Jul
17
7:00 PM19:00
Concerts in the Park: Wiseguys
The Wiseguys play their style of big band music in this special performance with the mayor.
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as they provide Apollo themed programming throughout the day and enjoy several break-out dramatic performances sprinkled around the CMSC portraying life in Apollo Program. Watch “live” as Neil Armstrong takes his first “giant leap”. Stick around at night for a special screening of “Apollo 11” outside the Space Center.
Jul
22
4:00 PM16:00
Anthony the Magician
A bilingual magic and illusion show focused on interactive stories. Free show presented by the Downey City Library.
Aug
3
2:00 PM14:00
Aug
3
5:00 PM17:00
Music and a movie
The band Tease will perform everything from Top 40 and R&B to old school and 80s. At dusk will be a screening of the film “Sing.”
Aug
6
5:30 PM17:30
National Night Out
A nationwide event where the community comes together to learn about crime prevention. Community information booths, food, and children’s activities.
Aug
13
6:00 PM18:00
Flower arrangement workshop
Learn about the different scents and types of flowers while creating a real/live flower arrangement. All skill levels welcome.
Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00
Rocket Fever
L.A.’s first and only urban rocket festival returns. Build and fly your own rocket ($5 for this class).
Aug
26
11:00 AM11:00
Optimist Club Golf Tournament
The largest annual fundraising event for the Cerritos Optimist Club.
Sep
7
1:00 PM13:00
Senior Follies talent show
Now in its 16th year, the Senior Follies is a talent show for local senior citizens. (For details on how to participate, call (562) 904-7223). Shows at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00
Surviving the Holidays
No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. Learn how to cope and prepare.
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00
Miss Downey Pageant
Young women compete to become Downey royalty in this annual event put on by the Downey Rose Float Association.
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00
Emergency preparedness fair
Learn hands-only CPR, put out small fires, and learn how to properly prepare for an emergency.
Oct
9
9:30 AM09:30
State of the City address
Mayor Rick Rodriguez delivers Downey’s annual State of the City address.
Oct
10
6:30 PM18:30
Havana Nights
La Charanga performs at this rooftop concert. Food vendors, arts and crafts for kids, artist exhibits, and festival seating (bring your own chair).
Oct
19
8:00 PM20:00
Downey Symphony concert
Titled “Passport to Passion,” this concert features a solo by violinist Strauss Shi.
Dec
1
1:00 PM13:00
Downey Christmas Parade
Downey’s annual Christmas Parade, put on by the Downey Chamber of Commerce.
Jan
18
8:00 PM20:00
Downey Symphony concert
Titled “Happy 250th, Beethoven!,” this concert features a solo by pianist Sung Chang.
Feb
29
9:00 AM09:00
Downey TLC 5K Run/Walk
A chip-timed 5K run/walk to benefit the TLC Family Resource Center.
Apr
11
8:00 PM20:00
Downey Symphony concert
Titled “Sounds of America,” this concert features a solo by percussionist Eric Guinivan.
Jul
14
12:00 PM12:00
Mercado Downey
Latinx vendors, food sales, hourly raffles, free photobooth, and a concha eating contest.
Jul
11
9:00 AM09:00
Identity Theft Seminar
Downey police officers will give a 1-hour seminar on identity theft fraud. Free and open to members of the Downey business community.
Jul
10
7:00 PM19:00
Concerts in the Park: 1st Marine Division Band
The 1st Marine Division Band plays its annual patriotic program.
Jun
30
3:00 PM15:00
60th Anniversary Celebration
Downey Symphony’s 60th anniversary buffet dinner party, with live entertainment and auctions. $60. For information and reservations, call Joyce Sherwin at (562) 928-4122.
Jun
30
12:00 PM12:00
Mercado Downey
Latinx vendors, food sales, hourly raffles, free photobooth, and a concha eating contest.
Jun
28
10:00 AM10:00
Warrior Cup tournament
The second annual Warrior Cup golf tournament benefiting St. Pius-St. Matthias Academy.
Jun
26
7:00 PM19:00
Concerts in the Park: Downey Symphony
The Downey Symphony performs under the direction of music director Sharon Lavery.
Jun
25
12:00 PM12:00
Chamber of Commerce installation
Join the Downey Chamber of Commerce as it installs its new executive board for 2019-20, including Carrie Uva as president.
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00
The Winedown Paint Night
Get creative – and tipsy. Join Stay Gallery for a night of painting, socializing and unwinding with your friends.
Jun
21
12:00 PM12:00
Go Skate Day
A day of skating with prizes, music and activities for kids ages 6-17. Registration is $5.
Jun
19
7:00 PM19:00
Concerts in the Park: Salsa Caliente
Salsa Caliente plays salsa, cumbias, and more of today’s Latin music.
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00
Downey Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
The Downey Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual golf tournament. 18 rounds of golf, lunch, reception and after party.
Jun
17
4:00 PM16:00
Mighty Mickey's Magic
Juggling, tall unicycling, and more.Free show presented by the Downey City Library.
Jun
16
6:00 PM18:00
Dinner and a show
Dinner followed by a live performance by noted violinist Mariano Castro.
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00
Concerts in the Park: Mark Easterday
Mark Easterday and the 40oz Band play the best of today’s country hits, from Blake Shelton to Johnny Cash.
Jun
12
8:00 AM08:00
Morning mingle mixer
Coffee, breakfast, and business networking. Hosted by the chambers of commerce of Downey, Montebello and Commerce.
Jun
10
4:00 PM16:00
Fantastic Patrick show
Forty-five minutes of comedy, tricks, juggling, plate spinning, and more. Free show presented by the Downey City Library.
Jun
8
7:30 PM19:30
Sleeping Beauty
Southern California Dance Theatre performs a full-length production of “Sleeping Beauty,” complete with dancers, sets and costumes. $29-$31. Order tickets at downeytheatre.org.
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Citizenship clinic
Receive free help with the N400 citizenship application and a fee waiver.
Jun
7
8:00 PM20:00
The Local Group Show
Stay Gallery’s first community exhibit, featuring a diverse group of local artists.
Jun
2
11:00 AM11:00
Downey Greek Festival
The Downey Greek Festival returns with food, drinks, live music, dancing, shopping, kids zone, and desserts.
Jun
2
9:00 AM09:00
Track & Field championships
The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation hosts its 2019 track and field championships.
Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00
Downey Greek Festival
The Downey Greek Festival returns with food, drinks, live music, dancing, shopping, kids zone, and desserts.
May
31
6:00 PM18:00
Downey High School graduation
Commencement ceremonies for Downey High School’s class of 2019.
May
30
6:00 PM18:00
Warren High School graduation
Commencement ceremonies for Warren High School’s class of 2019.
May
30
10:30 AM10:30
Hands-only CPR training
Learn how to perform hands-only CPR in this free class offered by the L.A. County Department of Public Health. For adults ages 55 and older.
May
27
11:00 AM11:00
Memorial Day Ceremony
Guest speakers, wreath laying, rifle salute, performance of “Taps,” and student singers.
May
24
6:00 PM18:00
High school all-star baseball game
All-star baseball teams from the Moore League and the San Gabriel Valley League face each other in a friendly but competitive game. Presented by Kiwanis.
May
22
7:00 PM19:00
Spring guitar concert
Downey Unified students studying music in the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities’ guitar program will perform a selection of songs in group and solo performances. $5 admission.
May
22
6:00 PM18:00
Coffee with a Cop
Ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.