The annual Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade are Saturday, Oct. 24.
The parade has been bringing the Halloween spirit to Anaheim since 1923 and steps off this year at 7 p.m.
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But first, the always popular Fall Festival is being held in Downtown Anaheim beginning at 10 a.m. It will run until 4 p.m. at Center Greens, the park next to Anaheim City Hall and the Downtown Anaheim Community Center.
There will be costume contests for children and dogs, a classic car show, entertainment and more.
The parade starts at Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway and then travels Center Street Promenade and then Broadway again to West Street.
Check the city of Anaheim website at Anaheim.net or anaheimfallfestival.org for schedule details and more information.
PACE academy to connect residents with police
Public Awareness through Citizens Education, or P.A.C.E., is coming to Anaheim.
Participation in the PACE program is a serious time commitment and well worth it. The PACE academy helps citizens become more aware of how their Police Department functions in daily operations, helps the department to become more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community, and builds harmonious relationships between citizens and police personnel.
Classes will be meeting on Tuesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. for 14 weeks. Apply by Jan. 30. Call Rocio Burress, crime prevention specialist with APD, for more information and to apply at 714-765-1918.
Halloween movie at Farmers Park
Lumen Experiences is been screening Halloween Monday Night Movies to the Anaheim Packing District’s Farmers Park.
The free screenings have been shown on a giant LED screen in the park. The last in the series is “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 26.
Seating and blankets available while supplies last. Showtime is 7 p.m.
And of course, popcorn is available for purchase.
For more information and a full list of events, visit anaheimpackingdistrictcom
Anaheim market hosts Halloween event
The Mondragon Family Market is hosting its fourth annual Halloween event for the community on Oct. 31.
This is a free walk-through event where children and families can stop by, connect with community resources, pick up new clothing and enjoy a Halloween treat.
The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m., and the market is at 407 E. North St. For more information and to donate candy or snacks call Marina Porras Mondragon at 714-309-8607
Vintage and collectible doll sale
The CA Doll Collectors Club is presenting a big doll sale on Nov. 8 in Anaheim.
Antique vintage dolls, Barbies, toys, teddy bears, and vintage holiday items will be for sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 West Crescent Ave.
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Admission is $5; parking will be free. Contact Janice Young with questions at 714-345-5797.
Shop and help support the library
The next Friends of Anaheim Public Library Book Sale is coming on Nov. 20 at the Central Library.
There will be books for sale, and other items too, such as jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more. Proceeds from the book sale directly support Anaheim Public Library programs and services.
The sale will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Central Library’s basement, 500 W. Broadway. For more information, call 714-765-1810
Lots to do on the promenade
There are monthly events on the Center Street Promenade:
First Sunday of the month hosts Cars & Coffee Classics from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Downtown Anaheim Farmers’ Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekly on Thursdays.
The last Sunday of each month is the Shop Small soiree from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on Center Street Promenade events, visit downtownanaheim.com.
Local ballet returns with holiday favorite
The Anaheim Ballet Nutcracker performances have been announced for the upcoming 2026 holiday season.
The ballet is celebrating 40 seasons of Nutcracker performances in two locations.
The first will be at the DigAlert Grove of Anaheim on Nov. 27 and 28. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Nov. 27 and 2 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 28. Call 714-490-6150 for tickets.
More performances will be 7 p.m. on Dec. 10, 11 and 12 and 3 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Don’s Celebrity Theatre in Laughlin, Nevada. Call 800-227-3849 ext 616 for tickets.
Colonists to gather
The next Anaheim High all-class alumni breakfast is Nov. 7.
Former Colonists will meet at Mr. D’s Diner, 126 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., in Placentia. The gathering features a speaker to enlighten the group, door prizes and more.
If you would like to attend or find out when the next one is, contact [email protected].
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at [email protected] or 714-815-3885.
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