BEST OF DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA AWARDS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra (Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.)
WHEN: Sunday, November 2nd 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
VOTE HERE: https://bestofdowntownalhambra.voterfly.com/
RSVP FOR THE EVENT: Coming soon!
ANNUAL ALHAMBRA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY!
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Alhambra at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Renaissance Plaza. Enjoy live entertainment, family fun, free photos with Santa, local vendors, balloons, face painting, music, and games.
DATE: Friday, December 5th
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza (Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.)
Address: 1 E. Main St. Alhambra 91801
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00PM
Santa arrives on the Alhambra Firetruck by 6:00 PM!
TRICK-OR-TREATING ON MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA!
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Alhambra at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Renaissance Plaza. Enjoy live entertainment, family fun, free photos with Santa, local vendors, balloons, face painting, music, and games.
DATE: Sunday, October 26th
WHERE: Participating businesses in Downtown Alhambra district - Main St. and cross streets.
TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
PUMPKIN RUN MARKET: Shop local and trick-or-treat at local vendors at Renaissance Plaza from 11:00AM - 4:00PM.
KIDS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AT ALHAMBRA PUMPKIN RUN FESTIVAL!
Calling all little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes! Downtown Alhambra invites you to our spooktacular annual Kids Costume Contest at the Alhambra Pumpkin Run Halloween Festival!
Kick off the day in the Kids Zone filled with games, laughter, and spooky fun, then strut your stuff in the contest for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in your category. 🏆✨ But beware… all 1st place winners will battle it out for the ultimate overall champion!
Then go trick-or-treating on Main Street in Downtown Alhambra after the contest from 1:00PM - 3:00PM.
DATE: Sunday, October 26th
WHERE: 101 S. 2nd St. Alhambra (*Main Stage in front of Alhambra High School)
TIME: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE: https://alhambrakidscostumecontest2025.eventbrite.com
SPONSORED BY: Raising Cane’s
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET AT PUMPKIN RUN HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra (Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.)
WHEN: Sunday, October 26th 2025
TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
THEME: Pumpkin Market & Trick-or-Treating!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS: https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
RSVP FOR THE EVENT: Coming soon!
12TH ANNUAL ALHAMBRA PUMPKIN RUN & HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
SIGN UP HERE TO RUN/WALK AND HELP SUPPORT THE ALHAMBRA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION: https://alhambrapumpkinrun.com/
Festival includes:
10K, 5K, 1K & Kiddie Fun Run
Free concert at 9:30am (located on 2nd St. in front of Alhambra High School)
Certified Alhambra Farmers Market
Beer Garden sponsored by Ohana Brewing Co. Proceeds help benefit the Alhambra Educational Foundation
Kids Zone sponsored by Sky Zone Alhambra
Over 150 vendors
Kids Costume Contest at 11:30am (located on 2nd St. in front of Alhambra High School)
Main Street Market 11am - 4pm (located on the corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave)
For more festival information visit: https://www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 11AM-4PM
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra (Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.)
WHEN: Sunday, October 5th 2025
TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
THEME: Wicked Wonders Halloween!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS: https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
RSVP FOR THE EVENT: https://alhambramainstreetmarketoctober2025.eventbrite.com
DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA LAUNCHES BEST OF DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA CAMPAIGN!
Downtown Alhambra is kicking off a new way to celebrate the businesses that make our city special. Beginning September 2nd, the Downtown Alhambra Business Association invites the community to take part in the first-ever “Best of Downtown Alhambra” Spotlight.
NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS HERE:https://bestofdowntownalhambra.voterfly.com/
Nominate your favorite business in the following 11 categories:
Best Restaurant
Best Drink Spot
Best Place to Shop
Best Entertainment
Best Professional Service
Best Self Care Service
Best Healthy Lifestyle Business
Best Date Spot
Best Dessert Spot
Best Third Place - Favorite Hang Out
Favorite Business!
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET: FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
WHERE: RENAISSANCE PLAZA - 1 E. MAIN ST. ALHAMBRA 91801 (CORNER OF MAIN ST. & GARFIELD AVE.)
WHEN: Sunday, July 6th 2025
TIME: 3:00PM - 8:00PM (*Summer Hours)
THEME: KPOP NIGHT!
RSVP: TBA
VENDOR APPLICATIONS:https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
ALHAMBRA PUMPKIN RUN & HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL!
WHERE: DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA - MAIN STREET & 2ND ST.
WHEN: Sunday, October 26th 2025
TIME: 7:30am - 3:00pm
SIGN UP HERE: https://runsignup.com/alhambrapumpkinrun
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET: FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
WHERE: RENAISSANCE PLAZA - 1 E. MAIN ST. ALHAMBRA 91801 (CORNER OF MAIN ST. & GARFIELD AVE.)
WHEN: Sunday, June 1st 2025
TIME: 3:00PM - 8:00PM (*Summer Hours)
THEME:80’S DAY!
FREE CONCERT: Thieves Like Us Band at 6pm!
RSVP: https://mainstreetmarketjune2025.eventbrite.com
VENDOR APPLICATIONS:https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET: FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
WHERE: RENAISSANCE PLAZA - 1 E. MAIN ST. ALHAMBRA 91801 (CORNER OF MAIN ST. & GARFIELD AVE.)
WHEN: Sunday, May 4th 2025
TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
THEME: STAR WARS DAY! May The 4th Be With You!
COSTUME CONTEST: 1:00 PM
RSVP:https://mainstreetmarketmay2025.eventbrite.com
VENDOR APPLICATIONS:https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET
FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
WHERE: RENAISSANCE PLAZA - 1 E. MAIN ST. ALHAMBRA 91801 (CORNER OF MAIN ST. & GARFIELD AVE.)
WHEN: Sunday, April 6th 2025
TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
VENDOR APPLICATIONS: https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ST. PATTY’S DAY PUB CRAWL!
WHEN: Monday, March 17th 2025
TIME: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
WHERE: Main St. - Downtown Alhambra
START: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra (Corner of Main St. and Garfield Ave in front of Applebee’s)
CRAWL TIMELINE:
4:00 PM: RSVP CHECK-INS BEGIN AT RENAISSANCE PLAZA
*FIRST 100 PEOPLE GET A FREE T-SHIRT WITH RSVP.
4:55 PM: BIG GROUP PHOTO!
5:00 PM: WALK TO CHICKEN KOOP
5:30 PM: WALK TO HAVANA HOUSE
6:00 PM: WALK TO KAWAII KLAWS
6:15 PM: WALK TO OHANA BREWING CO.
6:45 PM: WALK TO THE GRANADA LA
7:15 PM: WALK TO 28 WEST
7:45 PM: WALK TO RABBIT HOLE
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET
WHEN: Sunday, March 2nd 2025
TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.
ADDRESS: 1 E. Main St. Alhambra 91801
RSVP: https://alhambramainstreetmarketmarch2025.eventbrite.com
VENDORS APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA VALENTINE’S DAY “LOVE QUEST” PASSPORT EVENT!
WHEN: Friday, February 14th 2025
TIME: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
WHERE: Main St. - Downtown Alhambra
START: RA House of CBD - 38 W. Main St. Alhambra
RSVP: https://downtownalhambravalentinesday2025.eventbrite.com
ALHAMBRA MAIN STREET MARKET
WHEN: GRAND OPENING!! Sunday, January 5th 2025
TIME: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra
VENDORS SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/mainstreetmarketvendor
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://instagram.com/alhambramainstreetmarket
ALHAMBRA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY “FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA!”
WHEN: Friday, December 6th 2024
TIME: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza - 1 E. Main St. Alhambra
*TIMELINE:
5:00 PM: EVENT BEGINS
5:00 PM: BAND PLAYS #1 (WORLD OF MUSIC ALHAMBRA)
5:45 PM: SANTA ARRIVES ON FIRE TRUCK
5:50 PM: LIGHT UP THE TREE WITH CITY COUNCIL!
6:00 PM: FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA BEGIN
6:00 PM: BAND PLAYS #2 (WORLD OF MUSIC ALHAMBRA)
6:45PM: SAPPHIRE DANCE STUDIO
7:00 PM: ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL FOLKLORICO GROUP
7:15 PM: DJ KRAZY (ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT)
7:30 PM: DJ KRAZY & GAMES & PRIZES
7:45 PM: BAND PLAYS #3 (WORLD OF MUSIC ALHAMBRA)
8:30 PM: DJ KRAZY (ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT)
9:00 PM: EVENT ENDS
TRICK-OR-TREATING ON MAIN ST.
WHEN: October 27th 2024
WHERE: DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES ON MAIN STREET.
TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
KIDS HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
WHEN: October 27th 2024
WHERE: PUMPKIN RUN FESTIVAL - MAIN STAGE IN FRONT OF ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL ON 2ND ST.
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
TRICK-OR-TREATING ON MAIN STREET AT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SIGN UP HERE: https://kidscostumecontest2024.eventbrite.com
ALHAMBRA PUMPKIN RUN IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA
WHEN: October 27th 2024
TIME: 7:45AM - 1:00PM
TRICK-OR-TREATING TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
*MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
REGISTER HERE:https://runsignup.com/alhambrapumpkinrun
DOWNTOWN DECADES SUMMER EVENT IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA
WHEN: July 13th 2024
TIME: 5:00PM - 11:00PM
PARTY AT 28 WEST (21+)
DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST FLASHBACK OUTFIT!!!
*EVENT DECADE MAP COMING SOON!
RSVP HERE: https://downtowndecades2024.eventbrite.com
DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ST. PADDY’S DAY PUB CRAWL
PUB CRAWL (21+ ONLY)
WHEN: March 17th 2024
TIME: 3:00PM
DRESS UP IN GREEN!!!! GO ALL OUT!!!!
All Style Dance Battle at The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival on February 18, 2024 in Downtown Alhambra!
Get ready to move at the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival! We're thrilled to announce our highly anticipated All Styles Dance Battle, taking place on Sunday, February 18th, at 2:00 PM, right at the main stage.
WHAT: ALL STYLES DANCE BATTLE AT ALHAMBRA LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL!
WHEN: Sunday, February 18th
TIME: 2:00pm
SIGN UPS START AT: 12:00pm at the main stage (First come, first serve!)
WHERE: Main Stage at Main St. & 2nd St. in Downtown Alhambra Main St.
GO HERE FOR MORE INFO FOR THE FESTIVAL: https://www.alhambralunarnewyear.com/
The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival on February 18, 2024 in Downtown Alhambra!
The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival is a yearly tradition that celebrates the diversity of the SGV region hosted in “the gateway to the San Gabriel Valley.” Join us in 2024 to celebrate the Year of the Dragon!
WHAT: ALHAMBRA LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL!
WHEN: Sunday, February 18th
TIME: 9;00am - 5:00pm
WHERE: Downtown Alhambra Main St. (From Garfield Ave. to 4th St.)
RSVP HERE FOR MORE INFO: https://www.alhambralunarnewyear.com/
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day in Downtown Alhambra! Join us in Downtown Alhambra on Wednesday, February 14th for our Valentine’s Day event called “LOVE QUEST” and win prizes by finishing our passport quest!
WHAT: VALENTINE’S DAY “LOVE QUEST” CHALLENGE!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 14th
TIME: Starts at 5:00pm - Ends at 9:00pm
START: RA House of CBD
WHERE: Downtown Alhambra Participating Businesses
RSVP HERE FOR MORE INFO: https://downtownalhambralovequest2024.eventbrite.com/
Grab your galfriends and join us in Downtown Alhambra on Tuesday, February 13th for our Pre-Valentine’s Day event - Galentine’s Day for our single who are ready to mingle. Everyone is welcome. Couples and singles. Just a day of fun and friendship!
WHAT: GALENTINE’S DAY “SINGLES EVENT”
WHEN: Tuesday, February 13th
TIME: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
WHERE: 28 West Bar
ADDRESS: 28 W. Main St. Alhambra 91801
ENTRANCE: Free - Galentine’s Day promotions and heart shaped pizza available for purchase.
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA
WHEN: Friday, December 1st 2023
WHERE: Renaissance Plaza (Corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave.)
ADDRESS: 1 E. Main St. Alhambra CA 91801
TIME: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA!
TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN!
WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
*Trick or Treat at participating local downtown Alhambra businesses!
KIDS HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Meet us for a “spooktacular” costume contest at the Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Fest Main Stage, located on 100 South 2nd Street (between W. Main St. and Commonwealth Ave).
SIGN UP HERE: https://kidscostumecontest2023.eventbrite.com
ENTER TO WIN $100 GRAND PRIZE BASKET SPONSORED BY RAISING CANE'S!
TIMELINE:
11:00AM: Registration booth opens for check-in at the Downtown Alhambra booth north of the Main Stage.
11:30AM – 1:00PM: Annual Halloween Kids Costume Contest on the Main Stage
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Trick or Treating on Main Street at participating businesses.
COSTUME CONTEST AGE CATEGORIES:
Ages 0 – 2 Years Old: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize
Ages 3 - 4 Years Old: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize
Ages 5 – 6 Years Old: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize
Ages 7 - 10 Years Old: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize
FINALS: 1st Place winner from each category moves on to compete for GRAND PRIZE of $100 Sponsored by Raising Cane's!
10TH ANNUAL ALHAMBRA PUMPKIN RUN & HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL!
WHEN: Sunday, October 29th 2023
WHERE: Downtown Alhambra (the corner of Main Street & 2nd Street)
ADDRESS: 132 W. Main Street Alhambra CA 91801
EVENT TIME: 8:00am - 1:00pm
10K KICK OFF TIME: 7:45am
WHAT: 10K, 5K, 1K & Kiddie run celebrating Halloween and raising money for the Alhambra Educational Foundation!
TRICK-OR-TREATING ON MAIN STREET: Sunday, October 29th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SIGN UP TO RUN/WALK: www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com
Event: Downtown Decades Y2K 2000’s Costume Party!
When: Saturday, September 9th
Where: 28 West Bar - 28 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801
RSVP HERE FOR FREE: https://downtowndecades2000sparty.eventbrite.com
Party Start Time: 8pm
What to wear?: Wear your best 2000's outfit or 2000's icon costume and stay for the costume contest at 9:30pm!
Hungry? DJ Fastrak will be playing at Chicken Koop at 101 W. Main Street Suite C Alhamba 91801 from 6pm - 8pm! Stop by for a bite to eat before the bash.
