u/VisitAnaheim — reddlx

villains brewing co is basically running a haunted house out of a pool right now

been going to these and wanted to put them on your radar before they wrap. Villains Brewing Co has been running a themed pool party every week this month, each one with its own concept, drink specials, and decor. so far it's gone tiki goth, then hot ghoul summer. three left:

8/16: Shark Attack Pt. 2
8/23: I Know What You Did Last Emo Summer
8/30: Spooky Island (the finale)

tickets have been $16 and selling out, so grab one soon if you're going. check out Villains Brewing Co's instagram for more info.

anyone been to one yet? curious which theme was the best so far.

u/VisitAnaheim — 5 days ago

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D23 Night at the Packing District Is Tonight, Plus World Taste Is Back

heads up if you're free tonight, the packing district is hosting D23 night from 5 to 9pm. it's FREE to attend and open to everyone, no D23 membership needed. expect a dj playing 2000s throwbacks and trivia themed around old dcoms and disney channel movies.

running alongside it is the 6th annual world taste of the packing district, same hours, same night. you can grab a tasting passport (7 taste or 4 taste option) and sample food and drinks from vendors across the packing house, make, farmers park, and packard building. use code "Y2K" if you want a discount on the world taste tickets.

packing district address is 440 s anaheim blvd if you're heading down. anyone been to world taste before, worth doing both passes or is the smaller one enough?

u/VisitAnaheim — 8 days ago

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Anaheim's best local businesses: did votes get it right?

did you know we launched a program called locally loved, where the community nominates and votes for their favorite spots across the city?

well the results are in, and anaheim just crowned its first ever locally loved award winners

fourteen categories spanning food, entertainment, and culture, and the coolest part is every nomination and vote came straight from oc residents and regular visitors, basically the people who actually know this city best

here's who took the crown:

best breakfast joint: lola's by mfk
the ultimate taco spot: tacos los cholos
top rated coffee nest: sunbliss cafe
sweet tooth champion: joe's italian ice
top deli and bakery: cortina's italian market
best craft brewery: brewery x
the go to date night spot: the ranch restaurant and saloon
little saigon favorite: brodard chateau
little arabia favorite: sababa falafel shop
hidden gem of the year: smoke queen bbq
the best creative pulse: muzeo museum and cultural center
best entertainment venue: honda center
best sporting activity: anaheim ducks
best family friendly hangout: camelot golfland

curious if it matches your picks

reddit.com

u/VisitAnaheim — 12 days ago

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OC Fair's $5 Taste of Fair Menu is back, small bites all day for under 5 bucks

If you're the type who wants to try a little bit of everything instead of committing to one giant funnel cake, the OC Fair has a $5 Taste of Fair Menu running 11am-4pm daily through August 16 in Costa Mesa. It's a rotating lineup of smaller portions so you can actually sample your way around instead of filling up on one thing.

Some of the vendors worth tracking down this year: Chicken Charlie's, Bacon Nation, Pink's Hot Dogs, Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, Ten Pound Buns, and Wild West Turkey Legs.

Fair hours are 11am-11pm Wed/Thu/Sun and 11am-midnight Fri/Sat, closed Mon/Tue. Tickets run $13 Wed/Thu and $18 Fri-Sun.

Full food guide and more details here if you want to plan your route: https://www.visitanaheim.org/blog/stories/post/insiders-guide-to-the-oc-fair-in-2026/

What's everyone's fair food strategy this year?

u/VisitAnaheim — 27 days ago