Brea Local Events

Brea packs a lot of community spirit into a small city, from the 4th of July Country Fair at City Hall Park to Brea Fest and the holiday tree lighting at the Civic and Cultural Center. Here are the yearly events that bring the community together, plus where to find dates for this year.

Dates change each year. For exact dates and times, check the City of Brea annual events page and the Downtown Brea events page.

Yearly Events in Brea

Spring Craft Boutique (March) and Nutcracker Craft Boutique (November)

Two large handmade-crafts fairs at the Brea Community Center, each with hundreds of local vendors. The November boutique is a favorite for holiday shopping.

Bonanza Days Country Music Festival (May)

Country music on the Birch Street Promenade in Downtown Brea, presented by the Brea Downtown Owner's Association.

Father's Day Cruisin' Brea Car Show (June)

A classic car show on the Birch Street Promenade on Father's Day.

Brea's Country Fair (July 4th)

Brea's 4th of July tradition at City Hall Park, with a pancake breakfast, parades, a classic car show, entertainment and swimming at the Brea Plunge. Hosted by the City of Brea.

Concerts in the Park (July and August)

Free outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings at City Hall Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

Brea Fest (August)

A summer evening at the Civic and Cultural Center with tastings from local restaurants, live music, theater and art exhibits. Admission is free, and proceeds support Brea's art programs.

Veterans Day Ceremony (November 11)

A ceremony at the Brea War Memorial honoring veterans, active-duty service members and those who gave their lives in service.

Tree Lighting Ceremony (December)

Brea's free holiday kickoff at the Civic and Cultural Center, with performances, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the city tree.

Year-Round in Brea

• Brea Certified Farmers Market: Thursdays, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Brea Place, 135 S. State College Blvd.
• Downtown Brea and the Birch Street Promenade: shops, restaurants, a movie theater and the Improv comedy club.
• Art in Public Places: more than 185 outdoor sculptures across the city, a Brea program since 1975.
• The Tracks at Brea: a 4-mile trail on a former railroad line, with separate paths for walking and biking.
• Olinda Oil Museum and Trail: a historic park with the original Olinda Oil Well No. 1, a small museum and a 2-mile loop trail.
• Brea Museum: free local history museum in City Hall Park.
• Parks: City Hall Park, Arovista Park, Brea Sports Park and Carbon Canyon Regional Park.

Living in Brea

Thinking about buying or selling in Brea? Visit the Brea community page or see the Brea market report for active, pending and sold homes. Nearby cities are covered in our local market reports, and neighboring Placentia has its own events page.

Work directly with the broker. Call or text Namneet Dhaliwal at (714) 932-9409, or request a home value review.