Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the gathering place for the greatest innovations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Home to a legacy of worldly achievements in STEAM, Pasadena was voted “one of the world’s most innovative cities of the West” by Sunset Magazine.

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Metro Gold Line

Pasadena sits in the heart of a light rail line that runs between Downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

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Sunset Travel Award

Pasadena, California was awarded a Travel Award for “Best Arts Scene” by Sunset Magazine.

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Plan on Pasadena

Planning an event in Pasadena? All the information you need is right here. Our city’s convenient layout in conjunction with an array of world-class business venues and entertainment make Pasadena the perfect destination for meetings of all sizes.

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Pasadena Highlights

There’s a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena’s historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport – with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

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Upcoming Public Events

Tastes and Sounds of South Lake

Sep28

Launched in 2009 as Taste of South Lake, this free and family…

America’s Got Talent: The Champions

Oct3

Join the Live Audience America's Got Talent: The Champions, top former contestants will…

ArtNight Pasadena

Oct11

Free Museums ArtNight Pasadena occurs twice per year (March and October), where the…

Connect Week

Oct13

Center of Creativity and Ingenuity Connect Week brings together Pasadena's network of innovators…

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Pasadena Highlights

There's a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena's historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport - with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

    Featured Events

  • America's Got Talent: The Champions

    Oct 3, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019

    America's Got Talent: The Champions, top former contestants will return to the stage and compete in the hopes of taking…

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  • ArtNight Pasadena

    Oct 11, 2019

    Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts institutions open their doors to the…

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  • Connect Week

    Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019

    Connect Week brings together Pasadena's network of innovators, institutions and companies for a festival of discovery and idea exchange…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - October

    Oct 13, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Breeders' Cup

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 2, 2019

    2019 World Championship
    The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, it…

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  • Craftsman Weekend

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 3, 2019

    Pasadena Heritage presents the 27th Annual Craftsman Weekend, the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts & Crafts Movement in…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - November

    Nov 10, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Enchanted: Forest of Light

    Nov 17, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020

    Illuminated Forest
    Each year during the holidays, Descanso Gardens transforms its grounds into an enchanted forest with whimsical lighting displays and interactive exhibitions…

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  • Doo Dah Parade

    Nov 24, 2019

    The Rose Parade’s Twisted Sister
    The Original Doo Dah Parade celebrates it’s 42 years of madcap revelers parading along the streets…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - December

    Dec 8, 2019

    Find Vintage Treasures
    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Float Decorating & Float Viewing

    Dec 28, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

    Watch the majestic floats come together, volunteers and float builders apply a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses, and of…

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  • Rose Parade Annual Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2020

    Everything you need to know about Pasadena's famous New Year's Day parade, the Tournament of Rorses…

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  • Rose Bowl Game—Spectator Guide

    Jan 1, 2020

    The Rose Bowl Game is the oldest of bowls, it began in 1902. In its 105th year, the Rose Bowl Game…

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  • Pasadena International Film Festival

    Mar 11, 2020 - Mar 19, 2020

    Pasadena's International National Film Festival returns March 7 through March 15th…

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