The last Friday and Monday in August are reserved for the popular Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween party, a family-friendly extravaganza for all ages. Why wait until Halloween to trick or treat? Dress up in your favorite costume (just leave the masks in your Anaheim hotel, please) and get ready to usher in autumn early. It’s…
Category Archives: Activities in Anaheim
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Say Boo! at Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween
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Visit the Crystal Cathedral
Located in nearby Garden Grove at 13280 Chapman Ave., the Crystal Cathedral is a gorgeous landmark site that’s open for secular tours as well as regular religious services. Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese, the aptly named shimmering tower soars into the sky. Tours last around 40 minutes, and for many it’s a treat…
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Rock City Climbing Gym
Climbing is a favorite sport and pastime in California, and there’s no better place to “hang out” than the Rock City Climbing Gym. The cost is just $12 for a day pass, $3 for shoe rental, and it’s truly for everyone. Whether you want to try out bouldering (no ropes) or top roping to…
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Anaheim Convention Center
A stay at Pavilions Hotel means being minutes from the Anaheim Convention Center where world-class performances take place year-round. Sporting events, concerts, tradeshows, and more flock to Orange County to take advantage of the updated venue space with cutting-edge technology. In 2017, the center expanded to add 200,000 more square feet of flexi-space for…
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Camelot Golfland
Are you looking for the royal treatment when it comes to family fun centers? Anaheim’s Camelot Golfland at 3200 E. Carpenter Avenue is so much more than mini golf. It’s a family- and date-destination where you can customize birthday parties and group events to create a memorable outing worthy of kings and queens. The…
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Fiesta! Cinco de Mayo
For over 40 years, Cinco de Mayo celebrants have traveled to Anaheim for the massive holiday celebration. What started as a simple gathering in the 1970s has exploded into one of the biggest parties in the country. The holiday, which celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France in Pueblo, now includes a folkloric dance competition…
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Disneyland Happenings
Spring is in the air and the Happiest Place on Earth is even more joyful with special events planned throughout May. Bats Day takes place the first weekend in May and has park visitors dressing up in their best goth, steampunk, rockabilly, Halloween, and ghostly gear for the antithesis of Dapper Day. This unofficial…
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The Children’s Museum of La Habra
Does your little one want to hop on board a 1942 railcar? How about see a hand-carved wooden, magical carousel up close? The wonders of the Children’s Museum can’t be missed, and it’s just a short drive away from your Anaheim hotel at 301 Euclid St. Tours. Workshops are available year-round, and with seven permanent…
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Orange County National College Fair
Students and families are flocking to Anaheim for the annual Orange County National College Fair held at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sunday, April 22. Located at 800 W. Katella Avenue in Anaheim, the yearly fair brings colleges and universities to Southern California from around the world and highlights California’s top college options. Here,…
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Don’t Miss Dapper Day
Dapper Day at Disneyland is the fashion spectacle of the season. Scheduled for April 21 and 22, enjoy a full weekend of refined styles from yesteryear all the way to contemporary runways. Disneyland hosts a series of elegant events throughout the park, and guests are encouraged to dress up in their finest duds. Whether you…
