City of Bellflower - Local Government

08/04/2026

🚓🌟 National Night Out is here, Bellflower!

Join us for an evening of family fun, community connection and neighborhood spirit at Thompson Park! Meet your local first responders, enjoy games and activities with BRIM, and wrap up the night with a special outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 under the stars. 🦊🐰

🍕 Show up hungry! Enjoy pizza, ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, frappes and other snacks available for purchase from Pizza USA, Sweets On Wheels and Punky’s ice cream. Plus, enjoy FREE kettle corn while supplies last! 🍿

📅 Tonight, Aug. 4
📍 Thompson Park (14001 S. Bellflower Blvd.)
🎨 Activities: 6–8 p.m.
🎬 Movie: 8–10:30 p.m.
💲 FREE!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for one of Bellflower's favorite summer traditions.

📞 For more information, call (562) 804-1424 x2261

08/03/2026

🎯 Looking for a job? Start here!

Whether you're applying for your first job or want to sharpen your skills, join us for a FREE Teen Job Application Workshop and learn how to stand out to employers.

We'll cover:
📝 Job applications
📄 Resume preparation
🎤 Interview tips
💼 And more!

The workshop is open to all high school-age teens, and no pre-registration is required.

📅 Tuesday, Aug. 11
⏰ 4 to 6 p.m.
📍 Simms Park, Room 6

Get a head start on upcoming job opportunities and build the confidence to land your next job!

📞 For more information, visit https://bellflower.ca.gov/ or call (562) 804-1424, ext. 2103.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

🎬 Calling all high school teens!

Grab your friends and join us for a FREE Teen Film Night featuring Ponyo at Simms Park! Enjoy the movie, free refreshments and a fun evening with friends.

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Simms Park Auditorium, 16614 Clark Ave.

No preregistration is required. Just show up and join the fun!

📞 For more information, call (562) 804-1424, ext. 2103.

07/28/2026

The Annual Penny Carnival is tomorrow! 🎡

One of Bellflower's favorite summer traditions returns to Thompson Park for an afternoon of classic carnival fun!

Bring your pennies and enjoy classic carnival games where each game costs just a few cents, making it a fun and affordable day for the whole family.

🎉 Plus enjoy:
🎨 Face painting
🍬 Candy
🧸 Toy prizes
🥤 BRIM activities
🎯 And more!

📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Thompson Park (14001 S. Bellflower Blvd.)
👧👦 Ages 3–13

Start saving those pennies and join us tomorrow for an afternoon of games, prizes and summer fun! We can't wait to see you there! ☀️🎉

07/28/2026

🎶 Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month at Kid-Chella! ☀️

Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration for kids! Join us at Zinn Park for a FREE morning of music, colorful crafts and festival fun.

🌼 Create your own flower crown
🎨 Design a tie-dye masterpiece
🚗 Show off your creativity by painting a real Tesla Cybertruck!
🍧 FREE Kona Ice for the first 150 kids!
🎉 Enjoy BRIM games and activities with family and friends

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Zinn Park (10352 Foster Rd.)
💲 FREE

Parks & Recreation Month is all about celebrating the spaces, programs and experiences that bring our community together. Come make memories, get creative and discover why Bellflower is proud to Build Together, Play Together. 🌈✨

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Looking for free summer fun for your child? ☀️

Summer Daily Drop-In Activities happening now through August 7 at Bellflower parks!

Children ages 7–15 can enjoy free games, crafts and other supervised activities Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

📍 Ruth R. Caruthers Park (10500 E. Flora Vista St.)
📍 Simms Park (16614 Clark Ave.)
📍 Thompson Park (4001 Bellflower Blvd.)

🗓️ To view the summer activity calendars, visit https://tinyurl.com/ykxeennp.

Children under age 7 are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Join us for a summer filled with fun, creativity and new friendships. We look forward to seeing you at the park!

07/24/2026

🐾 The Bark Spot Temporarily Closed 🐾

The Bark Spot at Caruthers Park will be temporarily closed Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. through Sunday, July 26 at noon.

📍 Caruthers Park • 10500 Flora Vista St.
🐶 The Bark Spot is expected to reopen Sunday, July 26 at noon.

During the closure, dog owners are encouraged to visit Flora Vista Dog Park or North Park at Caruthers Park as an alternative.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you and your pups back soon! 💙🐾

07/24/2026

🚓🌟 National Night Out is almost here, Bellflower!

Join us at Thompson Park for an evening of family fun, community connection and neighborhood spirit! Meet your local first responders, enjoy games and activities with BRIM, connect with your neighbors and wrap up the night with a special outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 under the stars. 🦊🐰

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
📍 Thompson Park (14001 S. Bellflower Blvd.)
🎨 Activities: 6–8 p.m.
🎬 Movie: 8–10:30 p.m.
💲 FREE!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for one of Bellflower's favorite summer traditions. We can't wait to see you there!

📞 For more information, call (562) 925-0124.