Cerritos Local Events

Cerritos has a full calendar of city celebrations, from the Spring Fling and fireworks for the city's birthday to the Let Freedom Ring celebration on the 4th of July, which has drawn crowds for more than 50 years. Here are the yearly events that bring the community together, plus where to find dates for this year.

Dates change each year. For exact dates and times, check the City of Cerritos community events page and the city calendar.

Yearly Events in Cerritos

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ceremony (January)

A city ceremony with remarks from the City Council and community participation, plus student art and writing contests through the Cerritos Library.

Festival of Friendship (February)

A celebration of the city's cultural diversity at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, held for more than 25 years.

Water Lantern Festival (Late Winter)

At the close of Lunar New Year, guests float lanterns on the water at Heritage Park, with cultural performances and food trucks.

Spring Fling and Fireworks Spectacular (April)

A free festival for the city's birthday at the Cerritos Sports Complex, with performances, food trucks and evening fireworks.

UbeFest (April)

A Filipino food and culture festival in the Performing Arts Center parking lot, with more than 150 vendors and live music. Admission and parking are free.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying (May)

A ceremony at the Cerritos Veterans Memorial at the Civic Center honoring service members who gave their lives.

Concerts Under the Stars (Summer)

Free Thursday evening concerts on the lawn at Heritage Park.

Let Freedom Ring Celebration (July 4th)

Cerritos' signature Independence Day celebration at the Civic Center, with rides, food trucks, entertainment, a bell-ringing ceremony and fireworks.

National Night Out (August)

Residents meet sheriff's deputies and public safety staff, with safety demonstrations, children's activities and live music.

Halloween Festival (October 31)

Costume parades, shows, carnival games, rides and food trucks at Los Cerritos Center. Hosted by the City of Cerritos.

Veterans Day Ceremony (November 11)

Music, remarks and presentations honoring veterans at the Cerritos Veterans Memorial.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa's Sleigh Day (November and December)

The city lights its tree at the Civic Center with holiday music and crafts, and in early December Santa arrives on the city's Holiday Float at the Performing Arts Center for crafts, games, storytimes and photos.

Year-Round in Cerritos

• Cerritos Certified Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to noon, in the Cerritos Towne Center lot by the Performing Arts Center, 18000 Park Plaza Dr.
• Cerritos Millennium Library: a landmark library with special collections, a teen studio and public art.
• Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts: concerts, Broadway-style shows and holiday performances all year.
• Cerritos Sculpture Garden: free outdoor art at the Civic Center next to the library.
• Los Cerritos Center and Cerritos Towne Center: major shopping, dining and movies.
• Heritage Park: a themed play island, sports fields and picnic areas.
• Don Knabe Community Regional Park: fishing lakes, a summer pool, a gym and courts.

Living in Cerritos

Thinking about buying or selling in Cerritos? Visit the Cerritos community page or see the Cerritos market report for active, pending and sold homes. Nearby cities are covered in our local market reports, and you can find events for other cities on our Local Events page.

Work directly with the broker. Call or text Namneet Dhaliwal at (714) 932-9409, or request a home value review.