Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the businesses in Old Pasadena have a sweet and romantic week in store to help you celebrate with your special someone, gal pals, or family members. Make reservations for a romantic meal, pick up a floral bouquet, enjoy holiday activities, or take advantage of the numerous decadent sweet stops found throughout the district!
Some highlights for Valentine’s Day Week:
Activities
• Barney’s Beanery – Singles party & karaoke. FEB 14. 99 E. Colorado Blvd.
• Duff’s Cakemix – Decorate a cake for two. FEB 14. 165 S. De Lacey Avenue.
• Gold Bug – Annual Designers Event sale. 34 E. Union Street in Kendall Alley.
• Homage – Love & Understanding Tarot Event. FEB 6. 100 N Fair Oaks Avenue.
• Elisa B. – Pink Party. SAT FEB 8. 16 E. Holly Street.
• Neon Retro Arcade – Be My Player 2. FEB 14. 28 S. Raymond Avenue.
• One Colorado – Heart Strings Love Notes. FEB 1-14. 41 Hugus Alley, One Colorado.
• Paper Source – Valentine’s Day card making. FEB 8 & 12 – 163 W. Colorado Blvd.
• Pasadena Senior Center – Holiday meal & dance. FEB 9. 85 E. Holly Street.
• Be My Player 2 – ‘80s style fun at Neon Retro Arcade. FEB 14. 28 S. Raymond Avenue.
• Whimsy Pasadena – Valentine’s Day Paint & Sip. FEB 14. 40 Mills Place.
Special Menus & Romantic Dining
• La Grande Orange Café – Menu curated for couples. FEB 14. 275 S. Raymond Avenue.
• Sage Vegan Bistro – “Mexico Meets Italy” menu. FEB 14. 41 Hugus Alley, One Colorado.
• True Food Kitchen – Four-course menu. FEB 14-16. 168 W. Colorado Blvd.
• We Olive & Wine Bar – Menu featuring Breathless Brut, charcuterie board, and more.
Feb. 14 – 16, 32 E. Colorado Blvd.
Flowers & Gifts
• All Love Connections – Organic body care products & cosmetics. 107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue.
• Bon Jour Fete – Valentine’s Day décor & gifts. 20 Hugus Alley, One Colorado.
• Gold Bug – A treasure trove of rare & unusual wonder. 34 E. Union Street in Kendall Alley.
• Saje Natural Wellness – Aromatic & rejuvenating products. 111 W. Colorado Blvd.
• The Soap Kitchen – Individually wrapped soaps & gift baskets. 25 N. Fair Oaks Avenue.
• Twigzz – Family-owned flower shop, creating exceptional arrangements for any occasion. 40 Smith Alley, One Colorado.
Sweet-treat Stops
• Dots Cupcakes – Beautifully decorated creations in mini or regular sizes. 21 N. Fair Oaks Avenue.
• Hello Gelato – Creamy gelato in a variety of flavors. 20 E. Colorado Blvd.
• Mignon Chocolate – Melt-in-your-mouth confections made locally by third-generation chocolatiers. 6 E. Holly Street
• Paradis Ice Cream – Three special holiday flavors, plus $3 off take-home “Love Boxes.”
16 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
• The Pie Hole – Decadent pies by the slice or whole. 59 E. Colorado Blvd., inside Indiana Colony.
• Salt & Straw Ice Cream – February feature: The Chocolatier Series. 39 W. Colorado Blvd.
• Swedish Scoops – Handcrafted gelato. 26 N. Raymond Avenue.
• Vanilla Bake Shop – Made-to-order pastries, cakes, & cookies. 88 E. Colorado Blvd.
• Wanderlust Ice Cream – Craft ice cream inspired by world travels. 59 E. Colorado Blvd., inside Indiana Colony.
Finally, on Friday, February 14 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., special guest characters will hand out treats and warm your heart – look for them along Colorado Blvd.!
For more information, visit www.oldpasadena.org/valentinesday or call (626) 356-9725.
