National Arts & Humanities Month

The month of October is National Arts & Humanities Month. National Arts & Humanities Month was established in 1993 and is celebrated every October in the United States. It was initiated to encourage Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities. The Brea community takes pride in its image as a City of Art. Brea is home to the Curtis Theatre, a Performing Arts Theatre, has one of the largest collections of public art of any city in the entire country with the Arts in Public Places Outdoor Sculpture Collection, and the Brea Art Gallery which hosts various art exhibitions throughout the year. By including art throughout the City, Brea has earned its reputation as one of North Orange County’s premiere cultural venues.

Participate in the Great ShakeOut

This year’s International ShakeOut Day is on Thursday, October 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. At 10:17 a.m. on October 17, you can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. You can also include people in multiple locations through video conferencing. 

Find more information here.

Important Voter Information

Election Day is right around the corner. The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election is October 21. Brea Ballot Drop Box locations are available 24/7 starting October 7 until November 5 at 8:00 p.m. The Orange County Registrar of Voters takes pride in innovating new and accessible ways for voters to cast a ballot. For a complete list of all Brea Vote Centers, Drop Box locations and other voter resources visit here.

Join us at The Big Game Centennial Anniversary

Did you know that 100 years ago, baseball legends Walter Johnson and Babe Ruth played baseball in Brea? To commemorate this historic event, the Brea Museum & Historical Society is hosting an exhibition game on October 26, 2024, at the Brea Sports Park starting at 8:00 a.m.

The centennial celebration will include a pancake breakfast, exhibition games with Little League and Girls’ Softball, The Big Game re-enactment, and plenty of food and games for the whole family. Former San Diego Padre and Cy Young Award winner Randy Jones will be throwing out the first pitch, with other baseball personalities available for interviews and autographs.

There will be rare game photos on display, making this a must-see event for baseball fans and history enthusiasts alike. Save the date for October 26, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Brea Sports Park located on E. Birch Street at Valencia Avenue. Don't miss out on this special celebration of baseball, fun, and food in Brea. See you there!

For more information and updates, visit the Museum website.

Brea Wedding Show Canceled 

After much consideration, the City of Brea has decided to cancel its annual Brea Wedding Show. It has been a valued event that has brought joy and inspiration to countless couples for the past 25 years. The City deeply appreciate the dedication, hard work, and passion of all the vendors who made this event a beloved tradition. The Brea Wedding Show became known as a stepping stone to help many brides and grooms plan their weddings.