Join us for an immersive three-day celebration of Victorian architecture, leisure, and life. From Pasadena’s iconic Castle Green to the Adena Mansion not open to the public in two decades, to the charming Doctors House in Glendale, this weekend will transport you to the Gilded Age through exclusive tours, classic lawn games, and a sunset lawn bowling dinner experience.

🏛️ FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Evening of Victorian Splendor + Dinner
Tickets only available with Weekend Package until May 5
Starting May 5 (if available):

• $65 Nonmember / $52 Member

• Golden Ticket not applicable

• Only 40 tickets available (includes dinner)

4:00 – 4:30 PM | History Walk at Central Park
Begin with a brief walking tour of Central Park in the heart of the Old Pasadena Management District to set the stage for the evening.

4:30 – 5:15 PM | Castle Green Tour
Explore this 1898 marvel of Moorish, Spanish, and Victorian design that helped put Pasadena on the map as a destination for the wealthy.

5:30 – 7:30 PM | Sunset Lawn Bowling & Picnic Dinner
Head to the Pasadena Lawn Bowling & Croquet Club—founded in 1921 and the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi—for an unforgettable evening of Victorian pastimes.
🏆 Enjoy a picnic dinner featuring Mexican food, chicken, and pie!
🎩 Victorian garb or lawn whites + straw hats encouraged!

🏘️ SATURDAY, MAY 31 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM

House Tours + Neighborhood Walk

Before May 5:

• $35 Nonmember / $28 Member

• $10 Golden Ticket
  Starting May 5:

• $45 Nonmember / $36 Member

• $10 Golden Ticket

1:00 – 6:00 PM | Adena Mansion House Tours
Step inside a magnificent Queen Anne home blending Gothic Revival, Eastlake, and Italianate styles. Closed to the public for two decades, the home (often seen in film and TV, including Parks & Rec) is now open exclusively for this event.

1:30 – 6:00 PM | Garfield Heights Walking Tour
Explore Pasadena’s second-oldest landmark district with the Garfield Heights Neighborhood Association. Trace the neighborhood’s evolution from the 1890s to 1910, and conclude with cookies, lemonade, and backyard games at a 1904 American Foursquare home—just like the good old days!

🏡 SUNDAY, JUNE 1 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Victorian Lawn Games at Glendale’s Doctors House
🎟️ All tickets just $10

In partnership with the Glendale Historical Society, we invite you to Brand Park to visit the stunning Doctors House (Queen Anne/Eastlake) and spend the afternoon enjoying classic Victorian pastimes:
🧺 Bring a picnic
🎨 Try your hand at plein air painting
📖 Relax with a Victorian-era book (while supplies last)
🎲 Enjoy classic lawn games in a picturesque setting

For tickets solely for the Doctor’s House, click HERE.

Pasadena Heritage members receive 20% off most Victorian Weekend events!

• Use code VICMEMBER at checkout

• Membership will be verified after purchase

Golden Ticket Holders (Associate Members at $500+/year) should email bridget@pasadenaheritage.org for their private event links.