Placentia Local Events

Placentia has a small-town calendar that neighbors look forward to every year, from the Heritage Festival parade down Kraemer Boulevard to free summer concerts at Tri-City Park. 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 Placentia events calendar or call Community Services at (714) 993-8232.

Yearly Events in Placentia

Heritage Festival and Parade (October)

Placentia's signature event and a community favorite for decades. The day features a parade along Kraemer Boulevard, then a festival at Tri-City Park with a car show, live entertainment and food booths run by local nonprofits. Details: placentiaheritagefestival.org.

Concerts in the Park (Summer)

A free summer concert series at Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.

Movies in the Park (Summer)

Free outdoor family movie nights hosted by the City of Placentia.

Spring Egg Hunt (Spring)

A free egg hunt for young children, hosted by the City of Placentia. Past years have included a helicopter egg drop for elementary-age kids.

City-Wide Volunteer Day (Spring)

Residents team up on service projects around town, followed by a community celebration. A great way to meet neighbors.

Tamale Festival (December)

A holiday tradition in Old Town Placentia, around Santa Fe Avenue and Bradford Avenue. Expect traditional and specialty tamales from local vendors, live entertainment, carolers and a holiday tree lighting. Free and open to the public.

Year-Round in Placentia

• Placentia Certified Farmers Market: every Tuesday, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the shopping center at Kraemer Blvd and Yorba Linda Blvd (3334 Yorba Linda Blvd). Fresh produce and about 30 local vendors. Market details.
• Old Town Placentia: local restaurants and shops along Santa Fe Avenue.
• Parks: Tri-City Park, Kraemer Memorial Park and Champions Sports Park host many of the city's events.
• Senior and recreation programs: classes, fitness and activities through the City's Community Services department.

Living in Placentia

Thinking about buying or selling in Placentia? Visit the Placentia community page, see the Placentia market report for active, pending and sold homes, or explore Placentia neighborhoods like Briarwood, Criterion Towne Homes and Terraza at Schaner Ranch. Nearby cities are covered in our local market reports.

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