5th ANNUAL PASADENA WALKTOBER 2022

Welcome to the 5th Annual Pasadena Walktober 2022. This year we’re back to in-person walks and we’re so happy to be together again!!

Below is a complete listing of all the guided in-person walks. Click on the image or title of the walk for more information and use the “Register” buttons to RSVP on our corresponding Eventbrite pages. Some walks are strictly limited to a certain number of participants, while others are not. Either way, we encourage you to register early to assure your space and help us manage the walks.

We’ve also included some self-guided walking tours, using online resources posted below. With the self-guided walks, you can enjoy exploring Pasadena on foot when and how you’d like - on your own, with your family, your partner, and even your pet.

We’re pleased to announce that this year Walktober is made possible by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation and Day One is our lead partner. We’d also like to thank our many partners this year: Pasadena Heritage, Caltech, The Gamble House, The Pasadena Audubon Society, The NAACP Pasadena Branch, Old Pasadena, The Playhouse Village, the Washington Square Neighborhood Association and each of the City’s Council Districts.

What is Walktober?

Walktober is an annual event to get people walking in Pasadena. Walking is a deeply human activity, and we're excited to offer walks that reflect a wide range of reasons and ways to enjoy walking. Whether you walk for physical health, mental health, to meet people, to see new things, or simply to get things done (maybe all of the above!), we recognize and celebrate walking!

As part of your participation, we encourage you to take pictures and post them to social media using the hashtag #WalktoberPasadena.

You can also submit photos from your walks to info@pasadenacsc.org and be sure to let us know what walks you are participating in!

Use Hashtag #WalktoberPasadena and tag us on instagram, Facebook, Twitter!

​Follow us at @day1do | @pasadenacsc | @CityofPasadena

For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Self-guided tours and other events.

Exploring Pasadena: Pasadena’s Grace Hill Neighborhood

Thursday, October 20 I 7:00 pm | Pasadena Museum of History

Learn about the evolution of Pasadena’s Grace Hill neighborhood from the time before the Indiana Colony settled this area to the present. The small hill changed ownership throughout the years before eventually becoming the home of William Stanton and his family in 1890. Grace Hill and the Stanton Mansion – designed by famed architect, Fredrick Roehrig – were later sold at auction and subdivided in 1922.

This event is being presented by the Pasadena Museum of History and is not officially part of Walktober. Tickets are available on Eventbrite here.

Image: Grace Hill. View of the entrance of the Stanton residence, 1910. Postcard Collection

City of Pasadena Self-Guided Walking Tours

The City of Pasadena has created four Walking Tours of historic buildings and districts in Pasadena, to highlight the City’s rich history and promote the value of historic preservation. These include Bungalow Courts, Victorian Era Neighborhoods, and Pegfair Estates Ranch Houses.

Public Art Walking Tour
Playhouse Village Association

Playhouse Village is home to numerous public art installations from murals and crosswalk art to sculptures and architecture, adding to the cultural richness of Pasadena’s premier arts district. In this self-guided tour, you’ll learn more about the many pieces and discover new parts of the beautiful neighborhood.

Self-Guided Audio Tours on izi.travel

Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition has created a collection of self-guided audio tours using the app/website izi.travel. We created these for past Walktobers when it wasn’t possible for us to gather in person. These tours are available anytime and work best if you download the app to your smartphone and activate your GPS to help guide your adventure.

City of Pasadena Self-guided Public Art Walks

The Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs has created nine self-guided walks featuring jewels from the City’s public art collection that showcase Pasadena’s unique character.

Architecture Walking Tour
Playhouse Village Association

Playhouse Village has a self-guided Historic Architecture Walking Tour that provides you with an understanding of the rich history and beautiful architectural landscape that is within the district. The walking tour takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete.

Transiting Los Angeles

Transiting Los Angeles is a local travel blog that describes places you can see in the Los Angeles area by using the transit system. It’s presented as a guide, written from the perspectives of both a native Angeleno and a transplant (who is a Pasadena resident). They include pictures and the occasional map so that you too can use transit to explore the many fascinating places the city has to offer. The Northeast LA/Pasadena section includes the Rose Parade Route, Caltech, and the Lower Arroyo.