Downey Cemetery hosts a Memorial Day event featuring guest speakers, a wreath laying, bagpipes, the palying of Taps, and more.
Wrestling stars Trish Stratus and Lita appear at OG Collectibles in Downtown Downey for photos and autograph signings. Tickets required.
Save the date for the return of the Downey Greek Festival, taking place June 7-8, 2025 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Save the date for the return of the Downey Greek Festival, taking place June 7-8, 2025 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Winner of the 2021 Latin Grammy for Best Traditional Cuban Music Album, Alain Pérez has shared the stage with legends like Paco de Lucía, Chucho Valdés, and Celia Cruz.
Join Mayor Hector Sosa as the Dodgers face the San Francisco Giants. $100 fee includes game ticket, bus transportation to and from the stadium, and a t-shirt. Call (562) 904-7238 to sign up.
Get your pet vaccinated, microchipped, and protected in one stop at Apollo Park at this vaccination clinic presented by Vet Care Pet Clinic in partnership with the City of Downey and SEAACA.
Save the date: The second annual Firecracker Festival, featuring vendors, food trucks and a parade at dusk, returns to Downey Avenue. Presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce.
Learn the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack. This workshop will demonstrate how to check for responsiveness, call 911 and perform CPR compressions, and how to use an AED.
Learn at least three types of LA County emergencies you may experience and how to prepare for them.
Save the date for Downey’s Dia de los Muertos Festival, taking place at the Downey Theatre and the Civic Center. Visit ddlm.downeytheatre.org for details on how to participate as a vendor, sponsor, performer or volunteer.
The 14th annual Darrell Jackson Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the 10-20 Club returns to the Rio Hondo Golf Club. Sign up by emailing info@1020club.org or call (562) 294-3315
Vendors, raffles, giveaways, food, music and more.
Join the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation as they celebrate the incredible programs and services provided to Rancho's patients through the support of the foundation.
Celebrate the legacy of Jim Morrison at this amazing recreation of a live Doors concert.
The Downey Coordinating Council hosts its annual banquet in which Downey’s Volunteers of the Year are celebrated.
Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, shopping, kids zone and more. Presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce on Brookshire Avenue
It’s a queens of the 80’s and 90’s dance party, featuring Trinere, Safire, Angel, Betty Dee, and Lisette Melendez.
Hosted at Apollo Park, this event celebrates people with special needs, while providing them and their families with resources. Plus carnival games, entertainment, a Special Olympics basketball tournament, and more.
Live comedy by Jerry Garcia, Doknow, and Concrete.
Carnival game, photo booths, prize walk, and more. Optional $10 Brunch with the Bunny.
A four-day, American Red Cross certification course to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. Students must pass a written, rescue and physical test to obtain certification. Sign up through Downey Parks & Recreation.
Bring the kids to a sing-along performance of Disney’s “Frozen,” hosted by the Downey Theatre
“Downey Overture” by Oscar Navarro, Haydn trumpet concerto with Erick Jovel, and Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade Op. 35. Downey Theatre
Meet Shawn Fonteno and Christopher “Young MayLay” Bellard of the Grant Theft Auto video game series. Purchase tickets on tixr.com.
The second annual charity golf tournament benefiting the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities. Register at dfeo.org/2025golf
A tropical-themed casino night fundraiser benefiting Soroptimist International of Downey. Hosted by the Reagan Event Center at The Arc.
Join the City of Downey at this 50th anniversary Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony.
The 29th annual Arc Walk for Independence returns to Stonewood Center, raising money for The Arc.
Aerospace engineer Gerald Blackburn returns as guest speaker at the Downey Historical Society’s monthly meeting. Blackburn is a former project manager with the Boeing Corporation and has been in the aerospace industry for over 45 years.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Downey as it dedicates a bench to the city of Downey in honor of the club’s 100th anniversary. The ceremony will take place between City Hall and the library.
An opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with local businesswomen, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Learn about the services, activties and programs available at the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center. Tour the facility, meet the instructors, and ask questions. Free gift for first 100 guests.
Kirk Cartozian, former mayor and founder of Tequila Mandala, is guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Downey Historical Society.
Save the date: the TLC 5K run/walk returns with proceeds benefiting the TLC Family Resource Center. More details to be announced in the coming months.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to a fentanyl overdose using Narcan.
Comedian Alfred Robles performs a special Valentine’s Day show, “Amor Y Mas,” at the Downey Theatre
Retired wrestling legend Sting will appear at OG Collectibles for photos and autographs. Purchase tickets from OG Collectibles.
An all-star football game featuring the best senior athletes the Gateway area, including Downey, Artesia, Long Beach, Whittier and more. The game’s MVP receives a cash scholarship.
Get ready to battle it out in the Downey City Library’s highly requested Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament. Prizes for first, second and third place winners. Spectators are encouraged. The youth tournament (ages 10-17) begins at 11 am, with sign-ups starting at 10. The adult tournament (ages 18 and up) begins at 2 pm with sign-ups beginning at 1:30.
A community art exhibit displaying original artwork by Downey students and seniors. Art will be available for purchase via silent and live auctions.
