Buena Park Local Events

Buena Park is home to Knott's Berry Farm and one of Orange County's busiest entertainment areas, but it also has a strong hometown calendar, from Silverado Days in the fall to the Candy Caneland craft fair at the holidays. 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 Buena Park special events page and the Visit Buena Park events calendar.

Yearly Events in Buena Park

Spring Eggstravaganza (Spring)

A family spring festival at Boisseranc Park around Easter, with egg hunts, a pancake breakfast, a petting zoo, vendors and kids' activities. Hosted by the City of Buena Park.

Memorial Day Remembrance Service (May)

A city service on Memorial Day morning at the Ehlers Event Center honoring those who died in military service, held for more than 40 years.

Summer Concerts in the Park (July and August)

Free Wednesday evening concerts at Boisseranc Park featuring tribute and cover bands, with food trucks and community booths.

Silverado Days (October)

Buena Park's long-running hometown festival, held for about 70 years at William Peak Park, with carnival rides, food booths run by local nonprofits, crafts and classic contests. Admission and parking are free. Hosted by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club.

Cops 'N' Goblins (October)

A free Halloween afternoon at City Hall with trunk-or-treat, candy, games and a kids' costume contest, hosted by the Buena Park Police Department and Community Services.

Christmas Tree Lighting (December)

The city's holiday kickoff in front of City Hall, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Santa train ride, school performances, food vendors and a toy drive.

Candy Caneland and Craft Fair (December)

A free holiday fair at the Ehlers Event Center with more than 100 artisans, games, a snow slide, a petting zoo and Santa, a Buena Park tradition for over 40 years.

Knott's Berry Farm Seasonal Events (All Year)

Knott's runs events through the year, including the Boysenberry Festival in spring, Fourth of July fireworks, Knott's Scary Farm and Spooky Farm in the fall, and Knott's Merry Farm for the holidays. See Knott's events page for this year's schedule.

Year-Round in Buena Park

• Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Buena Park Downtown parking lot on La Palma Avenue.
• Beach Boulevard attractions: Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City in summer, the free Independence Hall replica, and dinner shows such as Medieval Times and Pirates Dinner Adventure.
• The Source OC: a shopping and dining center with many Korean restaurants and shops.
• Ralph B. Clark Regional Park: a 104-acre county park with a fishing lake, trails and sports fields, plus a free fossil museum at the Interpretive Center.
• Buena Park Historic District: the Whitaker-Jaynes House and Bacon House, two of the oldest homes in Orange County, with free tours by the Historical Society.
• City parks: Boisseranc Park, William Peak Park with its skate park, George Bellis Park with a dog park, and Larwin Park.

Living in Buena Park

Thinking about buying or selling in Buena Park? Visit the Buena Park community page or see the Buena Park 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.

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