DUSD 5th Annual Robolympics

Warren High gymnasium 8141 De Palma, Downey, CA

See Downey students showcase their knowledge in robotics and coding as 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students from all our elementary schools compete against each other with robots they built. Teams will guide their robots through different events and must complete specific timed tasks to win. The competition will be  at the Warren High gymnasium. Doors … Continue reading DUSD 5th Annual Robolympics

Free

Downtown Downey SpringFest

11102 La Reina Ave, Downey 90241 11102 La Reina Ave, Downey, CA

Petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, vendors, food trucks, and much more. One thousand free tickets have already been issued. Additional tickets are $15 from Event Bright  

$15

ONLINE SILENT AUCTION – Exchange Club Family Support Center

Exchange Club Family Support Center in Downey is committed to strengthening families and preventing child abuse through parent-aide and parenting education services.  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and your support helps us continue providing services to families in need. Our online silent auction goes live from April 23 through April 28. Read the bidding … Continue reading ONLINE SILENT AUCTION – Exchange Club Family Support Center

Welcome Reception Carpenters 55th Anniversary

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

This Welcome Reception in Downey kicks off four days of celebrating the 55th anniversary signing of Karen and Richard Carpenter with A&M Records. The Carpenters went on to become one of the best-selling music groups of all time. This is a fan-sponsored celebration.

$75.00 – $275.00

Carpenters Legacy

Downey Civic Theatre 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, United States

An authentic recreation of the Carpenters live show in 1976 starring Sally Olson and Ned Mills. This special performance is an official event of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey (per carpenterslegacy.com website).

$39.95 – $65.00

Guided Walking Tour of Carpenters History

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

Guided walking tour of Downey, highlighting various places of Carpenters history, including the Downey Library, the apartments and other various places of interest. This is part of a 4-day celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Carpenters legacy.

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Kiwanis Membership Networking

The Olive Restobar 8830 Apollo Way, Downey, CA

Join us for an evening of how you can get involved in your community and have fun doing it. Meet other community contributors during Happy Hour at The Olive Restobar at the Promenade. Appetizers are provided. Please RSVP

Free

Night Market in Downtown Downey

Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th st. Downey Avenue, Downey, California

Shop from dozens of food trucks and vendors at this free, outdoor market. Located on Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th streets.

Free

“The Karen Carpenter Story” on the Big Screen

Look Dine-In Cinema 8200 3rd Street, Downey, United States

This 1989 docudrama about the life of Karen Carpenter stars Cynthia Gibb as the singer and Mitchell Anderson as her brother Richard. Karen's death serve to publicize the dangers of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The screening is part of  the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey.          

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Special Needs Awareness and Resource Fair

Apollo Park Downey 12544 Rives Ave, Downey, United States

Bringing awareness and resources for our communities with special needs.  Our goal is to celebrate individuals with special needs, while providing them and their families with resources. Event includes games, info sessions, food trucks, resource vendors.

Free