Watercolor Demonstration Series

$25 each or $100 for the entire series

Join us in seeing five nationally-known watercolor masters discuss their work and careers. Watch as they paint live, ask them questions,  and learn more about their techniques and styles in a lecture format w...

Painting Loosely in Watercolor

Session 1 - September 25 & 26, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

Session 2 - September 27 & 28, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

$275 (+supply list) per session; Ages 16+

Designed for painters who’d like to receive a well-rounded painting experience, we are offering ...

Natural Soapmaking for Beginners

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

1:00 PM  3:00 PM

Capturing California Cityscapes

November 16, 2019

9:30am - 3:30pm

$95 (+ Supply List); Ages 16+

Eileen McCullough is recognized for the vibrant, fluid watercolor painting style that she uses to capture the sensation of California beach cities. In this class, she will illustrate the importa...

Fine Silver Jewelry Making

December 7, 2019

1:00pm - 4:00pm

$60, all materials included; Ages 14+

New at the Brea Gallery, join instructor Michelle Gharibian in this exciting Jewelry workshop! Students will learn how to work with fine silver wire and beads to create their own one-of-a...

Wellness Festival 2019

The City of Brea’s 22nd Annual Wellness Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9 am - 1 pm. FREE ADMISSION!

Wellness Festival Sponsors

Thank you to our generous 2019 Wellness Festival sponsors!

Wellness Festival Exclusives

Purchase these sensational savings ONLY at the Wellness Festival on Saturday, September 28! Save on Personal Training and Pilates Reformer Sessions, 3-Month Fitness Pass for $75, Massage Therapy Special and much more!

Proud Sponsor of Renew Active

Effective Jan. 1st, we will be accepting Renew Active. Plan holders of an eligible Medicare Advantage Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare can use the Renew Active Program & you will have access to our facility at no cost to you. Call 714-990-7112 for info.

Stage Your Next Event at the Curtis!

We've got the perfect venue for your next event.

Located in the beautiful Brea Civic & Cultural Center, our 199-seat theatre is the ideal venue for theatrical productions, dance recitals, concerts, corporate meetings, and special events. 

A few...

Brea City Council

City Council meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

57/Lambert Interchange Improvements

Learn about this multi-year Caltrans project and view the latest information on lane closures and traffic conditions.

Administrative Offices Operating Hours

Brea administrative offices have expanded Monday through Thursday hours, open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Offices are closed on alternating Fridays; with Friday operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan

Brea is preparing a long-range alternative transportation plan for the heart of the City. Be a part of the process. Visit the Brea Core Plan website.

Welcome to The City of Brea

One of the oldest communities in Orange County, Brea was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity.

Community Profile

View Brea's Community Profile to learn more about the City.

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OC Business Journal

View the Orange County Business Journal featuring Brea and its Centennial celebration.

Business Connect

To enhance our connection to our business community, we host a program called Business Connect where the Mayor and City Staff meet with business leaders in Brea to discuss and share information on what is happening in their business environment and how th...

Trash Collection Service Resumes Normal Routes

Monday, September 16, 2019 Update:

Republic Services has informed the City that they are back to normal routes this morning with no further disruption. If a trash container was not serviced last Friday or Saturday, Republic Services is asking residents to ...

SR 57 Freeway/Lambert Interchange Update

Caltrans continues work on the SR-57 Freeway/Lambert Road Interchange Project. This multi-phased project will eventually bring great benefits. In the meantime, there will be traffic impacts. You can help your commute by staying informed. Here's how:

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Brea Police Invites you to Talk-o With A Cop on September 23

The Brea Police Department will be hosting Talk-O With A Cop on Monday, September 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Jimboy's Tacos on Imperial Blvd. at Brea Union Plaza. Our East Area officers and members of our Communications/Dispatch team will be there to meet & ...

BOUSD Presents: School Safety Night September 24

Parents & staff of the Brea Olinda Unified School District are invited to School Safety Night to discuss key security issues including: school safety, preparedness, and prevention facing our schools and community today. Please join us on Tuesday, Sept...

SR-142 Carbon Canyon Closures September 16-22

Caltrans will close lanes on SR-142 (Chino Hills Pkwy) from SR-71 to Carbon Canyon Rd at the County line in Sleepy Hollow. Closures will take place September 16 to September 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. One-way traffic control with flagging will be in e...

Prepared, Not Scared : September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Prepared, Not S...

Fall Registration for Free CERT Classes now Open

Raise your level of preparedness to protect our neighborhoods in the event of a natural disaster or hazard by joining the Brea CERT program! In Brea, several neighborhood teams of volunteers now provide a measure of service that improves safety for the co...

Join us at the City of Brea's Wellness Festival September 28

The City of Brea’s 22nd Annual Wellness Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Wellness Festival offers both the clinical side to wellness, including comprehensive medical screenings, nutritional supplement...

Caltrans Paving Improvement Project on Imperial Highway (SR 90) - Lane Closures

Caltrans continues work on the Imperial Highway (SR 90) Paving Improvements Project in the Cities of Brea and Yorba Linda. The project starts on Imperial Hwy. at SR 57 in Brea going east and ends at Imperial Hwy/SR 91 in Yorba Linda. The project is antici...

Caltrans Road Project -- SR 142 (Carbon Canyon) March 18-December

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting a a pavement rehabilitation project in Chino Hills on State Route (SR) 142 (Carbon Canyon).  The project is  eastbound and westbound from the Orange County line to Chin...