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Kiwanis Installation
Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00

Kiwanis Installation

  • Thursday, September 4, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Rio Hondo Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Doug Hall of the Downey Kiwanis Club is installed as Division 13 lieutenant governor.

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9/11 Remembrance
Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00

9/11 Remembrance

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Downey Civic Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the City of Downey as it remembers the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Famous Dave's Ribbon Cutting
Sep
11
12:00 PM12:00

Famous Dave's Ribbon Cutting

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Famous Dave's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Famous Dave’s BBQ at the Downey Landing

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I Love Downey Festival
Sep
20
2:00 PM14:00

I Love Downey Festival

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 14:00 19:00
  • Downtown Downey (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate all there is to love about Downey at this free outdoor festival in Downtown Downey. Featuring live bands, vendor fair, craft beer and wine garden, festival attractions, giveaways, art exhibition and more.

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Kiwanis Golf Tournament
Sep
22
10:30 AM10:30

Kiwanis Golf Tournament

  • Monday, September 22, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 5:30 PM 10:30 17:30
  • The Downey Patriot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis hosts its 28th annual L’Abri Golf Classic at the Rio Hondo Golf Club.

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Havana Nights
Oct
3
6:00 PM18:00

Havana Nights

  • Friday, October 3, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 10:00 PM 18:00 22:00
  • Downtown Downey (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Havana Nights returns to Downtown Downey with food trucks, vendors, music, dancing, a cigar area, beer and wine garden, and more.

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Gangs Out of Downey golf tournament
Oct
6
12:00 PM12:00

Gangs Out of Downey golf tournament

  • Monday, October 6, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Rio Hondo Golf Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Officer Ricky Galvez Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Gangs Out of Downey returns to the Rio Hondo Golf Club. For tickets or sponsorships, call (562) 884-8683 or email info@downeygood.org.

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Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis Installation
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis Installation

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • The Downey Patriot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Michael Calvert is installed as president of Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis. Location to be determined.

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Mulch Giveaway
Oct
18
8:00 AM08:00

Mulch Giveaway

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 08:00 11:00
  • Downey Civic Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey residents can receive up to 32 gallons of free mulch, while supplies last. Bring your own containers (no bags or truck beds).

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Free document shredding
Oct
18
8:00 AM08:00

Free document shredding

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 08:00 11:00
  • Downey Civic Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey residents are invited to bring their sensitive documents for free on-site shredding outside City Hall. Limit three banker boxes per resident (no bags).

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Harvest Festival Big Top Fundraiser
Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00

Harvest Festival Big Top Fundraiser

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Parley Johnson House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fundraiser for the Assistance League of Downey featuring games, vendors, food, prizes and more. Free admission.

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Gypsy's Hoedown
Oct
18
4:00 PM16:00

Gypsy's Hoedown

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 9:00 PM 16:00 21:00
  • Parley Johnson House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fundraiser for the Assistance League of Downey. Dinner and entertainment at the Casa de Parley Johnson (Western attire encouraged). Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by emailing aldharvestfestival@gmail.com

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Downey High 20-Year Reunion
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

Downey High 20-Year Reunion

  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 11:00 PM 19:00 23:00
  • Beso Nightclub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey High’s Class of 2005 is reuniting at Beso nightclub in Downtown Downey. Follow @downeyvikes_2005_reunion on Instagram for details

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Pumpkin Patch
Oct
31
5:00 PM17:00

Pumpkin Patch

  • Friday, October 31, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 8:30 PM 17:00 20:30
  • Downey Adult School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Family-friendly Halloween festivities with a creepy crawl maze, candy, games, costume contests, and more.

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Downey Dia de los Muertos
Nov
2
11:00 AM11:00

Downey Dia de los Muertos

  • Sunday, November 2, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 8:00 PM 11:00 20:00
  • Downey Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Veteran's Day Ceremony
Nov
11
10:00 AM10:00

Veteran's Day Ceremony

  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Columbia Memorial Space Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the City of Downey as it pays tribute to our nation’s veterans.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

Tree Lighting Ceremony

  • Monday, December 1, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 18:00 20:30
  • Downey Civic Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Live entertainment, performances by local schools, arts and crafts, snow play area, vendor fair, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, food, and more. Tree lighting is at 6:30.

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Downey TLC 5K run/walk
Feb
28
7:30 AM07:30

Downey TLC 5K run/walk

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 07:30 08:30
  • Apollo Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date: the 5K run/walk benefiting the TLC Family Resource Center returns. Details to be released later.

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Gangs Out of Downey luncheon
Mar
12
11:30 AM11:30

Gangs Out of Downey luncheon

  • Thursday, March 12, 2026
  • 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30
  • Rio Hondo Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gangs Out of Downey hosts its annual fundraising luncheon at the Rio Hondo Event Center.

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Ricky Galvez Scholarship Gala
Apr
25
6:30 PM18:30

Ricky Galvez Scholarship Gala

  • Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 11:00 PM 18:30 23:00
  • The Arc (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gangs Out of Downey hosts its scholarship gala, held in honor of fallen Downey police officer Ricky Galvez. Hosted inside the Reagan Banquet Center at The Arc.

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End of Summer Block Party
Aug
23
5:00 PM17:00

End of Summer Block Party

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 10:00 PM 17:00 22:00
  • Downtown Downey (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Downey Chamber of Commerce hosts an end-of-summer block party and parade featuring vendors, music, a kids zone, petting zoo, and more.

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Marriage Conference
Aug
16
9:00 AM09:00

Marriage Conference

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 3:30 PM 09:00 15:30
  • Calvary Chapel Downey (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dr. Gary Chapman leads this one-day conference where you and your spouse will focus on the basics of every marriage. Suitable for couples married six months or 60 years.

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Learn emergency preparedness
Aug
13
4:00 PM16:00

Learn emergency preparedness

  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Barbara J. Riley Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn at least three types of LA County emergencies you may experience and how to prepare for them.

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Downey Conservancy Anniversary Celebration
Aug
9
3:00 PM15:00

Downey Conservancy Anniversary Celebration

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 15:00 19:00
  • Bob's Big Boy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Downey Conservancy celebrates its 15th anniversary at Bob’s Big Boy, complete with carhop service. Live music by Gramps With Amps.

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Health & Wellness Workshop
Aug
8
10:00 AM10:00

Health & Wellness Workshop

  • Friday, August 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you have both Medicare and Medi-Cal you may qualify for additional benefits and services. Come and stay for an ice cream social at 11 am. For adults ages 50 and older.

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Downey Chamber Installation
Jul
23
5:30 PM17:30

Downey Chamber Installation

  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
  • Columbia Memorial Space Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Downey Chamber of Commerce installs its new board of directors, including David Kantar as president. Tickets to this Western-themed dinner can be purchased from the chamber.

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Vision Day
Jul
22
10:00 AM10:00

Vision Day

  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
  • Downey City Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for kids ages 4-18. No registration required. Hosted by the Downey City Library

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Vinyl Listening Session
Jul
12
12:00 PM12:00

Vinyl Listening Session

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • Downey City Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the launch of the little vinyl library at the Downey City Library. Featuring Helping Hands Coffee, Nice Guy Eddie’s and DJ Buffpants.

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Health & Wellness Workshop
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

Health & Wellness Workshop

  • Friday, July 11, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Confused about Medicare? Attend this free workshop and have your questions answered. For adults ages 50 and older.

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Hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator
Jul
9
4:00 PM16:00

Hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator

  • Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Barbara J. Riley Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Vision Day
Jul
8
10:00 AM10:00

Vision Day

  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
  • Downey City Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for kids ages 4-18. No registration required. Hosted by the Downey City Library

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Sin Fronteras Night Market
Jul
6
4:00 PM16:00

Sin Fronteras Night Market

  • Sunday, July 6, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 16:00 20:00
  • La Perla del Mar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vintage vendors, family-friendly small businesses, live music, Mexican food and mariscos. Hosted by La Perla del Mar in collaboration with Serendipity Market.

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Pet Vaccination Clinic
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00

Pet Vaccination Clinic

  • Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Apollo Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Mayor's Dodgers Night
Jun
14
7:10 PM19:10

Mayor's Dodgers Night

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 7:10 PM 10:00 PM 19:10 22:00
  • Barbara J. Riley Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Alain Pérez & La Orquesta
Jun
13
8:00 PM20:00

Alain Pérez & La Orquesta

  • Friday, June 13, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Downey Civic Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Downey Greek Festival
Jun
8
11:30 AM11:30

Downey Greek Festival

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 11:30 AM 10:00 PM 11:30 22:00
  • St. George Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date for the return of the Downey Greek Festival, taking place June 7-8, 2025 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

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Downey Greek Festival
Jun
7
11:30 AM11:30

Downey Greek Festival

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 11:30 AM 10:00 PM 11:30 22:00
  • St. George Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date for the return of the Downey Greek Festival, taking place June 7-8, 2025 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

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Trish & Lita Appearance
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Trish & Lita Appearance

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 12:00 17:00
  • OG Collectibles (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wrestling stars Trish Stratus and Lita appear at OG Collectibles in Downtown Downey for photos and autograph signings. Tickets required.

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Memorial Day ceremony
May
26
9:30 AM09:30

Memorial Day ceremony

  • Monday, May 26, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 09:30 10:30
  • Downey Cemetery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downey Cemetery hosts a Memorial Day event featuring guest speakers, a wreath laying, bagpipes, the palying of Taps, and more.

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Darrell Jackson Charity Golf Tournament
May
19
12:00 PM12:00

Darrell Jackson Charity Golf Tournament

  • Monday, May 19, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 18:00
  • Rio Hondo Golf Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Minnie's Spring Market
May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Minnie's Spring Market

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 11:00 16:00
  • The Arc (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vendors, raffles, giveaways, food, music and more.

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39th Annual Amistad Gala
May
17
5:00 PM17:00

39th Annual Amistad Gala

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Westin Long Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Wild Child
May
16
8:00 PM20:00

Wild Child

  • Friday, May 16, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Downey Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the legacy of Jim Morrison at this amazing recreation of a live Doors concert.

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Downey Coordinating Council Awards Banquet
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Downey Coordinating Council Awards Banquet

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Azar Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Downey Coordinating Council hosts its annual banquet in which Downey’s Volunteers of the Year are celebrated.

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Downey Street Faire
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Downey Street Faire

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 10:00 18:00
  • Downey CA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, shopping, kids zone and more. Presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce on Brookshire Avenue

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Queens of the 80's and 90's
May
3
8:00 PM20:00

Queens of the 80's and 90's

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Downey Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s a queens of the 80’s and 90’s dance party, featuring Trinere, Safire, Angel, Betty Dee, and Lisette Melendez.

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Special Needs Awareness & Resource Fair
May
3
10:00 AM10:00

Special Needs Awareness & Resource Fair

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Apollo Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Perritos National Tour Comedy Show
Apr
24
8:00 PM20:00

Perritos National Tour Comedy Show

  • Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Beso (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Live comedy by Jerry Garcia, Doknow, and Concrete.

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Bunny Patch
Apr
19
9:00 AM09:00

Bunny Patch

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 09:00 13:00
  • Golden Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Carnival game, photo booths, prize walk, and more. Optional $10 Brunch with the Bunny.

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Lifeguard training
Apr
14
9:00 AM09:00

Lifeguard training

  • Monday, April 14, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Downey High (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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