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Events in Anaheim, California


Art-A-Fair - Art is beauty in its purest form. It inspires us; it brings forth passion; it awes us. This summer, the juried art featured at Art-A-Fair promises to do just this. View fine art by 125 renowned artists and master craftspeople from around the world. Stroll through Art-A-Fair's lovely and peaceful garden setting, with cool ocean breezes, and enjoy a memorable day among the artists.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival - PUMPKINS! Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkin Foods & Flavors! Pumpkin Baking Items! Pumpkin Crafts! Pumpkin Carvers! Did anyone say pumpkin?

Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair - The Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair is renowned for the wide variety of entertainment and attractions. Every year, we strive to make the Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair an event that has something for every attendee to enjoy, regardless of age or interests.

Cinco de Mayo - A day of entertainment and festivities commemorating the Battle of Puebla when a Mexican militia defeated the invading French Army. Festivities include the crowning of a fiesta queen, carnival rides, food booths, entertainment & soccer tournament. Held the first weekend in May.

Civil War Re-enactment - For two days the city’s normally serene, beautiful Central Park is transformed into a battleground between the Confederate artillery and the Union infantry, complete with combat, cannons and encampments. The annual event includes cannon blasts, fiddlers, banjos, flutes, drums, festive costumes, troop encampments and booths where hoop skirts and military period costumes.

Greek Festival - Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace and expansive 'Zorba’s Kidz Zone' with carnival rides & games and other activities for the children are all ready for your visit to Greece right here in Anaheim.

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival - The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is not only one of the largest community festivals in the Western United States, but also one of the oldest.

Festival of Arts - Pageant of the Masters - Ninety minutes of "living pictures" - incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant as the best presentation of its kind.


Halloween Parade and Fall Festival - Three-day event that consists of costume contests, live entertainment, a craft fair, fabulous food, fun rides, game booths and much more. The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the celebration.

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - Beautiful multi-million dollar yachts, kayaks, canoes and other small boats will light up the harbor as a dazzling array of holiday lights and music fill the air at the Christmas Boat Parade. The Christmas floats will wind their way around the harbor to give viewers all over an incredible sight that has delighted millions of people for a century.

Nutcracker Festival - Holiday Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade. The celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony, rides for children, entertainment, food and a visit from some special guests. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Merchants Association, the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Community Foundation.

Ocean County Fair - This annual fair is full of fun for the whole family. With carnival rides, exhibits and great entertainment. Don't miss out on all the animals, the exhibits, or the food! You will be glad you came!

Orange County Auto Show - The latest automobiles and vehicle trends, crossovers, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and more roll into the Anaheim Convention Center. From gas-sipping small cars to the latest alternative fuel vehicles. This automotive extravaganza will also be packed with one-of-a-kind concept cars, exotics, pre-production models and interactive ride and drives.

Orange International Street Fair - Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair in downtown Orange has been the place where friends, families and neighbors get together to experience a wide variety of food, music and dance from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world.Whether it’s Philly Cheese Steaks, Italian Sausages or Greek Loukoumades, the Street Fair never fails to tantalize the taste buds of the half million Fair goers every year.