{"id":457043,"date":"2026-09-08T09:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457043\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:04:42","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-anaheim-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457043\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Anaheim this September"},"content":{"rendered":"

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September may technically mark the end of summer, but the events calendar around Anaheim and Orange County\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0slowing down!\u00a0September\u00a0brings big concerts, international food festivals, cultural\u00a0celebrations, and\u00a0all sorts of family-friendly fun across Anaheim and Orange County.

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\nDisney in September: Oogie Boogie Bash
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Curious about experiencing Disney\u00a0after-hours? Halloween arrives early with the return of Oogie Boogie Bash, Disney\u2019s biggest Halloween party at\u00a0Disney California Adventure<\/a>\u00ae Park<\/a>.\u00a0

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The\u00a0separately ticketed, night-time celebration<\/a>\u00a0takes over on select nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with immersive treat trails, special entertainment,\u00a0spookified\u00a0rides and plenty of Disney villains for selfies and photo ops!\u00a0

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For more\u00a0Halloween Time\u00a0fun at\u00a0Disneyland\u00ae\u00a0Resort, be sure to check out\u00a0our ultimate guide to Halloween happenings<\/a>\u00a0at the parks.

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\nAnaheim Concerts & Live Music in September
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September has a stacked concert calendar in Anaheim, with everything from pop and hip-hop to metal and punk coming to venues like the\u00a0Honda Center<\/a>, the\u00a0House of Blues Anaheim<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Garden AMP<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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\n\tZAYN \u2014 Honda Center | September 1
\n\tMad Caddies \u2014 Garden AMP | September 3
\n\tKamelot\u00a0\u2014 House of Blues Anaheim | September 4
\n\tPeaches \u2014 Garden Amp | September 6
\n\tSlaughter to Prevail \u2014 House of Blues Anaheim | September 15
\n\tChance the Rapper \u2014 House of Blues Anaheim | September 17
\n\tThe Midnight \u2014 House of Blues Anaheim | September 19
\n\tDanzig \u2014 Honda Center | September 26
\n\tGZA (of Wu-Tang Clan) \u2014 Garden AMP | September 30
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\nNHL Preseason Hockey in Anaheim
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September is also\u00a0a great time\u00a0to catch some of California\u2019s biggest hockey rivalries as the\u00a0Anaheim Ducks<\/a>\u00a0return to Honda Center for preseason action.

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The Ducks take on the\u00a0San Jose Sharks on\u00a0<\/a>September 20<\/a>, followed by a showdown against their SoCal rivals, the\u00a0Los Angeles Kings, on<\/a>\u00a0September 23<\/a>.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0an early chance to get back\u00a0to\u00a0the hockey spirit before the regular NHL season gets underway.

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Pro Tip:\u00a0Read\u00a0our\u00a0Ultimate Guide to Anaheim Ducks games<\/a>\u00a0for the inside\u00a0scoop.

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\nAnaheim Craft & Vintage Fair | September 19
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Shop local at the\u00a0Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair<\/a>, returning to Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n


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Over 30 vendors will be selling handmade goods and vintage finds, while the church will serve Eastern European food alongside a bake sale featuring homemade jams and jellies. Admission is completely free.

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\nOrange International Street Fair | September 4\u20136
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Just down the road from Anaheim, the\u00a0Orange International Street Fair<\/a>\u00a0takes over the streets surrounding historic\u00a0Orange Plaza<\/a>\u00a0over Labor Day weekend.

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The long-running festival brings international food, crafts, folk\u00a0dancing\u00a0and live music to a four-block area centered around Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street. Food is the main attraction here, so be sure to come hungry and sample dishes\u00a0representing\u00a0cuisines and cultures from around the world.

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\nThe Original Lobster Festival | September 11\u201313
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Calling all seafood lovers! One of Orange County\u2019s most unique food festivals of the year returns to Fountain Valley for three days dedicated to fresh Maine lobster. The\u00a0Original Lobster Festival<\/a>\u00a0flies in\u00a0live\u00a0Maine lobsters every day before cooking them in giant steamers and serving them alongside a full weekend of festival entertainment that includes: a karaoke lounge, wine tastings,\u00a0dancing\u00a0and\u00a0carnival rides.

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\nDana Point Maritime Festival | September 11\u201313
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Set sail for Dana Point Harbor, where the\u00a0Maritime Festival<\/a>\u00a0brings tall ships,\u00a0pirates\u00a0and plenty of nautical fun to the Ocean Institute. The weekend includes live cannon battles, music, pirate school lessons, mermaid swim shows, historical reenactments,\u00a0vendors\u00a0and\u00a0food trucks.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0even a Pirate and Mermaid Ball!\u00a0

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\nSanta Ana Fiestas Patrias | September 12\u201313
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Celebrate Orange County\u2019s Hispanic and Latino communities at\u00a0Santa Ana\u2019s\u00a0annual\u00a0Fiestas Patrias<\/a>. Taking place across\u00a0Downtown Santa Ana<\/a>, the weekend celebrates the independence of Mexico and several Latin American countries with a street fair, live music, cultural exhibitors, carnival rides,\u00a0food\u00a0and\u00a0the annual Fiestas Patrias parade.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0one of Orange County\u2019s largest annual cultural celebrations and an easy trip from\u00a0Downtown Anaheim<\/a>.

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\nSan Clemente Car Show | September 20
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On September 20,\u00a0nearly 300\u00a0classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, exotic\u00a0vehicles\u00a0and vintage trailers take over historic Avenida Del Mar for the annual\u00a0San Clemente Car Show<\/a>. After checking out the lineup, you can easily\u00a0make a full beach day of it<\/a>\u00a0with some time along the OC coast.

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\nOC Children\u2019s Book Festival | September 20
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The free\u00a0Orange County Children\u2019s Book Festival<\/a>\u00a0returns to Orange Coast College in\u00a0Costa Mesa<\/a>\u00a0on September 20. Families can meet award-winning authors and illustrators, browse books, enjoy storytelling and\u00a0entertainment, and take part in kid-friendly activities. Admission and parking are both free.<\/p>\n


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\nGreek Festival | September 26\u201327
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San Juan Capistrano\u2019s Greek Festival<\/a>\u00a0takes over Orange County on September 26 and 27 with authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, folk dancing, a Greek\u00a0bazaar\u00a0and plenty of family-friendly activities.\u00a0Opa!<\/p>\n


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