Columbia Space Center Spooky Science Night

October 17, 2026, 4-9 p.m.

Columbia Memorial Space Center
12400 Columbia Way
Downey, CA
$5, columbiaspacescience.org

It's a night of fun-filled spooky science at Columbia Memorial Space Center with lots of activities, a costume parade and more. Robotics lab has limited space so be sure to get your pass as soon as you arrive. International Observe the Moon Night alongside Spooky Science Night promises an extraordinary evening filled with wonder and excitement as you gaze at the moon through the telescopes of Science Heads Inc.'s mobile observatory.

Downey Pumpkin Patch

October 31, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m.

Downey Adult School
12340 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA
Free, downeyca.org

• Creepy Crawl Maze
• Costume Contest
• Candy
• Games

Costume Contests, Candy, Carnival Games. Annual Halloween program is co-sponsored by the City of Downey and the Optimist Club and Downey Soroptimists. Pumpkin Patch is a family event that offers free games, prizes and costume judging. It is a great way to spend a safe Halloween night. Don't forget your camera!   This is truly a family event that offers free games, prizes, and costume judging. Balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, sodas, and hot dogs will be given away.

Downey Dia De Los Muertos

Day of the Dead Festival November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Downey Civic Theater
8435 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
Free admission, downeytheatre.org

If you are interested in participating or for more information, please email info@downeytheater.org, or call the Downey Theater Box Office (562) 861-8211 

A magical day! Decorate Calaveras! Papel Picado demonstrations and display! Altars! There's arts and crafts, a chalk walk, face painting, art displays, car altars, decorate your own sugar skull, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, purchase something from the mercado, pay a visit to the community altar, or go see some live entertainment!

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.