Compost Giveaway Saturday

Anaheim residents can get free compost for gardens, yards and landscaping during a compost giveaway at Angel Stadium of Anaheim this Saturday.

The giveaway is from 7 to 10 a.m., or until we run out!

It all takes place near the Big A in the stadium parking lot. The event is rain or shine, with cloudy but good weather expected.

Residents can get up to 60 gallons of fresh compost for gardens, potted plants or yard soil and ground cover. 

Compost is made from plant waste and food scraps for nutrient-rich soil and is a natural fertilizer for plants, trees and gardens.

• What: compost giveaway
• When: Saturday, March 29
• Time: 7-10 a.m., or while supplies last
• Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
• Location: parking lot near Big A
• Getting there: enter from Douglass Road off Katella Avenue near ARTIC; no Orangewood Avenue or State College Boulevard access
• What you’ll need: Anaheim residency proof — driver’s license or utility bill
• Vehicles: pickup trucks and larger vehicles are best 
• Containers: bring sturdy buckets or containers for holding heavy compost; no bags
• Tools: no tools needed, but along with containers you can bring gloves and other items as you like
• Compost bins: available for $35, cash or check only

For more: Anaheim.net/Recycle or call (714) 765-6860.

Join us: State of the City Address

We are celebrating all things Anaheim at our 2025 State of the City with Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken.

Join us Tuesday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Grove of Anaheim.

Book your table or seat today and be part of this annual Anaheim tradition.

The uplifting event brings together our community to hear about what we've done and what's to come with an inspiring address by Mayor Aitken.

With so many amazing things happening across our city, this year's State of the City will be a fun-filled celebration of Anaheim's colorful history and bright future.

This year's event will be full of great Anaheim storytelling, a fun and informative address, uplifting performances and a social media-worthy lunch presentation in the elegant setting of the Grove of Anaheim.

Book your table or seat today by going to Anaheim.net/StateoftheCity.

This is a fundraising event helping to build a better Anaheim with proceeds going to the nonprofit Anaheim Community Foundation, serving families, youth and other nonprofits across our city.

You can also enter for a chance to attend as our guest at a community table for students, volunteers and others from across our city.

For more, visit Anaheim.net/StateoftheCity.

It's that time of year, when Anaheim's sports worlds meet.

The 2025 Angels Baseball season is underway on the road with the team returning for their home opener on Friday, April 4.

The Angels take on the Cleveland Guardians at Angel Stadium of Anaheim for a weekend homestand.

Win or lose, there’s nothing like a hot dog, beer, ice cream helmet or whatever your favorite ballpark treat is at the Big A.

Across the freeway, the Anaheim Ducks are hosting Anaheim night on Wednesday, April 9, against the visiting Calgary Flames.

Anaheim residents can buy discounted tickets here, with terrace seats starting at $25 and plaza seats behind the glass starting at $68. And tell your friends — it's Anaheim night, but everyone's welcome.

See you there!

Celebrate your love of comics, cosplay and storytelling at AnaCon! 

Join us Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anaheim Central Library for a day of comics, sci-fi and pop culture. 

AnaCon is a free, family-friendly event with something for everyone, including comic and sci-fi vendors, a cosplay contest, workshops and more. 

Cosplay is welcome, but wearing of any non-essential face coverings is limited to the official cosplay contest.

This year's speaker is Dorado Quick, an award-winning writer and creative director who's contributed to DC Action Comics and Power Rangers.

With artists, authors and creators across Southern California, AnaCon is your chance to explore beloved worlds through art, stories and community.

Learn more at Anaheim.net/AnaCon.

It’s officially spring, which means it’s a great time to declutter your home.

Kick-start your spring cleaning with free document shredding and e-waste recycling at an upcoming community drive-thru event brought to you by Anaheim Public Utitiles.

The event is free for all Anaheim residents. Just bring your identification with an Anaheim address or your utility bill.

• When: Saturday, April 26
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Savanna High School (301 N. Gilbert St.)

Just pull up, go through the drive-thru and get rid of your unwanted documents and electronics — all from the comfort of your car.

You can also get a free home efficiency kit with energy- and water-saving items that help manage your utility bills.

You can also get free dusk-to-dawn lights. These energy efficient lights turn on automatically at sunrise and sunset.

Stay tuned for registration signups by following @anaheimutilities on Facebook and Instagram.