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.          

check event website for individual price

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

DUSD Mariachi Music Festival

Griffiths Middle School 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey, California, United States

An inaugural community event featuring Southern California student mariachi groups (6th grade through college) coming together to perform for their community. The student ensembles will each receive feedback and coaching from Mariachi industry experts following their performances. Then the top student group will perform with Lupita as a grand finale! The event provides a music … Continue reading DUSD Mariachi Music Festival

Free

Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

Carpenters historian Chris May will be teaming up with coauthor and entertainment journalist Mike Cidoni Lennox to discuss the creation of their book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy (written with Richard Carpenter in 2021). The authors will share some behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes related to what went into the tedious and exhaustive process in a fun and informative … Continue reading Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event

check event website for individual price

Cinco de Mayo

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

Family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Downey. Music, small business vendors, and more.

Free

Assistance League – Spring Fundraiser

Casa de Parley Johnson 7749 Florence, Downey, CA

The Assistance League spring fundraiser - "Be Our Guests" - will include dinner and activities at the historic Casa de Parley Johnson. Event will include dinner, gaming tables, themed raffle baskets, and more.  Tickets are available at the Second Tyme Around Thrift Shop.

$75.00

Dowey Street Faire

Brookshire between Firestone and 5th St. Brookshire

Downey's annual street faire on Brookshire. Vendors, food trucks, music, and much more. Fun for the whole family. On Brookshire between Firestone and 5th St.

Free

Downey Volunteer Awards Banquet

Azar's Event Center 12215 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, California

Downey's annual recognition of those invaluable volunteers who are essential to a healthy, vibrant, community.

$50.00

G.O.O.D. Scholarship Gala

Reagan Center Banquet Hall 9545 Washburn Rd., Downey, United States

Join "Gangs Out of Downey" as their celebrate their scholarship recipients.   Formal Attire. Contact:  info@downeygood.org