Community Events

Ongoing Activities at Charles H. Wilson Park

The Charles H. Wilson Park is located between Jefferson St. and the Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SCROC). Parking for the park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. See map for location.

• Torrance Farmer's Market

  Rain or Shine

  Tuesdays 8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

  Saturdays 8:00a.m. - noon

  Charles H. Wilson Park

  2200 Crenshaw Blvd.

  (between Sepulveda Blvd. and Carson St.)

  
  
• Wilson Park Annenberg Tree House

  This tree house is the first universally-accessible treehouse in a public space in California. Read the Annenberg Foundation press release about this important project for children and adults of all ages.

• Wilson Park Sport Center
  2400 Jefferson St.
  (310) 328-4964.
  
  
• Wilson Park Batting Cages, Roller Hockey Rink and Skate Park
  (310) 320-9529.
  
  
• Wilson Park Train Rides
  (310) 328-4964.
  

  The Southern California Live Steamers offer free train rides the first Sunday of each month, from 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m., except July when rides are held on July 4th.

  The train is located at the east end of Wilson Park off Washington Avenue.

• Facility Booking

  For rental of park buildings, ball diamonds and picnic areas call (310) 618-5982, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (alternating with a closed Friday every other week and closed on holidays).

Western Museum of Flight

Western Museum of Flight
Zamperini Field
3315 Airport Drive - Red Baron Hanger #3
Torrance, CA 90505

Telephone: 310-326-9544
FAX: 310-326-9556
Email: WMOFSCHAF@um.att.com
http://www.wmof.com

Activities at Madrona Marsh

3201 Plaza del Amo
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve website for details.

Activities at Torrance Libraries

For information and dates for scheduled activities at each Torrance library branch, see the Master Calendar of Events.

Upcoming sales of books, records, tapes, magazines and computer software/hardware. See Friends of the Torrance Library.

Walking Tours of Downtown Torrance

Walking tours noting historical sites on the fourth Sunday of every month, May - October. Free tours start at the Torrance Historical Society Museum. Wear comfy walking shoes. No reservations necessary. The tour leaves the museum promptly at 1:30pm. It covers about eight blocks of flat land and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Torrance Historical Society & Museum
1345 Post Ave at Cravens
(310) 328-5392

Other Torrance Community Events & Points of Interest

• Torrance Cultural Arts Center
• James R. Armstrong Theatre
• George Nakano Theatre
• Parks and Recreation Department
• Torrance Art Museum
• Torrance Live!
• City of Torrance Veterans Memorial
  Torrance City Hall
  Maple Avenue and Torrance Blvd.
  Torrance, CA
  
  

• Ted Tanouye Memorial

  Located in front of Torrance High School
  2200 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501
  

  Ted Tanouye Memorial Dedication
  
  Ted Tanouye Medal of Honor Citation
  

  
  
  
• Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
• Torrance International Trade & Visitors Center
• Torrance Antique Faire

  When: Fourth Sunday of each month
  Time: 1:00-4:00p.m.
  Cost: Free. Open to the public
  

• City of Torrance Annual Events

  • Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration (the third weekend each May)
  • The Wilson Park 4th of July Event
  • Family Skate Nights
  • October 31st Halloween Carnival at Wilson Park
  • Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
  • Breakfast and a Visit with Santa
  • Breakfast and a Visit With the Easter Bunny

  Click above City of Torrance link to obtain more information.

• Shakespeare in the Park

  The Torrance Cultural Services Division and Shakespeare by the Sea present the
  "7th Annual Shakespeare in the Park."

  Where: Wilson Park Gazebo, 8:00 p.m.
  When: Every summer. Check link above for details. Cost: FREE Event!
  

  Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy FREE Shakespeare under the starts!

• Summertime Movies in the Park

  The Community Services Department in conjunction with local homeowner associations during the summer months provides "Movies in the Park." See http://www.torrnet.com for more information or call (310) 618-2930 at the Community Services Department in the City of Torrance.

  Read the Book, See the Movie at various local parks. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome as the parks turn into movie theaters! Each park will feature a different movie, which are free and will begin at dusk (around 8:00 p.m.). Also, kids who read a related book and stop by their local Torrance Public Library can receive a prize! So bring your warm clothes, popcorn and cocoa and join in the summertime fun.

Torrance Police Department - Partners in Policing Programs

Learn about our Police Department "hands-on"! For adults and teens.

Torrance Rose Float Decorating - General Information

Torrance Rose Float Association

Call (310) 618-2930 with any questions.

The Torrance Rose Float Association normally sets up meetings in October and in November for orientation and sign-up. You do not have to attend any orientation meeting in order to sign up to decorate the Torrance float, but it is recommended.

Two shifts are available for decorators:
Day Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Night Shift: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sign-up early. Decorators are seated on the bus on a first-come, first-served basis!

The buses leave from Wilson Park. There is a nominal fee per person, per day.

Children 13-17 years of age must have a permission slip signed by a parent to decorate the float. Call (310) 618-2930 to obtain a permission slip.

Area Activities / Points of Interest

The Warner Grand Theatre
in San Pedro

Lomita Railroad Museum
2137 250th St
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-6255

Banning Heritage Museum
401 East "M" Street
Post Office Box 397
Wilmington, CA 90748
Telephone: 310-548-7777
E-mail: visit@banningmuseum.org

Drum Barracks & Civil War Museum
1052 Banning Bl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 548 7509

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 South Alameda Street
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
(310) 603-0088

International Printing Museum
315 Torrance Blvd.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 515-7166 or (714) 529-1832
E-mail: printmuseum@earthlink.net

South Coast Botanic Garden
16300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-1948