Event and program categories
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.
View our full list of events and program opportunities below and learn more on involvement levels.
Categories
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. Event dates and details are subject to change. Expected guests counts are based on previous years and are estimates.
Standard event (2,000 or less participants)
| Summer Movies in the Park | Fridays, June 5 - July 24, 2026 Various Santa Ana parks Expected attendance: 600 per movie |
| International Older Adults Celebration | Friday, October 2, 2026 Jerome Recreation Park Expected attendance: 500 |
| Salgado Recreation Center Open House | Saturday, August 8, 2026 Salgado Recreation Center Expected attendance: 300 |
| Dia de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars | Sunday, November 2, 2026 Roosevelt-Walker Community Center Expected attendance: 350 |
| Jerome Spooktacular | Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Jerome Recreation Center Expected attendance: 300 |
Main event (2,000 - 15,000 participants)
| Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival | Saturday, February 7, 2026 Centennial Park Expected attendance: 6,000 |
| Santa Ana Fun Run | Saturday, April 18, 2026 Santa Ana Stadium Expected attendance: 3,500 |
| Fourth of July | Saturday, July 4, 2026 Centennial Park Expected Attendance: 7,500 |
| Chicano Heritage Festival | Sunday, August 23, 2026 Centennial Park Expected attendance: 7,500 |
| Plaza Navideña | Saturday, November 21, 2026 Plaza Calle Cuatro Expected Attendance: 1,500 |
Grand event (15,000+ participants)
| Fiestas Patrias | September 12 - 13, 2026 Location to be determined Expected attendance: 30,000 per day |
Programs seeking support
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. |
| Senior Coffee Bar | Santa Ana Senior Center Southwest Senior Center Complimentary senior coffee bar serving Monday - Friday. |
| Teen Excursion Program | Meet at Garfield Community Center An opportunity for teens to explore Southern California and make new friends. |
| Summer Splash Day Camp | Jerome Center, El Salvador Center, and Salgado Center Summer youth program fostering growth through outdoor activities, swim lessons, and weekly adventures. |
| Wilderness Club | Meet at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center Discover local wilderness parks through guided hikes, educational trips, and hands-on volunteer opportunities. |
For any questions or inquiries please contact the Community Engagement team at parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org or (714) 571-4207.