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Cerritos highlights: Santa's Sleigh Day drew about 800; registrations open for spring programs
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Summary
Recreation staff reported approximately 800 attendees at the inaugural Santa's Sleigh Day at the CCPA and reviewed upcoming programs, registration dates, and senior center offerings including workshops, mobile federal office hours and excursions.
Recreation staff presented a roundup of recent and upcoming parks and recreation events to the Parks & Recreation Commission on Feb. 5.
Jill Toda, Recreation Services Administrator, reviewed Santa's Sleigh Day at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), held Dec. 6, 2025. Staff estimated the inaugural event drew about 800 people and included a sleigh arrival, a mayoral greeting, music by Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, performances by local youth ensembles, crafts, story time with Cerritos library staff and photos with Santa.
The commission moved to receive and file the Santa's Sleigh Day informational report; the motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0.
Recreation Services Supervisor Sergio Alvarez outlined spring registrations and programs: online and walk-in registration for certain locations begins Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m.; for other classes resident registration begins Feb. 7 and nonresident registration begins Feb. 13. Alvarez described the Cerritos resident talent showcase (digital entry forms open Feb. 13–Mar. 2; recording appointments Mar. 24–25; cablecast Apr. 24), the Festival of Friendship at the CCPA on Feb. 7, the Water Lantern Festival at Heritage Park on Mar. 3, adaptive dinner-and-a-movie nights, youth clinics and other classes with listed fees.
Community Services Supervisor Jesse Savala reported senior center programming: regular drop-in activities (ping-pong, Mahjong, Texas Hold'em), on-site CalFresh assistance on Feb. 17, Derek Tran mobile office hours for federal benefits the second Tuesday monthly, workshops on long-term care and AI detection of generated content, a Santa Ana Zoo excursion on Mar. 11 ($35) and a sold-out Valentine's luncheon expected to draw more than 200 attendees. Savala also noted applications are open for the Senior Services Commission to serve through 2027.
Staff provided registration contacts and phone numbers and invited the community to attend upcoming events.
What happens next: The commission received the report; staff will continue outreach and return with program updates as needed.
