The LA Phil, with conductor Miguel Sepulveda, performs a free concert at the Downey Theatre with special guest Lupita Infante. Program to include Tchaikovsky, Gabriela Ortiz and Noah Godard. Arrive early for an art exhibition, arts and crafts, and more from Stay Arts.
Warren High School’s Spanish Club presents Las Posadas. The first procession begins at 6:15 pm in the library and the second procession starts at 6:35 pm, both ending in the gymnasium. Enjoy folklorico, DUSD mariachi, Warren High choir performances, and games for all ages. Variety of food for sale. Wear your traditional Hispanic clothing for an opportunity to win a Best Dressed prize - categories include Individual and Family.
Enjoy live mariachi, Mexican food, raffle, door prizes, silent auction and loteria, with proceeds benefiting the L.A. CADA Youth Scholarship Fund. $30. Hosted by Muevelo Downey in Downtown Downey
The Downey Christmas Parade presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce returns along with food trucks, vendors, and more. Located on Downey Avenue, from Florence Avenue south to the civic center.
Bring the family to Columbus High School for a day of career exploration, hands-on fun, and activities. Music, entertainment, Christmas crafts, photos with Santa, and free food and beverages.
Join the Downey Cemetery Board of Trustees as holiday wreaths are laid at the graves of veterans. To sponsor a wreath, call Downey Parks & Recreation at (562) 904-7238
Comedian Cristela Alonzo brings her Midlife Mixtape Tour to the Downey Theatre
Save the date: the 5K run/walk benefiting the TLC Family Resource Center returns. Details to be released later.
Gangs Out of Downey hosts its annual fundraising luncheon at the Rio Hondo Event Center.
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.
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.
Receive a free turkey courtesy of Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco. Drive-thru event at Apollo Park while supplies last.
Stand Up Comedy Club in Bellflower presents a star-studded show featuring Tiffany Haddish, Deon Cole, Chris Spencer, and others at the Downey Theatre
Join The Arc for a night of art and explore the work of people with disabilities. Music, paintings, hand sculpted art, handmade jewelry, crochet, and live and silent auctions. Black-tie event. $30 per person or $50 for two, includes appetizers and one drink. Call (562) 803-4606 for tickets
Join the City of Downey as it pays tribute to our nation’s veterans.
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.
Family-friendly Halloween festivities with a creepy crawl maze, candy, games, costume contests, and more.
Downey High’s Class of 2005 is reuniting at Beso nightclub in Downtown Downey. Follow @downeyvikes_2005_reunion on Instagram for details
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
A fundraiser for the Assistance League of Downey featuring games, vendors, food, prizes and more. Free admission.
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).
Downey residents can receive up to 32 gallons of free mulch, while supplies last. Bring your own containers (no bags or truck beds).
Michael Calvert is installed as president of Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis. Location to be determined.
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.
Havana Nights returns to Downtown Downey with food trucks, vendors, music, dancing, a cigar area, beer and wine garden, and more.
Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis hosts its 28th annual L’Abri Golf Classic at the Rio Hondo Golf Club.
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.
Downey Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Famous Dave’s BBQ at the Downey Landing
Join the City of Downey as it remembers the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Doug Hall of the Downey Kiwanis Club is installed as Division 13 lieutenant governor.
The Downey Chamber of Commerce hosts an end-of-summer block party and parade featuring vendors, music, a kids zone, petting zoo, and more.
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.
Learn at least three types of LA County emergencies you may experience and how to prepare for them.
The Downey Conservancy celebrates its 15th anniversary at Bob’s Big Boy, complete with carhop service. Live music by Gramps With Amps.
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.
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.
Free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for kids ages 4-18. No registration required. Hosted by the Downey City Library
Celebrate the launch of the little vinyl library at the Downey City Library. Featuring Helping Hands Coffee, Nice Guy Eddie’s and DJ Buffpants.
Confused about Medicare? Attend this free workshop and have your questions answered. For adults ages 50 and older.
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.
