A one-of-a-kind interactive exhibition at Stay Gallery aimed at understanding where people want to walk in the City of Downey.
31st annual golf tournament in support of the LivingHelp Center. Cost is $140 per golfer.
Enjoy painting and creativity with your little one this holiday season at Stay Gallery!
Food trucks, games, a costume parade, and children’s activities.
Titled “Passport to Passion,” this concert features a solo by violinist Strauss Shi.
The Downey Rose Float Association presents its 42nd annual Parade of Winners fundraiser, where one person is guaranteed to win $10,000. Tickets are $120.
The 22nd Art of Rancho Exhibit features artwork created by nearly 40 patients of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.
A one day intensive workshop series created to empower Latinas to increase their community impact and strengthen their skills and knowledge on a variety of issues.
This two-day course provides participants with basic concepts of seating and positioning, wheelchair mobility, and assistive technology for every day use.
Join Downey residents, businesses and service clubs in volunteer projects across Downey. The event begins with a kick-off celebration at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Drop off your unused, expired or unwanted prescription medication for proper disposal.
Fiesta de las Calaveras is a free community festival featuring musical entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, face-painting, vendors, and more. Presented by Downey Rotary and Courage Forward.
30+ vegan taco vendors, plus live music, costume contests, and more. $20 admission includes one taco from each vendor.
A family-friendly night full of tricks, treats and costume fun. Costume contests, free refreshments, and more.
International singer, composer, pianist and trombonist Nani performs live.
Get in the Christmas spirit early this year with the beloved TV classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ as it soars off the screen and onto the Downey Theatre stage. Come see all your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Show Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life.
Get in the Christmas spirit early this year with the beloved TV classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ as it soars off the screen and onto the Downey Theatre stage. Come see all your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Show Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life.
Get in the Christmas spirit early this year with the beloved TV classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ as it soars off the screen and onto the Downey Theatre stage. Come see all your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Show Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life.
Get in the Christmas spirit early this year with the beloved TV classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ as it soars off the screen and onto the Downey Theatre stage. Come see all your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Show Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life.
A public ceremony paying tribute to those who have served our country.
Join the Assistance League of Downey at their annual Christmas Tree Brunch, featuring live holiday entertainment.
Race with your friends for a chance to ride in the Downey Christmas Parade.
Downey’s annual Christmas Parade, put on by the Downey Chamber of Commerce.
Shop from a large selection of vendors selling candles, handmade gifts, vintage items, homemade slime, Lipsense, Scentsy, and more.
Councilman Rick Rodriguez recaps his year as mayor in Downey’s State of the City address. RSVP with the Downey Chamber of Commerce.
Titled “Happy 250th, Beethoven!,” this concert features a solo by pianist Sung Chang.
A chip-timed 5K run/walk to benefit the TLC Family Resource Center.
Join Downey High School students as they raise money and awareness regarding the global water crisis.
Titled “Sounds of America,” this concert features a solo by percussionist Eric Guinivan.
Downey Relay for Life celebrates the 20th anniversary of its fight against cancer.
Downey High’s class of 1979 is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m, followed by dinner and program at 7. Tickets are $79 and can be purchased at downey1979reunions.org. The class also has a Facebook page.
La Charanga performs at this rooftop concert. Food vendors, arts and crafts for kids, artist exhibits, and festival seating (bring your own chair).
City representatives and project team members will be available to answer questions regarding Measure S construction projects.
Volunteers are marching through Downey in hopes of raising $10,000 to fight hunger. A quarter of the proceeds will be donated to Downey Council PTA HELPS and FoodHelp, and the rest to Church World Service.
Downey High’s Theater Department is washing cars as its raises money for its winter musical, “Beauty and the Beast.”
The Downey Unified School District’s seventh annual State of the Schools summit.
Young women compete to become Downey royalty in this annual event put on by the Downey Rose Float Association.
Tour Downey’s United Masonic Lodge #220 and see what the Masons are all about.
Learn hands-only CPR, put out small fires, and learn how to properly prepare for an emergency.
Athletes participate in a wide variety of wheelchair sports. Games are free and designed for both beginning and advanced wheelchair athletes.
Learn about our country’s five service academies, which offer students a fully-funded bachelor’s degree program in exchange for five years of military service as a commissioned officer. Registration opens at 8:30 am.
Live music from six bands, face painting, henna artists, photo booth, and food from local restaurants and food trucks. Location: Downey Avenue, between 2nd and 4th Streets
A Christian comic book, art and pop culture convention.
Live stand-up comedy from Ignacio Gonzalez, Wayne Broadway, Zara Khan, Mikey McKernan and Pebbles Brunelle. $15 cover includes drink.
Join the Downey Rose Float Association as they attempt to reach their goal of folding 10,000 origami cranes.
This workshop is for parents interested in learning about the college athlete recruitment process and to stress the importance of academics.
Sublime tribute band Doin’ Time performs live. 21 and older, $5 cover charge.
Economist Christopher Thornberg returns as keynote speaker at the annual economic forum presented by Financial Partners Credit Union. RSVP at EconomicForum@fpcu.org.
A public ceremony to remember the victims lost in the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
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.
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 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
A women’s empowerment networking event with special guest Judge Shelly Baron Torrealba, and “Breaking Barriers Award” recipient Dr. Sandra Salazar.
A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate renovations at Golden Park.
A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate renovations at Wilderness Park.
Fire Chief Mark Gillaspie is the guest speaker at the Downey Chamber of Commerce’s monthly City Affairs meeting.
The largest annual fundraising event for the Cerritos Optimist Club.
Help celebrate Dr. Mary Stauffer’s 102nd birthday with free admission to the Columbia Memorial Space Center. A reception is planned at 11 am.
A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate renovations at Independence Park.
Donations are needed to replenish the American Red Cross’s blood supply. Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.
L.A.’s first and only urban rocket festival returns. Build and fly your own rocket ($5 for this class).
