Whimsy Pasadena has been around since 2019. This charming, beautiful, wonderful place welcomes everyone with kind hospitality, love and genuine smiles. Whimsy is an open & bright space with plenty of parking, shops & restaurants nearby. You can host any and every event from birthday parties, to small/medium size weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagements, baptisms, holiday parties, seminars, workshops, and more.. It is somewhat small to medium venue that holds about 60 to 90 people. You certainly don't feel cramped up. Too be honest with you, I hadn't heard of this place until 3 years ago when one of my friends asked me to host her son's Bar Mitzvah celebration. I was more than honored to have the privilege to do that. With that being said, yesterday I was invited to celebrate one of my former coworker's daughter's 15th birthday party. It was a fun and great party. They have many different amenities from tables/chairs, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwaves, credenza & wooden backdrop. Just to name a few. You can bring your own food/beverages and also they will help you clean up. Prices vary depending on the occasion/event. They range between $150-$300 an hour. Weekends can be just a little more expensive. They brought a taco truck and were able to cater and set up in the outdoor space. Everyone had a blast both times that I was there. If you need a good venue to do any of the following, no need to look elsewhere. Whimsy has you covered from A to Z!! Thank you all.. read more

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I toured this venue and was very impressed with the customer service and layout. The location is great and the amenities are a plus. They have a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave which is helpful if you have food for your event. The space is 2000 sq ft and can hold up to 100 guests. If needed they offer the following with your reservation: (4) 90x40" Farm Tables (4) 60" Round Tables (4) 30" Cocktail Tables (3) 72x30" Plastic Folding Tables (1) Wooden Credenza (1) 7' White Bar (1) 6x6 Wooden Backdrop (2) Children's Picnic Tables (1) Giant Jenga (1) Giant Connect 4 Pricing ranges from $150-$300/hr depending on the day you reserve. Weekends are more expensive. read more

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I had my baby shower here. The venue is fairly spacious and tables and chairs are provided. You bring everything you need for your event with you. They do offer vendors and if you decide to go with them they do not cut into your set up time as everything will be ready once the doors are open for you. read more

Whimsy Pasadena - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Late review but I couldn't forget to say something about Whimsy. This was an amazing space! We had a reception party here and everyone loved it. It was the perfect space for the guest size, price point and location. I will continue to recommend this to anyone looking for an event space. Great location, clean space that is easy to transform, the amount of things included in your rental, friendly and helpful staff, the list goes on. You can pay extra for table/chair setup and a vendor rep. Our rep, Sophia, was AMAZING! She went above and beyond and ensured that everything was taken care of. Truly helpful prior to and day of the event. Overall, if you are looking for a space to have an event that is worth it all around, this is your spot. read more

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I visited Whimsy Pasadena for a Filipino Fashion Pop Up Event that was happening this past weekend. I was so impressed by how the event was able to personalize the space and create such a wonderful atmosphere. I also loved all the natural light and its close proximity to parking. This would be a great space for so many different types of events! read more

Whimsy Pasadena - Such a cute space to hold this event that happened this weekend! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pasadena, California

When we had our original tour of this space we immediately fell in love with it. The openness of the space enables you to create your own style. I knew that regardless of the theme for my son's first birthday, I would be able to make it happen at Whimsy. The team at Whimsy made it easy to plan my event and the rentals being included were a game changer as I had less vendors to coordinate. We used the tables, chairs, bar, credenza, and wooden backdrop. Our taco caterer was able to set up in the outdoor space, and our bartender used the white bar in the room. The credenza looks like she's about to fall apart but she manages to hold up. Overall, I am glad I went with Whimsy. read more

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Honestly, I had a miserable experience there. A lot about it was good as suggested by many of the other reviews, but what was a real deal breaker for me was the noise level. The space is just a big, bare space, with nothing but hard surfaces for the sound to bounce around. When we arrived there was light background music being played on the in-wall speakers and about 40 people there. People were already yelling into each other's ears to be heard and several guests mentioned that their voices were sore by the end of the night from shouting over the din. This was a 50th birthday party, so not a loud group in general, it's just that the space made it impossible to have anything but a one-on-one conversation. When the live musicians began they were making introductions that were impossible to make out the words despite having a very nice PA system (QSC speakers on stands, quality microphones etc.) . Honestly, once the music began (the musicians were great) conversation was pointless and physically painful. I couldn't wait to leave. This was not a club, it was supposed to be a chance for old friends to celebrate a birthday by enjoying the music, the mingling and the conversation. I go to a lot of events and into live music settings all the time, it's one of my favorite things to do, but an event space this poorly treated acoustically is not fun and is actually dangerous to people's hearing. Bordering on negligent. I DO understand that an event space should be a blank canvas for events to be able to do their own decorating and theme building and so on. But Whimsey, you HAVE to do something about the reverberant sound levels before I ever want to come back to an event there. read more

My husband and I went to whimsy and we had such a wonderful experience the staff we came in contact with with so caring and kind to both of us read more

Best venue in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. Everything went well --from the introduction, to the tour, to the event -- all went according to plan! I couldn't have asked for anything better. read more

We celebrated our kids' birthday at the Whimsy. We mainly worried about space because we have so much family and didn't want to leave anyone out. Once I toured the space I found it to be the perfect size and aesthetically pleasing as well. The kids had so much fun. My little one still won't stop talking about his Space Jam party! I would definitely book this location again. read more

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Whimsy was a good venue to host a birthday party. You provide your own set up and catering. We had a taco man set up outside. You enter through the alleyway off Green or Colorado. If you have 10+ tables, it will feel a bit tight and cramped. I think its a perfect spot for 50 but after that, it gets tight. Parking is not included. You park at the Old Town lots. School House is pretty close and offers 90 minutes free. read more

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We celebrated our daughter's 13th birthday at Whimsy. She wanted her party to look "Pretty". Whimsy was the perfect place for the theme. The wooden tables, the natural lighting coming through the huge windows, the beautiful art at the entry, the perfect location.... I can keep going... And the owners, so helpful and so accomadating. Can't wait for the next occasion... Thank you Kathy & Jo.... read more

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If you're anything like me and not the best at event planning or throwing parties, you may have just hit the jackpot. With a super open industrial floor plan as your 2,000+ sq ft. blank canvas, Whimsy could be your place for a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower or a pop-up shop or whatever ... the event space can be transformed to a specific theme of your choice. I've been here 3 times and they just opened up in January '19, probably because I know the owners. But that wasn't the reason I chose this place for our baby shower. Located in beautiful Old Town Pasadena, in the same alley as Burke Williams and Cafe 86 the location was perfect. I live in Chino Hills and not too many people even know where Chino Hills, so the venue was a great place for our family and friends. The best part, I didn't have to kick anyone out of our house after the party was done. Just set a time frame of how long you want your event to be and enjoy the party, that's after you're done setting up and cleaning after everyone has left. Need more info? Here you go: https://www.whimsypasadena.com/ read more

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Had a Christmas party at Whimsy and it went well. Kathy and Joanna were so responsive and clear about how to use the space. For our party we didn't need to bring too much to decorate because the space is already so cute. Will definitely be hosting more parties here in the future! read more

It was so easy to set up, the host were amazing and really nice people! the venue is amazing!! A little hard for my guest to find but if you explain where to park before hand you should be okay! Wonderful experience 10/10 i had around 70 people fit my guest perfect with room still. Taco man was able to come in the back it truly was a wonderful space read more

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Went to a kids party event hosted at the Whimsy this past Sunday afternoon and it was fun. Had to pay for parking in nearby lot for $6 for 4 hours between 12-330pm. Interior was just enough space for a medium size party, there were at least 3 vendors and a small open play area along with a small ball pit. Restroom was clean. Felt a bit tight at times due to lots of family and kids. read more

I was hosting a small school fundraiser at Whimsy this past weekend and it was perfect! I initially had my reservations since it was in an alley, but I was able to combat that by just giving really precise directions on what lots to park in. I like that we were able to load directly into the space and the parking lot was an easy turn. Joanna opened up the space for me in the morning and spent time teaching me how to use everything and answered any last minute questions I might've had and Kathy came about 10 minutes before the end of my party. She was great and helped us load some items into the car as well. Overall, great experience. We ordered food from Buca Di Beppo to make it easy since it was just across the way. Highly recommend this space for a small to mid size party (we had about 80 people). read more

The perfect space for a wedding shower I was hosting! The open space allows for flexibility with how you'd like to decorate and best fits/accommodates your party. Joanna and Kathy are so helpful and how quickly they responded to my many questions made planning easier. Guests were impressed and loved the space! Definitely recommend Whimsy for parties! read more

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I had a surprise birthday party for my wife here and it was perfect. The owners put together an environment that fit her personality perfectly. A beautiful set up with different areas set up for the perfect photo opportunities with friends and family, as well as connecting us with a caterer serving brunch to everyone we invited. If you are looking to book a place for any event or that special someone, look no further! Thank you ladies! read more

Celebrated my daughter's 21st Birthday and had a great time! The space was perfect for our guests and still had lots of room for the private vendors that we hired that night. I read some reviews just now about this venue and majority mentioned about them liking the natural light during the day. Ours was a night event and I cannot emphasize how nice the photos came out when our photographer took pictures of our guests in the alley and against the red brick wall outside! It was CLASSIC! Venue was clean and staff were very helpful. I wished the response level was quicker when I had questions during the planning stages but I'll still give Whimsy a 5 star because that is more on me - being in the sales/corporate business, I need to respond ASAP or lose the deal type of thing. I wished they had a branch closer to where I live but either way, I will consider booking with them again in the future. Thank you Whimsy! read more

Hello, I was able to set up my photobooth at this event and I must say it feels very spacious and inviting inside. The high ceilings make the place feel huge! And the A/C was nice and cold. The location is perfect directly in the center of Old Town. read more

A couple weeks ago was my birthday and kinda last minute, I decided to have a party! I came across Whimsy Pasadena and spoke to Kathy. I went down to check out the space and loved it right away. It wasn't too big for what I had in mind, lots of open space, and windows, which let in a lot of natural light. On the day of my event, I wasn't sure if I purchased enough decor, but with help from Kathy and some of my family everything turned out great! I would definitely come back and do another event if I ever needed to. Thanks, Whimsy Pasadena for great memories and Kathy for all your help! read more

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A wonderful space located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. If you want to throw a birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, Christmas party, or even just family get together, this is your venue! I'm also an event planner, and I know that location is always number 1. I've been here twice (birthday party and a baby shower) and both times, the place looks different and aesthetically pleasing! It's because it's such an open space so you can decorate it to however you want. And since it's in Old Town Pasadena (literally next to shops), your guests will have the option to stay in the area and shop! (They also won't have an excuse not having a gift to your party lol) read more

We had my sons 3rd Super hero birthday party here and everything was great. Communicating with Kathy was easy and she always replied right away. She was extremely accommodating. The location was perfect. The space itself is awesome. You can really customize the space to fit your occasion. We will definitely be booking this space again and again and again. read more

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I loved this space. I used it to host about 30 people and hired them to decorate. They were accommodating and did a good job in decorating the space for me. I'd highly recommend the space for small events. read more

Great event space. They had fast response time and were flexible with our needs. Would definitely use them again.

We held our daughter's 5th birthday here recently. We had to scramble last-minute to book an indoor venue when the forecast predicted rain on the big day and we'd planned for a park party. Joanna and Kathy responded quickly to my email request and were able to accommodate the party at the space. They were extremely helpful and accommodating - and when we had a minor technical difficulty they stopped by the party to help fix it. The space itself is a generous size. It's a former art gallery, which is pretty clear when you enter. They did a good job of adding sound proof panels to the walls, which kept the sound levels reasonable (keep in mind this is a party with 25+ kids under the age of 5. They were loud and rowdy but the space was still comfortable for adults). There are TVs, a really nice bathroom, nice tables and plenty of seating. It was a great place to hold my daughter's birthday and it seems like it'd be great for baby/bridal showers, post-wedding rehearsal banquet, or just any medium size party. Of course, it didn't end up raining but we're still glad we made the switch to Whimsy. read more

I'm a newbie at party planning but Joanna and Kathy made the process seamless and enjoyable. They were kind, quick to respond, and our small party was a major success. You can't beat the perfect location in Old Pasadena. Set up and break down were much easier than I anticipated as well. I would absolutely come back for my next event, and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a clean, modern and accessible rental venue! I love supporting small local businesses as well. read more

Recently attended a wedding celebration party here and LOVED IT! Parking was easy (I parked in the lot off Green / Fair Oaks) and it was about a 2 block walk to the space. There were about 60 guests there and there was plenty of room for everyone to just hang out and talk. My friend throwing the party got a taco guy so it was cool that they had an outdoor area space where we can grab food to take it back in to eat. read more

Came here for a baby shower. LOVE the space. High ceilings. Acoustics were good. Such a great location too.

Attended a bridal shower here and the venue is great -- clean, modern, and beautifully designed. Love the location too; right in the heart of old town Pasadena with lots of parking structures nearby. It's the perfect space for gatherings big and small, and its kid friendly too! Definitely considering this space for my son's next birthday party! read more

It was my first time at Whimsy and it is such a cute place to host an event. I attended a 7th birthday party with a slime theme but in speaking with the owner the space can be used for various events such as bridal and wedding showers, birthdays, receptions, etc. It's located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena right next to Burke Williams and they are reasonably priced given that it is in the heart of Old Town. What's great about this space is that it literally is a blank canvas that you can personalize on your own. If you're looking for a place to host an event I would I highly suggest this gem in Pasadena. read more

Whimsy Pasadena - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pasadena, California

I attended a baby shower at this place. Initially I gt lost looking for it. The place is clean but cold venue. It's a place I can refer to hold a small gathering. read more

The space is perfect in the way it offers so much flexibility in how you can use it. The floorplan is very open with tons of natural light making it useful for a wide range of events like birthday parties, workout/self-wellness classes, bridal showers, private dinner parties, holiday parties, workshops, and many other concepts for meeting new people or celebrating with loved ones. read more

I just had my baby shower at the whimsy and it was such a great experience. From the moment I toured it to the end of our party, both of the owners were so nice and helpful and such a pleasure to work with. I just wanted to thank them both again for a great experience! I will certainly book again for future events! read more