Nutcracker Festival
1st Saturday in December

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.

Civil War Re-enactment
March

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 were sold.

LOCATION:
St Catherine's Academy

Cinco de Mayo - May
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.

For Calendar information, please go to www.Anaheim.net

Greek Festival
May

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—plus more!—are all ready for your visit to Greece right here in Anaheim.

LOCATION:
405 N. Dale St.
Anaheim

INFORMATION:
(714) 827-0182

Easter at Downtown Anaheim Farmer's Market
April/May

FARMERS' MARKET:
Fresh produce, flowers, spices, kettle corn, juice, bread, cookies, nuts, Korean BBQ, potted plants, garlic, hot dogs + much more! 9

CRAFT FAIR:
Hand-crafted baskets, clothing, jewelry, wooden crafts, make-up, hair accessories, incense, oils, hats, shawls, art + much more!

ENTERTAINMENT:
Easter Bunny Meet & Greet, Kids' Activities, and Family Karaoke!

LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim
Center Street Promenade & Lemon

INFORMATION:
714 956 3586

Harvest Crusade
August

In 1990, a small group of people set out to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to southern Californians in a non-traditional, non-church environment. Attracting thousands each year, this crusade and youth jamNow it has become an afts.

(714) 638-0981

Anaheim International Film Festival
October

For five spectacular days and nights, the Anaheim International Film Festival screens approximately 100 of the latest and best contemporary narrative feature films, documentaries, live action and animated shorts and student films from all across America and around the globe, as well as a diverse lineup of industry panels, workshops, tributes, retrospectives and star-studded gala events.

LOCATION:
Anaheim GardenWalk
Katella Avenue and Disney Way
Anaheim

Orange County Auto Show -

The latest automobiles and vehicle trends where crossovers, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and more roll into the Anaheim Convention Center. From gas-sipping small cars to the latest alternative fuel vehicles, attendees can compare the latest fuel efficient options and learn more about the "green" auto movement. This automotive extravaganza will also be packed with one-of-a-kind concept cars, exotics, pre-production models and interactive ride and drives.

LOCATION:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802

Annual Chancellor's Ball
October

This black tie optional event has raised more than $600,000 to provide student scholarships and support innovative programs at Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College. Since the ball's inception, Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) has honored 41 Partners in Education for their outstanding support of the district, its colleges and its students. In addition to a dinner and awards ceremony, the event features a silent auction and the popular "Buy the Book" live auction inviting participants to step up to "buy" book scholarships to help students meet the skyrocketing costs of textbooks-one of the "hidden" costs of attending college.

LOCATION:
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

INFORMATION:
For information, contact (714) 480-7450

Halloween Parade and Fall Festival
October

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.

LOCATION:
Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade