January
Polar Bear Plunge
Slide into the new year down the two-story waterslides in Bucca- neer Bay into a chilly catch pool.
February
Father/Daughter Dance
Dads are invited to bring their daughters for a fun evening of crafts, music, dancing, games, and refreshments.
March
All That Dance
Get ready to dance the night away with neighbors and friends at this community event that takes place a few times a year.
April
La Mirada Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Community and business leaders come together for an inspiring morning of music, unity, prayer, fellowship, and a special guest speaker.
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your family and enjoy games, crafts, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt, special photos with the Easter Bunny, and pancake breakfast.
May
Mother/Daughter Brunch
A great opportunity for grandmothers, mothers, and daughters to dress up and enjoy a four-course tea, favors, crafts, and entertainment.
Buccaneer Bay Season Pass Holder Preview Day
Attendees enjoy a day soaking up the sun, floating in the lazy river, splashing in the spray pad areas, and sliding down the water slides before the park opens.
Memorial Day Service
The ceremony includes a Memorial Day address, recognition of La Mirada Blue Star families, patriotic sings, and the placing of memorial flowers by community organizations, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Auxiliary.
June
Spring Beautification
Awards program that recognizes local efforts that enhance and preserve the beauty of La Mirada through the upkeep and exterior care of their properties.
Concerts Under the Stars
Bring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy live concerts and farmer’s market every Thursday night in La Mirada Regional Park from June through August.
Swim-in-Movie
Enjoy a family-friendly movie poolside under warm summer Sunday nights at Splash! once each month.
July
Independence Celebration
Celebrate our nation surrounded by family, friends, and the community with live entertainment, games, activities, and a spectacular fireworks show at La Mirada Regional Park.
Stroll in the Park
A festive evening of live music, food, games, crafts, face painting, and fun for the whole family throughout Creek Park. Stroll through the park and listening to great bands.
August
Splash! Family Camp
Families set up their tents and enjoy a night under the stars at Buccaneer Bay. Memories will be made sitting around the campfire making s’mores and singing fun camp songs.
National Night Out
A community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and builds participation in local anti-crime programs.
Father & Son Campout
Bring your tent and camp under the stars at Neff Park for a fun night of bonding, camp activities, campfire, s’mores, crafts, games, and an outdoor movie.
September
Youth Fishing Derby
Grab your fishing poles and enjoy a free pancake breakfast, fishing lesson, and kid’s fishing derby with awards at La Mirada Regional Park.
Community Health Fair
Representatives from federal, state, and local organizations provide information on topics including health screenings, healthy living, and retirement.
Going Quackers for Kids Duck Derby Race
Join Kiwanis as they race all of the “Adopted” Ducks in the Lazy River at Splash! to raise money for kids programs in the community.
October
Fall Festival
Seniors are invited to bring friends and enjoy a morning of entertainment, dancing, games, and food.
Halloweenfest
Safe and festive fun featuring historical house tours, a haunted maze, games, crafts, a trick-or-treat area, and a costume contest for patrons and their pets.
Candyland
treating, games, face painting, a movie on the lawn, a jump house, and a community of students dressed up for children.
Relay for Life La Mirada
24-hour community gathering designed to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and raise funds for cancer research, services, and advocacy.
November
Salute to Veterans
Honor the heroic men and women in the armed forces from the local community who have served the United States at the La Mirada Theatre.
December
Biola University Christmas Tree Lighting
Enjoy special music, sing Christmas carols, listen to the Christmas story, and watch Christmas tree lighting.
Annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
Residents participate by bringing donations of new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items will be collected and distributed to local organizations.
Chili Holiday Celebration
Spread holiday cheer with a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, crafts, snow sledding, free chili, and an appearance from Santa Claus.
Biola University Annual Christmas Concert
Join Biola’s Conservatory of Music ensembles at their annual Christmas concert including an acoustic candlelight carol sing.