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There’s always something fun going down in town. For an eventful trip, plan your stay with Anaheim’s 2022 calendar.

FEBRUARY 5 BLACK HISTORY PARADE AND UNITY FAIR

This 42nd-annual celebration kicks off Black History Month in Anaheim, but more broadly, it campaigns for inclusive world history year-round. The parade in Downtown Anaheim highlights important community members and groups; the festival shares Black history along with plenty of food, contests, and entertainment. oc-hc.org

FEBRUARY AND MAY ANAHEIM ART CRAWL EXPERIENCE

Also known as the “ACE,” this art walk turns Center Street Promenade into a colorful, creative block party. Shop for indie crafts from sidewalk booths as you take in live music and order food from gourmet food trucks. Make sure to pop into arts institutions Muzeo and Center Gallery for special ACE-related events. Check downtownanaheim.com for specific dates.

APRIL 1 – 3 WONDERCON

The expanded Anaheim Convention Center now more comfortably accommodates this event produced by Comic-Con International. In a typical year, 70,000-plus fans and industry leaders converge around comic book, sci-fi, anime, and film culture. comic-con.org/wca

APRIL 31 – MAY 1 THE O.C. MARATHON

Get the whole family moving at this Orange County tradition, an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The 5K and Kids Run OC 1-mile events take place on Saturday, while the official 26.2mile haul and the half marathon kick off on Sunday near Newport Beach’s Fashion Island. Finish line festivals with food and live music follow all the races. kidsruntheoc.org; ocmarathon.com

MAY 13 – 15 OC GREEKFEST

Whether you’re Greek or you wish you were, shout “Opa!” at this festival, hosted for more than 45 years by the oldest Byzantine church in the county. With plentiful gyros, baklava, vendors, and live music, this notable cultural event is always a hit. ocgreekfest.com

JULY 15 – AUGUST 14 O.C. FAIR

The epic summertime fair in nearby Costa Mesa is a mustvisit event. Its concert series features classic rock tributes and a steady reggae presence, which sets the stage for bigger acts. Rides, games, a petting zoo, and diverse dining options go far beyond typical carnival fare. ocfair.com

LATE OCTOBER ANAHEIM FALL FESTIVAL AND HALLOWEEN PARADE

First led by Babe Ruth in 1924, this annual pageant attracted 150,000 spectators and was televised across Southern California at the height of its popularity. Although the tradition began to falter in the 1980s, a new generation has taken up the mantle of performing down the parade route. Costume contests, arts activities, and live entertainment top off the spooky spectacle. anaheimfallfestival.org

NOVEMBER – JANUARY MUZEO EXPRESS

At the end of each year, Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center teams up with the Train Collectors Association and the Toy Train Operating Society to create elaborate model train displays. Then they zoom out to include life-size railway history unique to Southern California in an interactive exhibit for all ages. muzeo.org