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Huntington Beach Community Services The City of Huntington Beach's fun department.

The City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department provides outstanding programs, services and facilities to enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.

10/17/2026

Get ready for Falloween in Huntington Beach!

Remember to join us today, Saturday, October 17th, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Thomas Ridley Bandstand in Central Park. Enjoy exciting game booths, delicious food trucks, live entertainment, and bounce houses while soaking up the fall season.

[Video Description: A City of Huntington Beach employee stands in front of the Thomas Ridley Bandstand while discussing the details of the upcoming Falloween event. Images of families partaking in games and entertainment pop-up while the employee speaks.]

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the City of Huntington Beach's Falloween event!Join us on Saturday, October 17th fr...
10/13/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the City of Huntington Beach's Falloween event!

Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Thomas Ridley Bandstand in Central Park for a day of fun the whole family can enjoy.

Enjoy live entertainment, craft booths, games, bounce houses, and a trick-or-treat street for all to enjoy! Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costume for the costume parade at 1:20 P.M.

10/08/2026

Come meet your Huntington Beach firefighters!

Join us for the 2026 Huntington Beach Fire Department Open House! Bring the entire family to spend the day with the fire department as they open the doors to the community. Stop by our booth, explore the station, watch demos, and enjoy educational activities for all ages.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10th, from 10 A.M to 3 P.M. at Fire Station 1 on Gothard Street. We can’t wait to welcome our community at this free event.

[Video Description: A city staff member stands in front of the Gothard Fire Station while explaining the details of the upcoming Huntington Beach Fire Station Open House. Images of families interacting with the fire department pop up while the staff member speaks.]

10/02/2026

Staff Spotlight!

Meet Lori Jepsen, our Youth Sports Assistant Coordinator for the City of Huntington Beach! Lori has been a dedicated team member for 7 years and brings kindness, creativity, and fun to every shift she works! Whether she’s on the court, out at our special events, or answering calls at Edison Community Center, Lori always has a smile on her face and is excited to serve the Huntington Beach community.

Join us in celebrating Lori’s impact on our department and the Huntington Beach community!

[Video Description: A city staff member places employee of the month fliers with her photo in the center throughout the Edison Community Center. City employee describes fun facts about herself and her time spent with the City of Huntington Beach.]

09/28/2026

MAKE A SPLASH IN HUNTINGTON BEACH!

There’s always something happening at the Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool! From learning to swim and building confidence in the water to staying active and having fun, our aquatics programs offer opportunities for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

Aquatics Programming Includes:

Parent & Me Swim Lessons
Youth Swim Lessons
Recreational Swim for families & seniors
Skill-building and water safety
Water Exercise
Whether you’re taking your first strokes or looking to stay active in the water, the City Gym & Pool is the place to dive in, get moving, and make a splash!

Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool- 1600 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Swim. Play. Learn. Belong.

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[Video Caption: Video shows people participating in aquatics programs held at the Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool.]

09/25/2026

We’re jumping into fall with Surf City Teens!
Join us TONIGHT for our first teen meeting of the season! Meet other teens, enjoy team-building activities, and hear about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Tonight, Friday, September 25
Time: 5–7 PM
Murdy Community Center- 7000 Norma Drive
Grades 7th-12th
See you there!

[Video description: Two staff in navy shirts clasp hands as one jumps and points toward the camera. The scene freezes in black and white with orange and blue text reading, “Show up to Murdy Community Center” and “Surf City Teens TONIGHT!” The video ends with the Surf City Teens logo on a blue background.]

09/19/2026

Today is THE DAY! Please join the Community & Library Services Department and Huntington Beach Council on Aging for the 4th Annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Center at Central Park from 10am-1pm. This will be great day to learn about valuable resources, make connections, and meet over 60 vendors that strive to enhance the quality of life for older adults in our community. See you there!

[Video description: Video of woman walking into Senior Center. Photos and videos of guests and vendors from the 2025 Active Living Expo. Text: Join us for the Active Living Expo today!]

09/19/2026

Our Fall Youth Volleyball League season games begin today, September 19th, at 9am!

Location: The City Gym & Pool, 1600 Palm Ave

Good luck to all players and coaches this season!

[Video description: Three Youth Sports staff members starring at a volleyball inside the gym. They anxiously get closer to the ball. Waiting for the games to begin.]

Join us tomorrow, September 19th, from 10am-1pm as we celebrate our fourth annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Cente...
09/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, September 19th, from 10am-1pm as we celebrate our fourth annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Center in Central Park! This year, we are excited to share that a third of our 60+ vendor attendees are new. This will be a great day for our senior community to learn, make connections, and meet organizations that can enhance your quality of life.

To help everyone arrive smoothly, here are your parking options:

• On-site parking: About 100 spots will be available. Carpooling is highly encouraged!
• Overflow parking at the Library: Our amazing Transportation team will offer a shuttle from 9:45am to 1:00pm.
• Street parking near Edwards St. is also an option. Park across the park and enjoy a short walk in.
• Shipley’s parking lot will be available but very limited.
• Sports Complex: Additional parking is available here; please note there is a small fee.
• Drop-off area: If you’re dropping someone off (including anyone using a mobility device), we’ll have three short-term 5‑minute drop-off spots to the left as you enter the lot.
Please note: The main parking lot will open to attendees at 9:45am.

We can’t wait to see you at the Active Living Expo!

09/16/2026

Thank you all of our participants who came out this weekend for our 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest. Thank you for continuing to support this longtime Huntington Beach tradition.

Big thanks to our sponsors HSS and Duke's Huntington Beach who helped make this year’s contest such a success!

Congratulations to all of our surfers and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Check out all of our lovely winners:

-Menehune: Sid Stopnik
-Boys: Jones Pai
-Junior Women’s: Athena Staros
-Junior Men’s: Eli Rapp
-Women’s: Sara Freyre
-Men’s: Blaze Roche
-Masters: Ethan Hurst
-Senior Men’s: Forrest Troxell
-Senior Women’s: Jill Replogle
-Grandmasters: Brandon Tipton
-Super Grandmasters: Marcel Guinaldo
-Legends: Chris Sardellis

[Video description: a collage of photos and videos of surf participants from the 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest]

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2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
92648

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+17145365486

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