Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents: 2026 Small Business Saturday

Senator Lena Gonzalez invites community members to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 28, at 10:00 AM along Pacific Boulevard in Huntington Park. During this special event, Senator Gonzalez will visit local small businesses to recognize their contributions to the community, encourage residents to shop locally, and celebrate the entrepreneurs who help strengthen Southeast Los Angeles. The event will also feature a special presentation of state funding to the SELA Collaborative, supporting efforts to promote economic development and expand opportunities for local businesses. Community members are encouraged to join Senator Gonzalez in celebrating and supporting the small businesses that contribute to the economic vitality and vibrancy of Huntington Park.

To RSVP, please our event page here. For any questions, please contact our office at (323) 277-4560.

City of Bell Carnival

November 5, 2026 l 5-11PM

For more information, please visit the Bell Event Directory

City of Avalon Veterans Day Event

November 11, 2026 l 11:00AM

Veterans Memorial Park, 108 Pebbly Beach Road, Avalon, CA 90704

Community Drive-Thru Sandbag Distribution

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8AM – 2PM 

LBCC Liberal Arts College in Lot M, 4901 E. Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90808

For more information visit, Long Beach Event Page

Cudahy Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Thursday, November 19, 2026 l 9:30- 11AM

Clara Street Park, 4835 Clara Street
Cudahy, CA 90201

For more information, visit the City of Cudahy website

City of Signal Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony 

Wednesday, November 19, 2026 | 6PM 

Signal Hill City Hall, 2175 Chery Ave Signal Hill, CA 90755

For more information visit, Signal Hill Event Page

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at Plaza Mexico

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 5:00PM-8:00PM

Plaza Mexico Courtyard, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262

For more information, please visit the Plaza Mexico Event page

Maywood Holiday Turkey/Pie Giveaway

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 8:00AM

Maywood Park/ YMCA, 4801 E 58th St, Maywood, CA 90270

Community Turkey Giveaway at Plaza Mexico

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 l 12PM

Plaza Mexico Courtyard, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262

For more information, please visit the Plaza Mexico Event page