Event Calendar - Anaheim Orange County California

Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers' Market & Craft Fair

Weather permitting, live entertainment is a highlight that sets this market apart from the rest. Enter in our weekly raffle for your chance to win Farmers' Market gift certificates. We accept EBT & WIC.

The Science of Hockey

Experience the colder side of science: physics, physiology and flying pucks! No helmets required, but the icy interactives aren’t for rookies! Exhibition highlights: a Zamboni, Penalty Box and Broadcast Booth!

Rumble and Rock on the Party Block

Enjoy food, bikes, brews and a free concert in Downtown Anaheim the 3rd Friday of each month.

The Baroque World of Fernando Botero

The Columbian artist, Fernando Botero's unique style is recognized and renowned world-wide for its voluminous forms and sensuous figures. The exhibit includes more than 100 works of art dating from the 1950’s to the present and compiled from the artist’s personal collection - many of which have never been seen in public. Equally comical as they are critical, Botero’s works reflect the themes of religion, politics, history and contemporary life in Latin America through portraiture, still-life, and sculpture.

Latitudes: Latin American Masters from the FEMSA Collection

An outstanding selection of 41 paintings comes to the Bowers Museum from the leading Latin American beverage company FEMSA. This prestigious collection of modern and contemporary works by Mexican and Latin American artists, thematically explores the 20th century art movements and styles of cubism, portraiture and landscapes, identity, Mexican muralism, surrealism, and abstraction. The artists, individually noted for their level of acclaim, are represented once within the exhibition and include, among others, Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Wilfredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Jośe Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jesús Soto, and Rufino Tamayo.

Garden Workshops at Farm and Food Lab

The Orange County Great Park presents a series of gardening education workshops in sustainable home gardening practices.

Learn everything you need to know about growing produce at home at the Orange County Great Park Food and Farm Lab Garden Workshop Series, on Saturdays, beginning September 26. The classes, led by certified University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County, will explore topics and activities like: “Cool Season Vegetables,” “Gardening in Small Spaces,” “The Busy Gardner,” “Spice up Your Life,” “Grow Your own Herbs,” and “Holiday Crafts from the Garden.” The workshop series is free to the public and runs through November 21, 2009.

The Treasures of Napoleon

Come face to face with the powerful emperor who single-handedly and significantly commanded the attention of all of Europe. With over 250 amazing artifacts, the Emperor of the First French Empire continues to conquer the hearts and minds of students. No wonder this infamous traveling exhibition has played to nearly 200,000 curious minds.

Musical Theatre West 09 - 10 Season

Meet Me In St Louis (10/30/2009 - 11/15/2009)

Rent(12/11/2009 - 12/20/2009)

Sweeney Todd (1/29/2010 - 2/14/2010)

The Marvelous Wonderettes (4/16/2010 - 5/2/2010)

1776 (7/9/2010 - 7/25/2010)

Irvine Spectrum Center Holiday Ice Rink

Irvine Spectrum Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the festive outdoor Holiday Ice Rink returns to Giant Wheel Court for the holiday season. The Holiday Ice Rink will offer fun for the whole family every day from Sunday, November 1, 2009 through Monday, January 18, 2010. Skate sessions are one hour long. Prices are $11 for adults and children, and $4.50 for skate rental. Season passes, private lessons and private parties are also available.

Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort

Beginning Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks transform into alluring holiday wonderlands featuring spectacular entertainment, remarkable decorations, festive foods and favorite adventures and attractions. Disneyland presents a seasonal array of holiday shows, attractions and lively entertainment. Guests entering Main Street, U.S.A., find the traditional 60-foot evergreen Christmas tree in Town Square, decorated with thousands of ornaments and holiday lights. At Disney’s California Adventure, Disney characters blend classic holiday images with the California beach lifestyle. Inside “a bug’s land,” Flik and his bug buddies spread giant Christmas lights, oversized ornaments and towering candy canes throughout their realm.

Sport Fishing & Whale Watching

Enjoy a day on the water sport fishing or whale watching. Local or multi-day fishing trips available. Privately charter the boat, or join an open party trip. Reservations required.

Friday Nights Centennial Dinner

Each Friday, the Anaheim White House will prepare a four-course, prix fixe dinner for $100 per couple ($50 per person).

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Whale and Dolphin watching aboard a hi-tech catamaran sailboat with its exclusive Eye-to-Eye Underwater viewing POD™ for an educational and incredibly exciting experience with hydrophone, underwater camera and experienced marine naturalists. Mrs. Capt. Dave’s triple fudge brownies are served

Aloha Sunday Brunch

Hotel Menage Offers Aloha Brunch Every Sunday

Experience a delicious Hawaiian Style Brunch while enjoying music and dances from the South Pacific Islands.
Menu items to include:
*Smoked Pork and Cabbage
*Teriyake Glazed Chicken
*Rice
*Wok'd Vegetables
*Mixed Green Salad
*Ham & Andoulle Sausage Scramble
*Macadamia Nut Pancakes
*Applewood Smoked Bacon
*Fresh Tropical Fruit

Seating is limited so please call ahead for reservations.
Don't miss this Tropical experience that your whole family can enjoy!

Farmers to Flyers: MCAS El Toro and Mid-Century Orange County

New museum opening at the Fullerton Arboretum featuring history of El Toro Marine Base and local agriculture.

Sunday Brunch at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Indulge yourself with a relaxing weekend brunch. For just $24.95, our top-notch chefs will craft a sweet and savory breakfast buffet including French toast, Omelets, and more. Linger all morning – it’s just $5 more for unlimited champagne or mimosas.

Kimera Restaurant's Monthly Girls' Night Out

Sponsored by Bacardi Rum and Spa Gregorie's. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 6:30, and Bacardi Mojitos for only $6. Complimentary valet.

Head to Toe: All About Your Body

Explore the science under your skin with Taco Bell Discovery Science Center’s fall exhibition, Head to Toe! Zooming in on five interesting body topics, Head to Toe highlights skeletons, organs, the senses, keeping healthy and general body facts. Interactive activities include: examine X-rays and learn to distinguish broken bones from healthy ones, inspect real animal skulls to discover which animals have a strong sense of smell and which have binocular vision, and experience how hard it is to perform a simple task while wearing goggles that mimic the impairing influence of drugs or alcohol.

Ancient Paths Modern Voices

Ancient Paths Modern Voices is a bi-coastal festival presented by Carnegie Hall and Philharmonic Society of Orange County paying tribute to China's diverse and vibrant culture and its influence around the world. The events will feature music, performances and special presentations at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Plaza, and other venues in Southern California.

The Science of Gingerbread

Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! Discovery Science Center’s The Science of Gingerbread exhibition features hands-on kitchen science activities, decorating demonstrations and award-winning gingerbread houses on display. Who knew science could be so tasty? Don’t miss the chance to enter the annual gingerbread competition for fabulous prizes! Just in time for the holiday season, Taco Bell Discovery Science Center is showcasing toys and games on loan from the National Toy Hall of Fame. Let’s Play Railway!, a giant replica of BRIO’s famous wooden toy Engine, Cattle Wagon and Caboose, will be featured inside of the holiday exhibition.

Nutcracker Marketplace

Shop til you drop at this annual Marketplace with vendor/artists of all types. Check out Anaheim Ballet dancers, Santa Claus, and snow in Anaheim!

Jazz Brunch with Legendary Barbara Morrison

Jazz Brunch w/ Blues Singer Barbara Morrison benefitting missions in Sudan Africa. Presale Only. No Walk-ins.

HEAD TO TOE: ALL ABOUT YOUR BODY

MEXICO: FESTIVAL OF TOYS

This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for both celebration and play. Organized by the Papalote Children's Museum in Mexico City, and the Mexican Cultural Institute, the exhibition is divided into two basic themes. First, there are toys that are an important part of celebrations such as Christmas, the Day of the Dead, Holy Week, and Carnival. Of course, there are also those that are simply used by children for play.