Kirk Cartozian, former mayor and founder of Tequila Mandala, is guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Downey Historical Society.
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.
An opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with local businesswomen, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
The 29th annual Arc Walk for Independence returns to Stonewood Center, raising money for The Arc.
“Downey Overture” by Oscar Navarro, Haydn trumpet concerto with Erick Jovel, and Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade Op. 35. Downey Theatre
Bring the kids to a sing-along performance of Disney’s “Frozen,” hosted by the Downey Theatre
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.
Carnival game, photo booths, prize walk, and more. Optional $10 Brunch with the Bunny.
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.
It’s a queens of the 80’s and 90’s dance party, featuring Trinere, Safire, Angel, Betty Dee, and Lisette Melendez.
Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, shopping, kids zone and more. Presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce on Brookshire Avenue
Celebrate the legacy of Jim Morrison at this amazing recreation of a live Doors concert.
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
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.
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.
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.
An original Te Varua ‘Ori production: Hina E Rerera’a Nui Te Po, “The Great Flight into the Depths,” live at the Downey Theatre
The Mariachi Divas are joined by guest vocalist Melinda Salcido and Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles for a special Christmas concert.
Join the Columbia Memorial Space Center as it lights up its Apollo space capsule.
Live entertainment by local schools, snow sledding, arts & crafts, photos with Santa, and more.
Downey’s annual Christmas parade returns, presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Parade starts on Downey Avenue at Florence Avenue and heads south, finishing at the civic center.
Direct from Las Vegas, “Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait” with the Superstar Orchestra, starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, takes the audience back in time to an old fashioned Christmas.
Who will be crowned the next Mr. Downey and Miss Downey? Plus competitions for Little Miss Downey, Little Mr. Downey, Junior Miss Downey, Junior Mr. Downey, Miss Teen Downey and Mr. Teen Downey.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center honors our country’s veterans.
All-star blues band The Healers, featuring JR Lozano of Los Lobos and John Bazz of The Blasters, along with Denis Deported, Tom Eliff and Joe Conde, perform live at Epic Live in Downtown Downey. Opening the show is the jazz blues trio Mike Malone and Friends. Tickets available on EventBrite
Join Bastards Canteen as it celebrates Veterans Day and the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday. Live music, beer garden, vendors, cake cutting ceremony, and more.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Downey as it celebrates its 100th anniversary at the Rio Hondo Event Center. For tickets, contact Rose Schneeberger at (626) 915-5610 or rschneeberger5@gmail.com.
Creepy crawl maze, candy, games, costume contests, and more.
Downey's Dia de los Muertos Art Festival returns for its 11th year. The free event regularly attracts more than 25,000 people to the Downey Theatre and Civic Center. No tickets required.
Trunk or treating, jumpers, petting zoo, vendors, raffles, costume contests, live music from the Downey High and Legacy bands, and more. Legacy Church of Downey
Charity golf tournament benefiting the Rancho Foundation, which helps fund programs and services at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. Details: https://ranchofoundation.org/golf/
Halloween-themed activities, costume parade, and more. Columbia Memorial Space Center
Who were better, the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? With help from two talented tribute bands, the debate will be put to rest in this fun musical showdown at the Downey Theatre
Mark W. Curran performs his high-energy solo show as he pays tribute to Elvis, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and a cavalcade of artists from the Golden Age of Rock and Roll.
“Light Calvary Overture” by Suppe, “Unfinished Symphony” by Shubert and a violin concerto with soloist Strauss Shi. Downey Theatre
Downey residents can receive up to 32 gallons of free mulch. Bring your own containers (no bags and no truck beds). City Hall
Bring your sensitive documents for free on-site shredding. Up to 3 banker boxes per resident. City Hall
An 18-hole golf tournament to raise funds for Gangs Out of Downey. Rio Hondo Golf Club
Live performances by Joe Melendrez and Mario Alberto Perez. Hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
