Community Events and Programs in Early 2026

The City of Garden Grove announces the following events and programs in early 2026.

• Homebuyer 101 Virtual Workshops - NeighborWorks Orange County is offering free virtual workshops designed to prepare first-time homebuyers with the fundamentals of homebuying. These workshops will feature information about the City's First-Time Home Buyer Program. The first virtual workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 13, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To register or view additional future dates, visit www.ggcity.org/fthb.

• Community Clean Up Days - The City is hosting six community cleanup days to help residents properly dispose of bulky items for free. The first event takes place on Saturday, January 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pacifica High School, located at 6851 Lampson Avenue. For more information and future dates, visit www.ggcity.org/cleanup-days.

• Eggscavation - Saturday, April 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way in Garden Grove Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ggcity.org/eggscavation.

• Garden Grove Gems - Garden Grove homeowners are invited to spruce up their home's front yards for the City's home beautification program. Residents can nominate their homes online from Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 24. Winning homes will receive citywide recognition. For more information, visit www.ggcity.org/gems.

• Garden Grove College Graduates Reception - The City is recognizing Garden Grove college graduates for their outstanding accomplishments in higher education. Garden Grove residents who will receive an undergraduate or post-graduate academic degree from any college or university in 2026 are encouraged to submit their information to attend a free reception hosted by the Garden Grove City Council. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit www.ggcity.org/grads.