Special Events
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Our Favorite Events, Festivals and Fun

Give your Anaheim adventure an added twist! Plan your trip to coincide with one of our favorite special events. From art to Angels baseball, Anaheim has something for everyone.

Let The Fun Begin: Anaheim's Best Events!

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    Fest of Ales

    September

    Meet and mingle with 35 craft brewers, cooks and musicians at this spirited fest at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in downtown Anaheim.

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    Toshiba Fall Ships Festival

    September

    The largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast, this event brings maritime history to life at nearby Dana Point.

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    Festival of Arts

    July and August

    Delighting artists and art lovers for more than 80 years, the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts is California’s premier fine art show. It features a juried art show featuring 140 of Orange County’s finest artists, as well as demos, art workshops, live music and more.

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    Giant Blue Whale Migration

    June through September

    Head to nearby Newport Beach for the annual Giant Blue Whale Migration, which brings hundreds of blue whales to the waters off Newport Landing.

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    Angels Baseball

    April through October

    The Los Angeles Angels call Anaheim home. Catch the MLB team all summer long at Angels Stadium.

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    Art Crawl Experience

    February, May, August and November

    Known simply as ACE, this quarterly art walk and art festival is held on the second Saturday of the months in the Downtown Anaheim Arts District.

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    Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers Market

    January through December

    Meet California certified farmers and local artists and musicians at the Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers Market, Thursdays from 11am to 4pm on the Center Street Promenade.