New Year New Home in Downey

What are you looking to attract this upcoming New Year? If it’s more warmth, love, and companionship, consider getting yourself a pet. Most pet-owners agree that having a furry companion can drastically increase the quality of one’s life.

If you live in Downey and are looking for a place that accepts pets, check out The Square Apartments. Here is their official pet policy:

At The Square in Downey, we love your pets just as much as you do! Because of that, The Square is not just pet-friendly property, but a pet-enthusiastic property. Your pets will find just as inviting a home here as you will.

LARGE DOG PARK
With A Large Dog Park, your dogs will find spacious room to run around and play. With our outdoor areas, your dogs will forget they’re not living on a farm!

GREAT PLACE FOR CATS
Your cat deserves a home that will love her as much as you love her! The Square offers options so that your pet can focus on the things that really matter: making you happy!

NEARBY VETERINARY HOSPITALS
With nearby veterinary hospitals, you won’t have to worry about your pet’s health.

Keep Your Night Festive at These New Year’s Eve Celebrations

New Year's Eve in Downey

Looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration around the city? We’ve got you covered. With early bird tickets at the best-guaranteed price, nothing can beat the fun and excitement at these events.

Join your friends at New Year’s Eve Party happening at 10E Restaurant from 5PM-1AM. Tickets are priced at $76 which includes delicious food, an open bar, and champagne toast. Not to mention, a live DJ will be entertaining the guests all night!

Party animals are invited to Evolve: New Years Eve 2018 with Stanton Warriors. Lot 613 is hosting this event from 9PM-4AM. Buy your tickets before they get sold out. Guests must be 21 years and above. Dress, dance and be a part of this thrilling event.

For a classier New Year’s Eve, attend Edison New Year’s Eve Ball from 7PM-1AM. Tickets are priced at $100. Don’t miss the lively performance by Parlor Social who will keep you grooving the whole night.

Best Deals for Shopping Extravaganza on Black Friday

Black Friday

Black Friday is finally back! With impressive deals and heavy discounts now you have a reason to kickstart the celebration even before the Holiday begins.

Claire’s Black Friday sale is only on November 24th. So, make sure to be at the store even before it opens. This year’s offer is an amazing 50% on most of the items on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The cyber Monday sale will run from November 27th until November 30th. If you are not daring enough to brave the in-store crowd, go online where the deals remain valid on every single item.

Grab the perfect mattress before guests start coming in for the Holidays! Ameena by US Mattress has been opted by lots of customers and finally, they are up for online sale. Save a significant amount of money on any size. Their generous idea of donating a mattress for each mattress sold is a great act of charity to kick off the season of giving!

Local Pumpkin Patches Around Downey

Pumpkin Patches in Downey

Selecting the perfect pumpkin can be the main event, but there are tons of other activities that attract everyone to these pumpkin patches.

Visit Acostas Pumpkin Patch which features family-friendly activities like mirror maze and inflatables. Take a tour of their small patch with loads of pumpkins of different shapes and sizes. Kids can decorate their pumpkin and bring back home.

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch is highly popular for fresh gourds and pumpkins at a reasonable price. Enjoy various autumn activities along with pony riding, face-painting and mouthwatering food items. The patch will run through October 31st. Located at the heart of the city, kids will have loads of fun amidst straw bales and corn stalks.

Come to Cougar Mountain Pumpkin Patch for jumpers, slides, pony rides and the perfect pumpkin! The friendly staff is always eager to help out the visitors around the patch.

These Local Parks will Help You Escape the City Crowd

Hiking in Downey

Variety of recreational opportunities feature these local parks where you can also enjoy walking, jogging, biking, and yoga.

Duck ponds and manicured grass are some of the locals favorite features of Wilderness Park. This neighborhood park is popular for fishing, picnicking and early morning exercise. Plenty of tables and tree shade make this park perfect for organizing birthday parties and family reunions. Be warned that parking fees apply during the weekends.

If you are looking for fenced dog parks around you, nothing can beat Rio San Gabriel Park. This park hosts two such dog parks. Sports fields, playground, and grassy area are also some of the highlights. Plenty of parking area and restrooms make it convenient.

Don’t miss Turnbull Canyon while you are in Downey. A drive of 10 miles will take you to this spectacular and scenic spot. Carry plenty of water if you are hiking. Explore this great workout destination with friends and family.

Knotts Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend

Knotts Berry Farm

Spend a fun and thrilling Labor Day Weekend at Knott’s Berry Farm located in Buena Park, CA. Enjoy time with your family or friends soaking in the sun and experiencing all the wonders of this amusement park.

Knott’s Berry Farm has everything to offer such as fun rides for any age, great food, and an Old West Ghost Town. Sprial through on Silver Bullet, climbing up to 146 ft and soaring back down a drop of 109 ft! Enjoy dining and shows at the Calico Saloon. Relax with great drinks and popcorn and enjoy a singing dancing show from the saloon show! If you are looking for a day cooling down from this heat, check out Knott’s Berry Farms shared park Knott’s Soak City. Experience 7 new water slides that take you through different speeds and courses!

Enjoy a fun weekend in the sun with your family or friends at Knotts’s Berry Farm or Knott’s Soak City!

Guide to a Relaxing Weekend in Downey

Weekend Destinations in Downey

There are so many things to do in Downey that the weekend might not be sufficient. From kid friendly getaways to a couple’s night out, this city has something for everyone.

Rocket Fever is back! Visit Columbia Memorial Space Center on August 19th to be a part of Los Angeles’ only urban rocket festival. Other than free rockets, enjoy some good food, live music, and hands-on demonstrations.

Drive a few miles to The Grand Event Center and enjoy Talent Show Tragedy on August 19th 6PM-9PM. Book your tickets here.

Want to hit the dance floor this weekend? The Epic Lounge is hosting Modiva Night on August 27th 9PM-2AM. Be here before 10 PM if you want to avail the free entry. DJ Ty will rock the evening with groovy music. Guests must be 21 years or older. Enjoy the smoking patio, vape lounge and drink specials. Grab your friends and be a party animal this evening!

Take Advantage of These Property Features in Downey

The Square: Property Features

The Square Apartments in Downey features a family friendly community and mesmerizing views of Downey Valley.  This property also highlights floor plans of one, two and three bedroom apartments which cater to a variety of choice of the residents.

Daily commuters can easily access 105, 710 and 605 freeways. Shopping complexes, restaurants, museum, library, hospital and Huntington Beach are minutes away from here. Apartment area ranges between 650 square feet for 1bed/1bath to 1450 square feet for 3 bed/2bath. Rent is priced between $1600-$2625.

Apartments interiors are designed for your utmost comfort, which includes:

  • Cozy Gas Fireplace in selected units
  • Plush Cream Carpeting and Designer Wood like Plank Flooring
  • Centrally Air Conditioning and Heat
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Washer / Dryer in selected units
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Linen Cabinets
  • Breakfast Bars
  • Modern Cabinets & Drawers
  • Gourmet Kitchen with Designer Quartz Counter-tops
  • Huge Living rooms with Access to Large Balconies/Patios
  • Vaulted Ceilings

Community features include:

  • 11 Large Laundry Facilities
  • 24hr Emergency Maintenance
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Fitness Center

Experience the Lively Summer in your City

Upcoming Summer Events in Downey

Enjoy the hot summer time in Downey. Great outdoors and exciting activities feature something for everyone in this city.

Visit Furman Park for free Summer Concert on July 19th 7PM. The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is popular for their talented vocalist, exciting soloists and impressive rhythm section. This event is no exception! Cheer the experts as they come to your city to gift an excellent show for free!

Participate in SoCal Dance and Choreography Festival on July 29th 7.30PM. If you want to learn some new and innovative steps in classical ballet, modern dance or contemporary lyrical, this is the place you need to be. Budding choreographers will give live and promising demonstrations at Downey Civic Theater. Tickets are priced between $16-$20.

Swimming is probably the best activity you can enjoy during summer. Downey Family YMCA is conducting swimming lessons for all age groups. Check out their ongoing schedule.

Take Pride in another Year of the Nation’s Independence!

Independence day Destinations in Downey

Salute the war heroes and honor their devotion for our nation’s Independence. An evening filled with family activities, an eye-catching firework show, food vendors, giveaways and music is dedicated to this day.

Downey High School Stadium is hosting a Freedom Firework Show on July 4th 9PM-11PM. This free event is open to public. Pets, alcohol or personal fireworks are not permitted here. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and food and enjoy the glaring show of lights.

Don’t miss the summer concerts taking place all over Downey. Relax and have fun with your buddies as 3rd Marine Aircraft rocks Downey with their patriotic tunes on the eve of Independence day. Visit Furman Park for broadway show tunes, movie film scores and contemporary hits on July 12th 7PM.

Bilingual Story Time is an exciting activity happening every Wednesday morning 10.30AM-11.30AM. Enjoy stories, songs, dance and play in English and Spanish at Downey City Library.