March

Annual Festival of the Whales
888-440-4309

There she blows! This festival is a celebration of the migration of the grand grey whale from Alaska to Baja. With mind-blowing activities such as a convivial carnival, a perfect pancake breakfast, an amazing artfest and more, there is no end to the frolic.

April

Fabulous Fords Forever Car Show
714-220-5200

Do you love sleek classic cars or are you a die-hard Ford enthusiast? This event has been held for over 20 years and will excite your senses with fabulous Fords.

April/May

Annual Disney’s California Food and Wine Weekends
714-781-4565

Enjoy the finer things in life at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the end of April until the end of May guest can sample and learn about fine dishes prepared by the marvelous chefs at the resort. There will be a wine reception, wine tasting and a variety of gourmet cooking product to purchase.

May

Cinco De Mayo Festival
714-765-4610

Three days full of celebration and adventure boasting an array of activities such as a carnival, live entertainment, the coronation of the Cinco De Mayo Queen, a majestic parade, and inviting food booths.

Anaheim Children’s Festival
714-991-8745

Enjoy a day with the children with amusing arts, cute crafts, enjoyable entertainment and much more merriment.

Greek Festival
714-827-0181

Sponsored by the St. John’s Baptist Greek Orthodox Church this annual event is filled with traditional Greek music, dancing, tasty treats and pastries.

June

Anaheim Flag Day Celebration
714-956-3586

On a warm sunny day sit under the trees, enjoy free cake and ice cream, be entertained by special guest, flag demonstrations, “What the Flag Means to Me” contest winners and many other patriotic demonstrations.

Taste of Anaheim
714-758-0222

The Taste Of Anaheim is a culinary celebration that features food, wine, and other displays along with live entertainment with participation by more than 40 area restaurants.

July/August

July 4th Festival
714-765-5274

Celebrate Independence Day and light up your life with fabulous fireworks, a dazzling dog show and a pleasing parade!

Orange County Fair
714-708-3247

Traditional Fair with a flair! Homemade quilts, jams, and jellies along with spectacular entertainment including a demolition derby, motocross competition, local alternative bands, and several nights of rodeo. Also, the adjoining Pacific Amphitheater will be hosting headliners such as Bill Cosby and Chris Isaak.

August

Horsin’ Around Hoedown and Art and Craft Fair
949-500-2339

Gitty-up and head down to this event featuring line dancing lessons, a silent auction, free craft classes, free pony rides, a cash bar, awesome food and music much more!

Harvest Crusades
951-687-6595

Renew your Christian values and life path through this event that features talented Christian Musicians, devoted Christian athletes, and other faithful guest.

September

Orange International Street Fair
714-744-5500

An end of Summer bash, this three-day Labor Day weekend event has more than a half million visitors who partake in the different ethnic enclaves such as Italian Street, Mexican Street, Greek Street, Irish Street, Polynesian Street, and Swiss Street. Each street has its own specific venue with different flavorful foods, costumes, music, entertainment, and dancing. Don’t forget to visit the main stage, which will be showcasing blues, pop, country western, and R&B bands. The children’s village has many activities for all kids including face painting, water tag, and ceramics.

Mexican Independence Day Street Fair
562-495-5959

A Mexican Holiday and they pull out all the stops with a huge carnival, great games, super shows and exciting exhibits. There will be a variety of vendors and a food court featuring awesome authentic Mexican food…mmmm!

October

Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
562-495-5959

Use your imagination, get the little ones dressed in their ingenious costumes and enter this amusing costume contest. Get fueled up with a pancake breakfast hosted by the fire department and sit back and feast your eyes on floats, cars, costumes and more as they ride past you in the parade.

“The Howlin’ Canyon” at the Oak Canyon Nature Center
714-998-8380

Pick your own pumpkins and decorate Jack-O-Lanterns. Everyone will enjoy the Harvest Folk Art Crafts, Un-scary storytelling, ghastly games, gooey ghoulish cookie decorating, costume photo station, and much more!

October/November

Indie Fest USA
323-410-0464

A film festival like NO other. With local, regional, national and international filmmakers all bring their film creations for viewing. There will be a Battle of the Bands and many nationally recognized film executives in attendance. The fest ends with an amazing awards show.

November

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy
949-494-3030

This Winter Fantasy extravaganza is sure to liven your Holiday spirit with Santa, a “real snow" play area, twinkling Holiday lights, delightful decorations, a complimentary class and Holiday entertainment.

December

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
949-729-4400

The grandest of all boat parades in Orange County it exclaims an abundance
of lights! All types of water vessels from multi-million dollar yachts to plastic Duffy
skiffs can be seen on this 14-mile route. Come for the carolers, entertainment and Santa as they drift past in this extraordinary parade.

Downtown Anaheim Tree Lighting Ceremony/ Nutcracker Festival
714-956-3586

Boasting a 50-foot tree locals and visitors alike come together to witness the annual lighting of this holiday spectacular. Santa will be on hand to make all your Christmas wishes come true. Get into the spirit with heart-warming carols and dancing.

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Motorcycle Mania: Rumble n’ Rock on the party Block Kick-Off
April-September
714-956-3586

Bring your motorcycles, classic cars and hot rods every 3rd Friday of the month to this powerful rally. Beer and wine garden open for business, street fair ready for action, food vendors ready to fill you up and various drawings and prizes.

Sawdust Art Festival Summer Show
June – September
949-494-3030

Located in the canyon setting art lovers will tremble with excitement as they explore the unique artwork of many kinds, visit with the artist, become engrossed in the art projects for all ages, watch the art of glass blowing and other demonstrations.