Hawaiian Gardens in Los Angeles County is located near Lakewood and actually shares some facilities for special events. Furgeson Elementary School is one such place.  For updates and details on Hawaiian Garden events and festivals, check out hgcity.com

Recognized as one of the most affordable places to live in L.A., the city does a fantastic job of providing services, parks and events for the local population, courtesy of the revenue from the casino, which supplies between 60 and 75% of the city's revenue. In addition to festivals celebrating red-letter holidays such as Easter, Independence Day, Halloween and Christmas, there are also celebrations such as Mexican Independence Day and Robert Canada Friendship Powwow. Over three-quarters of the population is partially or 100% Hispanic descent, and native Americans, account for close to 9% of the population.

Hawaiian Gardens Casino (The Gardens) is known for its affordable food, friendly service and card games, operating the 2nd largest card club in the greater L.A. area. Some of the games include: No Limit Hold 'em, Blackjack, EZ Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, 3 Card Poker and Omaha. The casino, contrary to popular belief, wasn't established by Islanders or Native Americans but by a controversial Florida investor named Moskowitz.

ANNUAL EVENTS 2012

Boxing Show February 26 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Student Government Day 1 February 28 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Dog Vaccination March 8 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Easter Egg Hunt April 7 Furgeson Elementary School
City Anniversary Carnival/Street Fair April 13, 14, 15 Furgeson Elementary School
Arbor Day April 28 Seine/226th St.
Memorial Day Celebration May 28 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Scholarship Dinner/ Miss Hawaiian Gardens Crowning June 9 Mary Rodriguez Senior Center
Mayor’s Youth Walk of Achievement June 12 City and High Schools
Corporate Challenge June 16-30 Various Sites
Independence Day Celebration June 30th Furgeson Elementary School
Car Show July 14 Furgeson Elementary School
Donald E. Schultze Golf Tournament July 20 Westrdige Golf Club
Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow August 4 and 5 Furgeson Elementary School
Boxing Show August 12 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Patriot Day September 11 City Hall
Mexican Independence Day September 15 Furgeson Elementary School
Fishing Derby October 6 Cerritos Regional Park
Red Ribbon Week October 19-26 City and Schools
Red Ribbon Rally Walk October 23 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Haunted House October 29-31 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Halloween Program October 31 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Boxing Tournament November 2-4 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Veterans Day Ceremony November 12 C. Robert Lee Activity Center
Christmas Tree Lighting November 30 C. Robert Lee Activity Center