Villa Park events, annual celebrations, community gatherings, holiday activities, local programs and other date-specific happenings.
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, for a full day of Halloween traditions in downtown Anaheim. The Fall Festival and Classic Car Show run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by the historic Anaheim Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. The Fall Festival dates to 1923, with the nighttime … Read more
Taste of OLu is Orange Lutheran’s annual food and wine festival that offers a fun opportunity for attendees to connect, unwind, and enjoy delicious food, wine, and beer samples in a festive environment. This year’s theme is Sabor de OLu: a celebration of the rich flavors of Mexico City! Enjoy samples from top restaurants, wineries … Read more
The Irvine Park Christmas Train runs November 27–December 23, 2026, followed by the Train of Lights from December 26–30, 2026. Each year, Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park in Orange transforms into a holiday destination with thousands of lights, train rides and Santa’s Village activities. Christmas Train tickets typically sell out quickly. 2026 tickets … Read more
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Orange County has plenty of ways to get moving before the holiday meal. Below are Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots plus fall and holiday races held before and after Thanksgiving. Turkey Trots have a long history in the United States: the Buffalo YMCA Turkey Trot dates to 1896. Thanksgiving … Read more
The annual Taste of Anaheim will be at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. This event will include food and beverages from local restaurants, breweries and bakeries, live music and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the Taste of Anaheim silent auction will be applied toward the Anaheim Hills Community Council’s 4th of July celebration, which … Read more