‘Tis the season to be jolly! The City of El Monte invites all community members to celebrate the holiday season with free to low-cost activities that create wonderful memories, bring families together and strengthen the relationship between our staff and the community.
Below is a list of all holiday events and City activities throughout December or click here to view our flyer.
Event | Date | Time | Location |
Toy Drive | December 1 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sam’s Club
4901 Santa Anita Ave. |
Lighting up the Holidays Shop Holiday Vendors Arts and Crafts for Children Pee Wee Cheer Spaghetti Dinner Community Performances Photo Opportunity with Santa | December 6 | 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | El Monte Community Center
3130 N. Tyler Ave. |
Oath of Office for Newly Elected Council | December 8 | 1 p.m. – Ceremonial Oath
Reception to follow | El Monte High School
3048 Tyler Ave. El Monte Community Center
3130 N. Tyler Ave. |
Mt. View Annual Menudo Breakfast | December 8 | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Kranz Elementary School
12460 Fineview St. |
Mayor’s Holiday Open House | December 12 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | El Monte Community Center
3130 N. Tyler Ave. |
Tamalada | December 13 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | El Monte Community Center
3130 N. Tyler Ave. |
Christmas Basket Giveaway | December 15 | 8:30 a.m. | El Monte High School
3048 Tyler Ave. |
The Nutcracker | December 16 | 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. | El Monte High School
3048 Tyler Ave. |
Citizen’s Academy | December 20 | 6:30 p.m. | El Monte Community Center
3048 Tyler Ave. |
In addition to the events and activities mentioned above, El Monte community members will have an opportunity to take a photo with Santa during this year’s Santa Float. Below is a list of the dates and stops.
Date
*all stops will take place at 6 p.m. | Location |
Dec. 10 | Zamora Park |
Dec. 11 | Mountain View Park |
Dec. 13 | Gibson Mariposa Park |
Dec. 19 | Valley Mall (DEMBA) |