Upcoming Events

Stop by Starbucks inside Lakewood Center on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for "Cocoa with a Deputy."

The tree will light up and play holiday music every evening through Dec.31.

Help someone choose the perfect pet -- surprise them with the gift of an idea to adopt, with help (and a 50% discount) from SEAACA.

Doing your holiday shopping in Lakewood keeps tax dollars here at work in your own community.

Lakewood's two teen centers offer safe, fun ways for teens to spend their free time, including a holiday trivia bowl event on Dec. 15.

Starting Wednesday, Dec. 26, you can recycle your Christmas tree and have extra holiday trash hauled away by EDCO.

Lakewood City Hall will be closed the week of December 24-28 and on Tuesday, January 1. Read on for service changes.

Volunteers help brighten the holidays for Lakewood neighbors in need.

"Santa Paws" pet photos are available on Mondays through Dec. 17 at Santa HQ at Lakewood Center.

The Lakewood Run returns on Saturday, March 2, 2019! Register now online at the new website or download a form and get a team together.

Lakewood Center's “Santa HQ” turns the tradition of visiting Santa into a high-tech, family-fun activity, including the new "Magic Mirror."

Sign-ups for Lakewood Youth Sports basketball take place Nov. 3-17 online or at all Lakewood parks.

Wearing their orange Fathom t-shirts, you may see Lakewood’s contract team of Fathom workers checking water meters outside homes over the coming weeks.

The annual Award of Valor luncheon will be held Wednesday, November 7 at The Centre.

Lakewood's Iacoboni Library will host a free flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Seniors and their family members are encouraged to take advantage of two free programs in October.

The Survive for 7 workshop and the statewide “Great California ShakeOut!” exercise are good basics for family preparedness.

One of the creative tools used to educate the public about how to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito bites is the larger-than-life character Velma the Mosquito.

Lakewood Beautiful home awards were handed out on September 25. See photos, a video and a map of winning homes.

On Wednesday, October 3, beginning at 11:18 a.m Pacific time, US wireless carriers will send a text alert from FEMA to all WEA-enabled wireless phones across the country.

The Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO) is holding a forum to gather input on services and training to benefit residents and employers.

Lakewood residents are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with local Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday, October 3, 8 - 10 a.m.

If you’re a Lakewood city water customer, your newly installed smart meter enables you to see how much water you use every hour of the day.

Parents and children, ages 3-11, can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park.

You are invited to attend an Alzheimer's Educational Series at Weingart Senior Center on Wednesday, September 19 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Lakewood's affordable travel program is heading to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 15.

Online registration for the new Fall/Winter catalog of recreation and community services is open now.

Lakewood’s After-School Activity Zone is a free drop-in pro­gram for school-age children and preteens.

Trendy designer brands at extra low prices will be offered at Macy’s new “Backstage” store-within-a-store at Lakewood Center starting Saturday, August 18.

School starts in late August, so make it easy…save money on back-to-school needs…and help your local community by shopping local in Lakewood.