Category of events/programs for partners and sponsors
Events and programs create everyday recreation opportunities for our diverse community to connect. Our events range from cultural celebrations, holidays, family-friendly entertainment, and festivals. Partners and Sponsors can expect high pubic visibility and exposure to a wide demographic of Santa Ana residents and visitors. Larger events that draw crowds above 6,000 people are considered premium events and are conducted on a larger scale.
View our full list of events and program opportunities below and learn more on involvement levels here.
Category of event/ programs
Events and programs are categorized into three different groups based on estimated attendance: standard, main, and grand.
Find more event specific details by visiting our city events web page.
Standard (2,000 or less participants)
| Shakespeare in the Park |
| Date: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Expected Attendance: 500 |
| Dia de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars |
| November 1, 2025 |
| Roosevelt-Walker Community Center |
| Expected Attendance: 350 |
| Roosevelt-Walker Open House |
| Date: TBD |
| Roosevelt-Walker Community Center |
| Expected Attendance: 350 |
| Summer Movies in the Park |
| Fridays, June 6 - July 25, 2025 |
| Various Santa Ana parks |
| Expected Attendance: 600 |
| International Older Adults Celebration |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 |
| Jerome Park |
| Expected Attendance: 350 |
| Plaza Navideña |
| Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
| Plaza Calle Cuatro |
| Expected Attendance: 1,500 |
| Concerts in the Park |
| Thursdays, June 18 - August 20, 2025 |
| Various Santa Ana parks |
| Expected Attendance: 500 |
| Jerome Spooktacular |
| Date: TBD |
| Jerome Center |
| Expected Attendance: 350 |
Main (between 2,000 - 15,000 participants)
| Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 |
| Centennial Park |
| Expected Attendance: 2,000 |
| Fourth of July |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Centennial Park |
| Expected Attendance: 7,500 |
| EGG-Cellent Adventure |
| Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| Centennial Park |
| Expected Attendance: 6,500 |
| Chicano Heritage Festival |
| Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
| Centennial Park |
| Expected Attendance: 7,500 |
| Santa Ana Fun Run |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| Santa Ana Stadium |
| Expected Attendance: 3,000 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| Centennial Park |
| Expected Attendance: 5,000 |
Grand (15,000+ participants)
| Fiestas Patrias |
| September 13 - 14, 2025 |
| TBD |
| Expected Attendance: 30,000 |
Programs you can get involved in
All programs are considered part of the standard category. View some of our most popular city recreational programs below.
| Kid’s Night Out |
| Rotating Community Centers |
| Drop off your children for a safe and fun Friday night. |
| Wilderness Club |
| Meet at Roosevelt - Walker Community Center |
| Discover the natural beauty of local wilderness parks through guided hikes, educational field trips, and hands-on volunteer opportunities. |
| Teen excursion program |
| Meet at Garfield Community Center |
| An opportunity for teens to travel around Southern California and make new friends. |
| Summer Splash Day Camp |
| Jerome Center, El Salvador Center, and Salgado Center |
| A summer youth program dedicated to fostering personal growth through outdoor group activities, swim lessons, and exciting weekly off-site adventures! |
| Senior Coffee Bar |
| Santa Ana Senior Center Southwest Senior Center |
| Complimentary coffee bar serving our Santa Ana seniors Monday through Friday. |
For any questions or inquiries please contact the Community Engagement team at parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org or (714) 571-4207.