 Independence Day Closures
All City offices and community centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day.
Please note that summer day camps WILL NOT be offered that day.
Have a fun and safe Independence Day!
 Crescenta Valley Fireworks Show
Still don't have plans for the 4th of July? We encourage you to attend the fireworks show at Crescenta Valley High School, hosted by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association. The field will open at 4:00 p.m., and the show will begin around 9:10 p.m.
You may purchase presale tickets for $9.00 each, or pay $10.00 on the day of the event. Active military and children 7 years of age and under are free!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at these locations:
- CV Chamber of Commerce, 3131 Foothill Blvd., #D
- Bob Smith Toyota, 3333 Foothill Blvd.
- J's Maids & Maintenance, 3550 Foothill Blvd.
- CV Weekly Newspaper, 3800 La Crescenta Ave., #206
- CV Insurance, 3156 Foothill Blvd.
City of Glendale is proud to be a Grand Sponsor!
Get more information at www.cvfireworks.com. See you there!
 Glendale Cruise Night
In the Heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd
July 15, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The 28th Annual Cruise Night Event will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Join us in the heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd. to see hundreds of classic and import/modified cars, while listening to the live performances on the main stage. The evening includes vendor booths, giveaways, activities for kids, and FUN! Restaurants in the area will all be open to satisfy your hunger during the event. Stick around to the end for a Fireworks Spectacular Show at the main stage. This event is FREE! For more information, visit www.glendalecruisenight.com.
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 Summer Concerts
Summer Concerts are back this Summer! Join us Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in a family-friendly setting of live performances from a variety of talented bands. Bring a picnic dinner, and folding chairs or blankets for seating....and don't forget your dancing shoes! Visit our Summer Concerts website for details.
Concerts at Verdugo Park (Wednesdays) and Perkins Plaza (Thursdays) are brought to you by the Community Services & Parks department. Concerts at Brand Park (Fridays) are part of the Brand Summer Music Series, which is supported by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission, through funding from the Urban Art Program, with support from Library, Arts & Culture, Community Services & Parks, and the Brand Associates.
 Nature Camp – 2 More Weeks Have Been Added!
Nature Camp
Stone Barn Nature Center in Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
For information, call (818) 937-7428
We’ve added 2 additional weeks of Nature Camp at the Stone Barn! Campers will gain appreciation for the nature in their own backyards through exploration of the Stone Barn Nature Center and the rugged 700 acres that Deukmejian Wilderness Park has to offer. Each week campers will have hands-on experiences, including guided hikes, sketching in their nature journal, getting up close and personal with a 200-year-old oak tree, practicing wilderness survivals, and may even get a little bit dirty!
Days: Monday – Friday
Ages: 6 – 12 (Child must be 6 years old by August 11, 2023)
Additional Sessions:
Session 5: July 17-21
Dinoflight: Come learn about the modern dinosaur: birds!!! We will look at the similarities of native California birds & their friends who roamed Earth long ago!
Session 6: July 24-28
Nature's Artists: Join us for a week chock full of art while frolicking in nature!
Glendale Resident Fees Non-Resident Fees Times
Full Day $200/week/child $215/week/child 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Before Care $ 20/week/child $ 20/week/child 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
After Care $ 20/week/child $ 20/week/child 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please visit www.myglendaleparks.com to register.
National Night Out 2023
Pacific Park & Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
August 1, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The annual Glendale Police Department’s 2023 National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Pacific Community Center, located at 501 S. Pacific, Glendale, CA 91204. National Night Out is usually held on the first Tuesday in August.
National Night Out is a community-driven event where neighbors get to know each other and share concerns, strategies, and ideas for safer communities. The Glendale Police Department, the Glendale Fire Department, members of the Glendale City Council and City Officials will visit these events to hear concerns, ideas, and explore how they might work together to improve the safety of their neighborhoods.
For more information about National Night Out at Pacific Community Center, please call or email John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov.
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 Summer’s the time to stay cool, so visit Pacific Community Pool!
CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year-round and the summer program is in full swing! Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for current hours of operation, swim lesson times, summer swim and water polo team information, the Junior Lifeguard Academy and general program and registration information.
Group and private swim lesson registration is open. Registration for summer swim lessons are now available. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your 2023 residency verified and that you have a current online www.myglendaleparks.com account before registering. We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim team is continuing this summer. The Glendale Polo Bears water polo team and the Junior Lifeguard Academy are being offered this summer along with group and private rentals.
Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for all the detailed program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with any questions.
 Splash Pads Now Open for the Summer 2023 Season:
Beat the Heat with Some Water Play!
Pacific Park and Cerritos Park
May 26 - September 17, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Sunday (Daily)
September 23 – October 15, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays Only
 Wading Pools
Wading Pools are small 1-2 feet deep pools designed for children 8 years and under. There are 5 wading pools throughout the city that will open for drop-by use on June 12 on a rotating basis. You can reserve a wading pool for your private party, too! We are now taking reservations for wading pool rentals from June through September, depending on staff and facility availability. Wading pools can be rented for your private birthday party or small gathering. Rates are $100 for the first hour of swimming, and $25 for every additional hour of swimming. You can also pay $40 to secure the designated tables close to the wading pool during your swim time. Please call (818) 937-7433 for a reservation.
 Become a Student Commissioner!
Are you a student interested in helping shape the future of parks, recreation, human service programs? Join us as a student commissioner! See the flyer for more information. Apply at www.glendaleca.gov/studentpower by selecting the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
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The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) presents
Architecture as Art
Doctors House Museum at Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
June 4, 2023 - November 26, 2023
Participate in a tour of the Doctors House and view the new exhibit, “Architecture as Art,” featuring artists’ visual interpretations of significant historic structures throughout the city of Glendale. The exhibit will run from June 4, 2023 through November 26, 2023.
The exhibit features original artwork of historic and architecturally significant Glendale buildings, be they homes, commercial/institutional or other built landmarks, still standing or demolished.
At the close of the exhibit, TGHS will sell the donated artwork, with proceeds to support the Museum and its collections.
More information about Doctors House and TGHS can be found at www.GlendaleHistorical.org.
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The Japanese Farmhouse with Dennis Reed
The Japanese Garden at Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
July 16, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of the Shoseian at the Japanese Garden to learn about the amazing wooden farmhouses of rural Japan with photographer and curator Dennis Reed. Purchase tickets today before they are sold out. See you there!
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Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
July 14, 21 and 28, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Night Out (TNO) occurs every Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pacific Community Center. Teen Night Out provides a safe place for teens to hang out and enjoy activities like video games, ping pong, use of a computer lab, and karaoke. On some dates, a workshop is conducted starting at 6:00 p.m. as part of Teen Night Out. Light refreshments will be served. Please email or call John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-7247 with any questions.
Teen volunteers will also be able to receive volunteer hours for attending the Teen Night Out workshops. Teens interested in attending our TNO workshops should email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call (818) 937-7247.
Follow us on Instagram @MyGlendaleTeens or #MyGlendaleTeens.
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Trails & Open Space Programs
For more information, call (818) 548-3795. RSVP using the links below or visit www.glendaleca.gov/trails.
All Trails & Open Space programs are sponsored by the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Subscribe to the Trails & Open Space Newsletter by clicking here.
VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
July 8, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale’s Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. We’ll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
July 15, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Who Are You? Hoo? Hoo? Hoo? Hoo?
Campfire Program on Owls
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
July 22, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn all about owls – their special skills, what they eat, where they live. This will be an evening of songs, skits, smiles, and s’mores. Come at 6:30 p.m. for crafts or arrive at 7:00 p.m. for the campfire program.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in being a Trail Safety Patrol volunteer for the City of Glendale?
As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection. Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks.
TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, be in good health, and devote a minimum of four hours per month. If interested, please send an email to trails@glendaleca.gov.
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Therapeutic Recreation Programming
 Maple Park & Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Club Maple and Get Fit, two components of our Therapeutic Recreation Program, aim to provide adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy social and interactive activities. Please contact Ken Khan at (818) 548-3783 or at kkhan@glendaleca.gov for more information.
Club Maple
In person every Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Club Maple is a free program open to adults with intellectual disabilities which provides an opportunity for individuals to experience positive, healthy, recreational, cultural, educational, and social experiences. Activities are age and skill appropriate. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
 Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
July 15, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Maple Inclusive Play Day (MIP Day) creates an opportunity for families with children of all abilities to come to the park, network with each other and allow their children to socialize, all centered around the Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground. Click on each date above to view the flyers.
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
Beginning Monday, July 10, 2023 the Elderly Nutrition Program will go back to IN-PERSON congregate meals dining, and Grab and Go lunch pick up will no longer be available.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please contact us at (818)-548-3778 to make your reservation.
As a requirement of the Elderly Nutrition Program, you must fill out a Universal Intake Form and sign a Standards of Conduct form to participate.
Virtual Presentation for Seniors
LA Found Tracking Bracelets
July 12, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
In collaboration with Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department and Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, CSP will host an in-person and virtual presentation on LA Found Tracking Bracelets. The presentation will provide participants with information on how to obtain trackable bracelets to help locate individuals with Alzheimer’s and learn how this program works.
Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first and last name. We will email you a link to participate in this class. For more information, please call (818) 548-3772.
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Fitness Classes for Seniors
Exercise and fitness classes for seniors are offered virtually and in person at three locations: Adult Recreation Center, Pacific Community Center, and Sparr Heights Community Center. Classes include aerobics, slow stretch, Zumba, line dancing, and muscle toning.
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Senior Mixer
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91204
Every other Friday
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
If you like to salsa, cha-cha, rumba, waltz or boogie, this is the place to be. This senior mixer takes place every other Friday and is a great opportunity to socialize with fellow seniors in the greater Glendale community, make new acquaintances, and have a good time. A suggested donation of $3.00 is collected at the entrance to the mixer. This is a gratuity that is given to the DJ at the end of each event.
Please call (818) 548-3775 for additional information.
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