Mayor's Welcome

On January 30, 2026, the Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

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.

The City of Garden Grove and Garden Grove Sanitary District, in collaboration with Republic Services, will host a series of community cleanup days, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of bulky items for free. The first of six events will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pacifica High School, located at 6851 Lampson Avenue. The event will also include household battery recycling and paper shredding services.

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of Garden Grove will follow the schedule below for its facilities and services on Monday, January 19, 2026:

Garden Grove City Hall

• Garden Grove City Hall will be closed.

Resource Centers

• The Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, H. Louis Lake Senior Center, and Magnolia Park Family Resource Center will be closed.

Recreational Facilities

• Atlantis Play Center will be closed.

The City of Garden Grove, in partnership with NeighborWorks Orange County, a HUD-approved counseling agency, is offering a series of free virtual workshops to help first-time homebuyers navigate the home buying process. These workshops will feature information about the City’s First-Time Home Buyer Program, which offers eligible homebuyers up to $110,000 in down payment and/or closing cost assistance at 0% interest. The first virtual workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Registration is required.

Upcoming virtual workshop dates include:

Once a year, Village Green Park transforms into a winter wonderland for Winter in the Grove, complete with hot cocoa, holiday crafts, festive performances, the iconic tree lighting, and Santa’s grand arrival. Join GGTV3 reporter Breanna Greenup as she takes us through the sights, sounds, and holiday cheer of this festive celebration.

Celebrate tradition and community at the 65th Annual Strawberry Festival Parade! This vibrant Labor Day Weekend event is a highlight of the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, filled with color, music, and hometown spirit. Hosted by Allison Ash and Garth Wyckoff, with interviews from roaming reporter Breanna Greenup.

The City of Garden Grove is launching the Grow Garden Grove Fund, a new small business loan program designed to expand access to capital and support local economic growth.

“The Grow Garden Grove Fund reflects our commitment to supporting local businesses through strong partnerships and smart investment,” said Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein. “Working with Grow America allows us to connect Garden Grove entrepreneurs with capital and resources that help them succeed.”