The Pasadena Playhouse Historic District includes approximately 34 buildings that tell the story of Pasadena’s eastward growth in the 1920s and 1930s, as the city shifted from its agricultural roots into a center of tourism, culture, and design.

Join us for an evening of conversation between two friends and celebrated Altadena authors. Michelle Huneven will be joined by Michele Zack to discuss her most recent book Bug Hollow and why Altadena is such fertile ground for a novelist.

Join us as we kick off National Historic Preservation Month and reflect on the role preservation continues to play in shaping Pasadena.

This tour offers a closer look at how architectural trends evolve, how neighborhoods adapt, and how broader cultural shifts after the war played out at the residential level.

Join us to explore a neighborhood in transition, where Pasadena’s 1920s character begins to come into focus.

We’ll explore the artists, scientists, occultists, and independent thinkers whose ideas and lifestyles didn’t always fit neatly into the norm but whose work and presence helped to shape the cultural landscape of Pasadena, Altadena, and Northeast L.A.

Julie Leidel, a Roycroft  Master Artisan and founder of The Bungalow Craft, explores the Arts & Crafts movement not only as a historical moment, but as a living philosophy still unfolding today.

Join local photographer Jim Staub for an evening presentation exploring Pasadena and its surrounding communities through a fresh and considered lens.

This early neighborhood offers a vivid, walkable timeline of the city’s architectural development.

This program has been rescheduled from 02.14 to 03.21.

Join artist and community facilitator Shagho (she/her) for a hands-on series translating local flora and fauna into relief and surface design inspired by Ernest Batchelder’s ornamental legacy.

Part of Heritage by Hand, Pasadena Heritage’s hands-on workshop series connecting people to history through making. Participants will create their own sun-printed cyanotype inspired by early botanical photography.

During ArtNight Pasadena, enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open.

Pasadena Heritage is proud to host this year’s Dr. Robert Winter Memorial Lecture, exploring the rise of printmaking in California at the dawn of the twentieth century. 

Join us for an evening of lively discussion, local insight, and shared curiosity about Pasadena and the surrounding area. With featured guests from the Altadena Collective,

Join us for a Blinn House Open House and refreshments from 5:00 to 6:00 PM followed by the Annual Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

the program highlights pioneering Black individuals, families, and communities who helped shape Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles region. Drawing on historical research, preservation work, and community narratives, the lecture examines their lasting cultural, social, and civic impact.

Weaving is an intergenerational craft passed down amongst the women of Morocco. In this lecture we’ll explore village life and the evolution of weaving from craft to commerce.

Explore Dayton Street’s layered history—early Black-owned businesses, Friendship Pasadena Church, and Mills Place Alley—on a docent-led Old Pasadena Walking Tour featuring hidden architectural details and preservation stories.

A morning of creative connection and cultural celebration

This talk explores the remarkable journey of a 1910 Craftsman home—saved multiple times through relocation—and argues for reviving building reuse at scale as a vital strategy for post-fire recovery, preservation, and sustainable community rebuilding.

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Playhouse Village Historic District, exploring Pasadena’s eastward expansion during the 1920s and 1930s. The tour highlights a variety of architectural styles and notable landmarks, including the Pasadena Playhouse.

Enjoy an intimate evening of live jazz at the historic Blinn House, featuring classic tunes, select libations, and timeless ambiance. Join us for a spirited night that celebrates music, history, and community.

Create bird-inspired ornamental designs by observing local species, sketching natural forms, and translating feathers, movement, and pattern into hands-on relief and surface work using clay and found materials.

Discover Pasadena’s architectural legacy on guided walking tours featuring some of the city’s most significant historic buildings. Learn the stories behind these landmarks, their evolving roles in the community, and the preservation efforts that continue to protect Pasadena’s unique built environment.

Explore Old Pasadena at twilight on a guided walk through historic alleyways, hidden courtyards, and preserved landmarks. See the ruins of the city’s second library, a reimagined historic theater, and hear stories of the district’s remarkable transformation and preservation.

Join us for a community arts series led by @_shagho (she/her), Pasadena Heritage’s Artist in Residence, as she invites participants to explore Batchelder’s ornamental legacy and Pasadena’s heritage archives through hands-on creative making.

Power Up, Pasadena! (PUP) is a free, hands-on workshop where kids and teens explore the electrical trades through fun, engaging activities at the historic Blinn House.

Explore the charm of Marguerita Lane as you stroll past beautifully preserved homes that showcase Pasadena’s rich residential heritage. This guided walk highlights distinctive architectural details, stories of early residents, and the efforts that have kept this historic neighborhood intact.

Join Pasadena Heritage for a rare opportunity to explore the Orange Heights/Barnhart Tracts Historic District, a remarkable neighborhood nationally recognized for its beautifully preserved historic character.

This lecture explores the history and architecture of Altadena’s Mountain View Cemetery, highlighting the artistry and symbolism of funerary design. The program will also illuminate the lives of those laid to rest there, from pioneers and political leaders to artists, scientists, and social figures.

Join us for a spirited evening of Halloween fun at ID-éclair in Old Pasadena.