sponsors: La Cave & ID Eclair!
Thursday, April 24
Janet Klein Hosts…
The Ian Whitcomb Review
Janet Klein, bassist Marquis Howell & Regina Whitcomb honor Altadena’s Ian Whitcomb on his passing anniversary, celebrating his music.
Saturday, May 10
“The Asian Influence on Pasadena's Arts & Crafts Architecture” Bus Tour
Uncover what sets Pasadena’s Arts & Crafts apart, from its bold design to its deep connections with Asian architecture!
Thursday, May 22
Anna May Wong Book Reading and Lecture
Yunte Huang, UCSB Professor and author, discusses his book Daughter of the Dragon, exploring Anna May Wong's legacy in Hollywood.
BRIDGE PARTY…
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party is back! Held on the historic Colorado Street Bridge, it is the only private event that closes the bridge to traffic for the evening. The party includes live music on multiple stages, a whole variety of food and beverage choices from local restaurants, fun activities for kids, a display of vintage vehicles, and more — it's a party of the ages for all ages!
Occurring every other year and last held in 2023, we are thrilled to bring back this beloved and uniquely Pasadena tradition. Dating back to 1978, the Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party is held in celebration of this historic bridge, a Pasadena icon that through the efforts of our organization has been saved for generations to enjoy.
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities Now Available!
Funds raised from the Bridge Party support historic preservation programs and advocacy throughout the city. Sponsorship and booth vendor opportunities are now open, and tickets will be available later this spring. If you are interested in sponsoring this iconic celebration that draws 5,000 locals, would like to learn more about reserving a display booth, be a participating restaurant, or have a vintage emergency vehicle you would like to display, please contact BP@pasadenaheritage.org.