VOLUME 20 NO. 43VOLUME 20 NO. 43SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 
Sierra Madre Celebrates Halloween with a Full 
VOLUME 20 NO. 43VOLUME 20 NO. 43SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 
Sierra Madre Celebrates Halloween with a Full 
Day of Family-Friendly Festivities on October 31 

Put on your costumes and get ready for a assist with traffic and pedestrian safety, For information, call Community Servicesfull day of Halloween fun! On Saturday, and Jan’s Towing is providing additional at (626) 355-5278.
October 31, Sierra Madre will celebrate lighting. 

About Sierra Madre

with the Hometown Halloween Festival, 

Nestled against the scenic foothills of the

Downtown Trick-or-Treating, and the Plan Ahead: Temporary Street Closures 

San Gabriel Mountains and adjacent to

neighborhood’s festive Alegria Avenue 

the Angeles National Forest, Sierra Madre

traditions. Downtown/Memorial Park: Closures 

is a close-knit, village-like community

begin with setup at 8:30 AM and continue 

with a population of just under 11,000.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Hometown through the downtown event. Key closures 
Located 15 miles northeast of downtown

Halloween Festival • Memorial Park include Sierra Madre Boulevard (City Hall 

Los Angeles, Sierra Madre offers easy access

Start the day with FREE family fun, crosswalk to Baldwin Avenue), Baldwin 

to regional transportation corridors while

including Trunk-or-Treat, a pumpkin Avenue (Sierra Madre Boulevard to 

maintaining the charm and tranquility of

patch, Kids’ Spook Zone, face painting, Montecito Avenue), 

a small mountain town. The City is known

food trucks, a photo booth, and live music 

for its historic downtown, iconic Wistaria

by The Skinny Ties. Catch the Sierra Madre South Hermosa Avenue (Sierra Madre 

vine, walkable neighborhoods, and vibrant

Dance Center at 10:30 AM! Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue), and 

community traditions, including its beloved

adjoining access points. Streets will reopen 

Fourth of July and Mount Wilson Trail

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Trick-or-in stages after 5 PM, with completion 
Race events. With its strong volunteer

Treating Keep the costumes on and visit expected by approximately 7 PM. 

spirit, highly engaged residents, and a

participating local businesses for treats! 

longstanding commitment to preserving its

The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce Alegria Avenue: Closed between Baldwin 

unique character, Sierra Madre continues

is coordinating business participation, Avenue and North Mountain Trail 

to be recognized as one of the most desirable

and the downtown street closure will give Avenue, approximately 4:30–10:30 PM. All 

places to live in the San Gabriel Valley—

families more room to stroll. reopening times are subject to public safety 

offering a quality of life that truly feels like

approval. 

“Village Living in the Foothills.”

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Alegria AvenueHalloween Activities Wrap up the day Please follow barricades and traffic 
For more information, please visit

with decorated homes and neighborhood directions, allow extra travel time, and help 

sierramadreca.gov or follow us on Facebook

trick-or-treating. Sierra Madre Police will make Halloween safe and fun for everyone! 

and Instagram. 

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE INVITES COMMUNITY TO 
2026 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 

“Protecting What We Love. Preparing for the Future.”
Mayor Kristine Lowe to Highlight City Accomplishments and Priorities for the Future 

The City of Sierra Madre invites residents, businesses, and community members to attend the 2026 State of the City Addresson Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sierra Madre Fire Station, 242 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Presented by Mayor Kristine Lowe, this year's address, themed “Protecting What We Love. Preparing for the Future,” will 
celebrate Sierra Madre's accomplishments over the past year and share the City's priorities for the future.
The presentation will highlight progress in public safety, wildfire preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and responsiblefinancial management.
Mayor Lowe will also recognize accomplishments such as the newly renovated Sierra Madre Public Library. As the Citycelebrates this significant investment in its future, attention must also turn to other aging infrastructure, particularly the City's 
fire and police facilities, water infrastructure and other important priorities as Sierra Madre plans for the future and works toensure essential services remain safe, effective, and sustainable for generations to come.
The presentation will also celebrate the City's cherished community traditions and recognize the residents, volunteers, andCity employees who contribute to Sierra Madre's exceptional quality of life.
“Sierra Madre is a special place, and protecting what we love means being thoughtful and proactive about our future,” saidMayor Lowe. “This is an opportunity to celebrate what we've accomplished together, recognize the people who make it possible, 
and share how we're preparing our community for the years ahead.”
The evening will include a special performance of the National Anthem by Daniel Rodriguez, retired NYPD officer, 9/11survivor, and internationally recognized tenor, followed by Mayor Lowe's State of the City Address. Guests are invited to tourthe Sierra Madre Fire Department and enjoy light refreshments following the presentation.
Event Details 

• Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 
• Time: 5:30 p.m. 
• Location: Sierra Madre Fire Station, 242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 
• Presented by: Mayor Kristine LoweThe event is open to the community, and all are encouraged to attend.
For additional information, please contact the City of Sierra Madre at (626) 355-7135 or visit www.sierramadreca.gov. 
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