Celebrate Valentine's Day 2026
Explore fun Valentine's Day experiences and Galentine's Day activities in Pasadena for families, couples, friends, and self-love.
Valentine's Day Candle Making at Sea Love
Afternoon Tea at Chado Tea Room
Spend your Valentine's (or Galentine's) Day at Chado Tea Room in Old Pasadena. To celebrate romance and elegance Chado Tea Room presents two limited-time Afternoon Tea experiences, each thoughtfully designed to represent the art of refined indulgence. Make reservations for a romantic Valentine's outing from February 9 - 16, 2026 or book the charming Bridgerton experience anytime during February.
Romance Along the Arroyo
Celebrate Valentine's Day in vintage style as two historic homes on the Arroyo invite guests for an enchanting evening on February 14, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Wander through an abundance of architectural and decorative delights at the Fényes Mansion and the Gamble House featuring classical music, sparkling toasts, and sweet and savory delights.
Love is in the Air at The Huntington
Looking for a Valentine’s Day idea that goes beyond dinner reservations? A day in The Huntington's gardens and galleries is perfect for couples, friends, families and solo visitors alike, offering a visually rich way to celebrate the holiday.
To complement a visit, The Huntington has curated a self-guided tour for Valentine’s Day, highlighting 14 expressions of love throughout the galleries and gardens. The tour takes visitors around the property and features 15th-century oil paintings, 19th-century stained glass, and winter-blooming plants at their peak. Below is a suggested itinerary for solo visitors to treat themselves to the best date ever.
Valentine's Day at the Clayhouse
This year, Green & Bisque Clayhouse is offering two special classes for couples to spend quality time and create a beautiful piece of art together. Choose between wheel throwing pottery or hand-building pottery, while enjoying champagne, delicious charcuterie and festive Valentine's Day decor. Don't miss out on this romantic experience, spots are limited.
Spa Treatments at The Langham Huntington
Express your love through rejuvenating spa treatments for Valentine’s Day at the Langham Huntington. From February 12 -17, 2026, experience therapeutic spa treatments at the Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington. Unwind with your Valentine in the private couple's suite with dreamy massages using heated basalt stones. No Valentine? No problem. There's also room for self-love this holiday. Delight in a glow-boosting facial leaving your skin refreshed and radiant.
Valentine's Day DIY at Lumee
Express your love on Valentine's Day through trinkets and mementos at the cutest arts & craft store, Lumee. Spending quality time with loved ones at Lumee is a fun Valentine's Day activity for everyone. Lumee DIY Arcade Lane Pasadena is perfect for cupid's 6 and older interested in creating their own hair accessories and miniature trinkets. Lumee Rugs & Bears Pasadena offers carpet making, dressing up a Moro Doll (mini animal figure), and fluid bear painting. Take advantage of their limited time specials from February 13 - 15, 2026!
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