Fourth of July Parade
2024-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Neighborhood Council of Westchester Playa as we recognize our 2024 NCWP Stars of the Neighborhood during Westchester’s annual Fourth of July Parade. The purpose of the award is to identify and honor those unsung heroes of our community who quietly, persistently and without fanfare voluntarily perform good deeds that serve the needs of their neighbors and/or the community.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on July 4. The theme for the 24th Annual Parade is Sounds of Summer, which celebrates all of the great music and special things that make summer a special time of the year!
Let’s come together to be grateful for living in LA and create unforgettable memories. The parade will feature lively music and a variety of parade entries that showcase the spirit of our community.
The parade route travels along Loyola Boulevard from Westchester Park to Loyola Marymount University. Founded in 2000, the parade celebrates small town ambience and home town values in the Playa & Westchester areas of coastal Los Angeles. It is spearheaded by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce, which was founded in 1953. The parade includes floats, kids groups, fancy cars with local dignitaries, bands and an abundance of red, white and blue decor.

Blood Drive
2024-07-09 08:00 - 14:00
LAPD Pacific Division and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Pacific station on July 9, 2024 from 8am to 2pm. If you are interested in donating or have friends/family members that want to donate, please visit the link below to schedule your appointment. Just find the date and location (Pacific Division).
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Make your appointment here

Westchester Playa de Rey Community Plan Update Info Session
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Department of City Planning for a virtual info session on the Westchester Playa de Rey Community Plan Update. The focus of the meeting will be on the draft land use maps for Ladera Center and La Tijera/Centinela. Learn about the process, recent updates and share your feedback.
Meeting ID: 893 8935 6343
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beach Movie Nights
2024-08-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-30 20:00 - 22:00

Summer Concert Series
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292

National Night Out
2024-08-06 16:00 - 20:00

Summer Cinema Club
2024-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045
The Westchester Senior Center invites everyone to their Summer Cinema Club, featuring film showings on Fridays at 1 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy great films and more!

Ballet Beyond Borders
2024-08-10 18:00 - 22:00
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, August 10, at 6 p.m. at the Drollinger Stage on the campus of Loyola Marymount University. Celebrate the finale of BBB Westchester, a spectacular event showcasing the power of dance in fostering global cultural exchange, with over 17 countries represented. Register and learn more on the website to be part of this unique cultural experience!

Summer Pool Party
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00

Flight Path Museum Community Day
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Flight Path Museum, 6661 Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles
The Flight Path Museum, in collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports, will open up the aircraft apron/tarmac to the public on Saturday September 14 between 11am and noon. Flight Path Museum members will have priority access. If you are a member you should have received a link to register for the event. For more information on becoming a member please click here
Access to the ramp will be limited and on a first come first serve basis. Advance registration is required due to safety and security regulations at LAX. Minors without ID will not need to provide a government ID number but will be required to provide all other required information. One form per person.
Only those that have registered ahead of time will be allowed in the Museum before our regular hours. Entry is based on availability and may be restricted due to operational issues or when the maximum number of people allowed is reached. We will do our best to inform you ahead of time if access is limited.
No weapons of any kind are allowed in the Museum and on the airfield.
Registration will close on September 13 at noon.
Register

Homeless Initiative Listening Session
2024-09-19 09:00 - 10:30
The County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative is holding a series of virtual community listening sessions to strengthen strategies for addressing and preventing homelessness and to inform our annual funding recommendations for homeless services and housing in fiscal year 2025-2026. These listening sessions will solicit input from diverse stakeholders and partners, including residents, local leaders, homeless services providers, people with lived experience, and other stakeholders to inform our funding recommendations. The goal of these sessions is to ensure their annual budget and strategies are up-to-date and responsive to the unique needs and priorities of our communities. Los Angeles County residents are invited to join this virtual listening session based on their service planning area. Los Angeles County residents are invited to join this virtual listening session based on their service planning area:
San Fernando Valley: Wednesday August 28, 3:00-4:30pm
Metro Los Angeles: Tuesday September 3, 2:00-3:30pm
East Los Angeles: Thursday September 5, 1:00-2:30pm
South Los Angeles: Friday September 13, 10:00am-12:00pm
West Los Angeles: Thursday September 19, 9:00-10:30am
Register

Westchester-Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update Meeting
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Frank D. Parent Elementary School, 5354 W 64th Street, Inglewood, 90302
Please join Los Angeles City Planning for an in-person community meeting on September 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Frank D. Parent Elementary School, 5354 W 64th Street, Inglewood, CA 90302. This event will provide community members with the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the Westchester-Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update, with a focus on Ladera Heights.
The event will begin with an Open House for residents to learn more about the community plan process followed by a brief presentation by City planning staff. After the presentation, residents will have time to provide public comments and ask questions.
5 p.m. – Open House
5:45 p.m. – LA City Planning Presentation
6 p.m. – Public Comments & Questions
For meeting information and details, please see the meeting flyer. In addition, planning staff hosted a virtual information session on July 16, 2024. Links to the recording of the event as well as materials can be found below:

Recording of Event
Presentation from Event

LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Time to be heard; the Board of Airport Commissioners and LAWA staff will be listening.

You are invited to attend the special meeting of the LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, 6:00 PM, Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

The Board meetings are customarily at LAX at 10:00 AM the first & third meetings of the month.

To accommodate people who can’t join the Board in the mornings, this special Board meeting is being held at 6:00 PM in Westchester.

If you want to let LAWA know what you like about the airport, what can be improved and to find out more about LAX capital improvement projects, please join this special meeting.

And come meet LAWA’s “new” CEO, John Ackerman!

If you would like to provide comment to the commissioners and airport staff, please sign up for public comment. Depending on the # of speakers, typically each speaker has two minutes to speak.

Westchester Park Community Showcase
2024-09-28 15:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Park, 8740 Lincoln Blvd
Drop in for an afternoon of fun, skateboarding, community booths and a movie in the park after sunset.

Contractor Boot Camp
2024-10-01 17:30 - 20:00
The Los Angeles Community College District’s Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed for local, small and disadvantaged contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive curriculum, they will learn more about the pre-qualification process for the BuildLACCD Program’s Pre-Qualified Service Provider bench, for projects ranging from $25K to $5M. Check out the flyer for the curriculum’s details and register today.

Dog Park Reopening
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00
The reopening of the large dog park area at Bill Rosendahl Park, located at 4601 Alla Road, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 will be celebrated October 12, 10am. This off-leash dog park is the paw-fect place for your furry friends to play! For more information, call (310) 391-5451.

LAPD's Special Olympics Fundraiser
2024-10-17 16:00 - 22:00
Join the Tip-A-Cop event at Islands Restaurant in the Howard Hughes Center on October 17th from 4 PM to closing, benefiting the Special Olympics of Southern California. Enjoy a meal while 20% of food and beverage purchases support this great cause—just bring this flyer or mention it to your server!

Visitation Carnival in the Nine Double oh Four Five
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20
Visitation Catholic School 8740 Emerson Ave., Los Angeles, CA
There’s no better fall event than a classic fair with rides and games, and Visitation’s “Carnival in the Nine Double Oh Four Five” is back this year on October 18 through the 20! This bi-annual event will feature rides, games, music, a beer garden, food, book walk, raffles, face painting, entertainment, prizes and more! Stay tuned for next month’s edition for more info! Visitation is located at 8740 Emerson Ave. in Westchester.

YMCA Halloween Spooktacular
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Westchester Family YMCA, 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Westchester Family YMCA 8015 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The YMCA is preparing for its largest community event of the year: its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Save the date for Friday, October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the most ghoulish-family fun in Westchester! Reservations to attend the free event will launch next month, and activities will include games, candy, a haunted maze, entertainment and more. Food will also be available for purchase. Follow the Y at facebook.com/westchesterfamilymca to learn more about their upcoming events!

Metro First/Last Mile Community Design Event
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00
Help shape the future of the area around the Aviation/LAX Station! Join Metro on Saturday, October 26th, from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Metro C Line Aviation/LAX Station, Lower Station Plaza (11500 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045). Your input will guide which streets are prioritized for pedestrian and wheel improvements, addressing connectivity, safety, and accessibility. Transit riders and neighbors have already shared their insights, and now we want to hear from you. Enjoy free food, family-friendly activities, and the chance to make a difference!

6th Annual Playa Vista Monster Dash 5k
2024-10-27 09:30 - 11:30
Celebrate the spooky season–and prepare for all the Halloween treats you’ll be eating–by signing up for the Sixth Annual Monster Dash in Playa Vista. Grab your friends and your best costumes to participate in this bewitching fun run/walk that takes place along the neighborhood’s Bluff Creek Drive. The cost to register is $50 for adults and $20 for children 18 and under (plus fees). A family bundle of four tickets is also available! A costume contest, live DJ, giveaways and custom finisher medals for runners, round out the event
A Halloween-themed, family-friendly fun run/walk through the beautiful community of Playa Vista.
Location: Randy Johnson Park Bluff Creek Fields
12702 Bluff Creek Dr Los Angeles, CA 90094
