Anaheim Local Events

Beyond the theme parks, Anaheim has a busy hometown calendar, from the Children's Festival at Pearson Park to the Fourth of July parade in Anaheim Hills and the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Downtown, one of the city's longest-running traditions. Here are the yearly community events, plus where to find dates for this year.

Dates change each year. For exact dates and times, check the City of Anaheim community calendar and the city's community events page.

Yearly Events in Anaheim

Anaheim Children's Festival (May)

A free art and entertainment festival for families at Pearson Park, presented by Anaheim Community Services and Muzeo.

Concerts in the Park (June and July)

Free Thursday evening concerts that rotate among neighborhood parks across the city.

Fourth of July Celebration (July 4th)

A full day in Anaheim Hills, with the Firecracker 5K and 10K, the Yankee Doodle Dog Show, a parade along Santa Ana Canyon Road, and music, food and fireworks at Peralta Canyon Park. Hosted by the City of Anaheim.

Dia de los Muertos (October)

A free evening of community and culture at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center and Center Greens, with altars, live performances, food and activities for all ages.

Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade (October)

A longtime Anaheim tradition. A free daytime festival at Center Greens next to City Hall, with costume contests, local artists, vendors, live performances and a classic car show on Center Street Promenade, ends with a night parade of floats, marching bands and community groups through Downtown.

Year-Round in Anaheim

• Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market: Thursdays on Center Street Promenade.
• Center Street Promenade: Downtown's main street, with shops, restaurants, The Rinks ice rink and Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center.
• Anaheim Packing District: a 1919 orange-packing house turned two-story food hall, with more restaurants and Farmers Park next door on Anaheim Boulevard.
• Yorba Regional Park: about 140 acres with four lakes, picnic areas, playgrounds and bike paths that connect to the Santa Ana River Trail.
• Oak Canyon Nature Center: 58 acres in Anaheim Hills with about 4 miles of trails, a year-round stream and an interpretive center.
• Pearson Park: a historic Downtown park with an amphitheater that has hosted summer entertainment since the 1930s.
• Pro sports: the Angels at Angel Stadium and the Ducks at Honda Center.

Living in Anaheim

Thinking about buying or selling in Anaheim? Visit the Anaheim community page or see the Anaheim market report for active, pending and sold homes. Nearby cities are covered in our local market reports, and you can find events for other cities on our Local Events page.

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