Spring is in the air, and what better place to spend it than in sunny Anaheim, California? As spring blooms across the region, locals and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of exciting experiences, blending the enchantment of theme parks with the natural beauty of outdoor adventures. Whether you're seeking thrilling rides, cultural festivities, or simply soaking up the California sunshine, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this dynamic corner of Southern California.

What’s Happening at Disneyland® Resort

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

If you’re a foodie, the Happiest Place on Earth will be your happy place this April. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from February 28th through April 21st, 2025, transforming the park into a culinary destination. Discover limited-edition eats and drinks celebrating California's fresh flavors and cultural influences. All this, plus thrilling rides and the Disney characters we know and love.

Star Wars: Season of the Force

This April, it’s more than the rollercoasters that’ll make you feel the force at Disneyland® Park. Star Wars fans can brace themselves for “Season of the Force” running through May 11th. Experience the awesome Shadows of Memory, a Skywalker Saga nighttime spectacular, and on select nights, catch the Fire of the Rising Moons fireworks show over Batuu! Learn more about the exciting food offerings at Disney Eats: Season of the Force Foodie Guide for Disneyland Resort 2025.

Anaheim Angels: Baseball is Back for 2025!

Baseball returns to Anaheim this April as the Angels kick off the season! The home opening series runs April 4–6 against the Cleveland Guardians, with more games on deck during the April 18–24 homestand featuring matchups with the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s a great month to catch a game and spend the afternoon at iconic Angel Stadium. Get your tickets and plan ahead!

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

The Knott's Boysenberry Festival pays homage to the humble yet extraordinary boysenberry, the fruit that sparked its legacy. Each year, this festival transforms Knott's Berry Farm into a haven of gastronomic delight, showcasing the versatility and charm of the beloved boysenberry.

From savory to sweet, the festival promises a palate-pleasing experience that transcends expectations. Indulge in succulent boysenberry-infused dishes, ranging from savory delights like boysenberry BBQ wings to delectable desserts such as boysenberry cheesecake. Quench your thirst with refreshing boysenberry beverages, from tangy boysenberry lemonade to velvety boysenberry wine.

More Fresh Foodie Fun at Anaheim’s Farmers’ Markets

For more foodie fun, hit up our local farmers’ markets. The Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers Market happens every Thursday, while in San Juan Capistrano (not far!), the San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market and the Marbella Farmers Market are worth a visit for more local goodies, farm fresh produce, crafts, workshops, and more!

BubbleFest at Discovery Cube

The bubbles are back for this family-friendly bubbly event! From now until April 14, watch the Discovery Cube in Orange County, a children’s interactive science museum, transform into a shimmering world of BubbleFest. Packed with laser shows, paddle boat rides, live entertainment, a "Science of Bubbles” Bubble lab and photo opportunities.

Get into the Groove: Live Music in April

This spring, Anaheim's got plenty of live music worth checking out. On April 3rd at The Grove of Anaheim, Jon Anderson of Yes fame will perform with The Band Geeks, playing iconic songs and new tunes. Or for roof-raising Latin sounds, catch El Flaco y El Mimoso’s “2 Primos de Cuidado Tour 2025” at the Honda Center on April 26th.

OC Wine Fest

Get ready to indulge in an incredible wine-tasting experience at OC Wine Fest located in the OC Fair & Event Center! Enjoy three hours of pure bliss as over 100 wines are available from 30+ top-notch wineries. It's a wine lover's paradise right here in Orange County!

Catch the California Bloom in Anaheim

California is blooming this spring! Experience the vibrant beauty of wildflowers along the nearby trails and hills of Anaheim and Orange County. Located just a short drive away, Oak Nature Center in Anaheim blooms beautifully in the spring. Walk under a canopy of live oak trees and blooming flowers such as poppies, prickly pear cactus and other budding flora, making it the ultimate background for wonderful photos.

The Fullerton Arboretum is also a popular place to catch blooming flowers this spring. It is the largest botanical garden in Orange County, spanning approximately 26 acres. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through more than 4,000 plants and trees.

Here’s a list of other trails around Anaheim and OC to experience the flower blooms:

• Buck Gully Reserve, Newport Beach: Catch bushes of sunflowers.
• O’Neill Regional Park, Trabuco Canyon: Get glimpses of the poppy, buttercups, and fiddlenecks
• Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach: Land on the best of both worlds, coastal canyons and flowers! Native flowers include wild hyacinths, morning glories, popcorn flowers and more.

Hit the Ice

The Rinks Anaheim Ice

If you're a hockey fan, check out The Rinks Anaheim Ice. This facility offers public skating, as well as classes and leagues for all ages and skill levels on their NHL and Olympic-sized surfaces. This is also where the Anaheim Ducks practice when they’re in season. The ice-skating rink also hosts themed nights. More details on the next themed night can be found on The Rinks website. 

More in Orange County

Expect plenty of outstanding springtime events across Orange County. Here are our top picks for April:

• The OC Japan Fair — April 4th-6th, Costa Mesa:  Embrace and celebrate Japanese culture with food stalls, music, cultural events, and a Japanese marketplace.
• Imaginology — April 12th-13th, Costa Mesa: A free family event at the OC Fair & Event Center focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities.
• The California Wine Festival — April 25th-26th, Dana Point: Celebrate California wines from across the state’s many regions—this, of course, alongside ocean views, gourmet food, and live music. Cheers!

The sun, fun, and all-around spring vibes are waiting in the heart of SoCal. For our complete listings of things to do in Anaheim this April (and beyond), check out our events calendar.

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