Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
A free one-day Downtown Anaheim festival on October 24, with a classic car show in the day and a Halloween parade at 7 p.m.
Plan your visit
- When
- Sat Oct 24, 2026. Festival and car show 10am-4pm; parade 7pm.
- Where
- Downtown Anaheim. Festival at Center Greens; Classic Car Show on Center Street; parade on downtown route.
- Admission
- Free
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What It Is
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade is a free one-day event in Downtown Anaheim on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The daytime program runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: the festival at Center Greens (the city park next to Anaheim City Hall) and the Classic Car Show on Center Street. The Halloween parade steps off at 7 p.m. and runs the downtown route.
Why Go
It is one of the longest-running free Halloween-weekend events in Orange County, and the day-to-night format is the draw: pick the car show, the evening parade, or stay for both. The daytime scene is low-key downtown festival; the parade at night is the main event. Both are open to the public at no cost.
What To Know Before You Go
Location: Festival at Center Greens (city park beside Anaheim City Hall and the Downtown Anaheim Community Center); Classic Car Show on Center Street; parade on the downtown route. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026. Hours: festival and car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; parade 7 p.m. Admission: free. Parking: downtown Anaheim structures; verify current rates on the parade page. Pro tip: confirm the exact parade route on the official site the week of; the downtown closures and curb lines vary year to year.
The Honest Take
The gap between the daytime close at 4 p.m. and the parade at 7 p.m. is awkward if you plan to stay through. The best move is pick one half or treat the gap as early dinner at a nearby Anaheim Packing House or Center Street restaurant. The parade is well-attended, so stake out curb space early if you want a front row at the step-off.