December Newsletter: Find out what is happening in your community!

December 2024

Happy Holidays from Anaheim Community Services!

Our offices will be closed

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Day

& Wednesday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year's Day

Nutcracker Holiday Craft Village & Tree Lighting

Center Street in Downtown Anaheim

Sunday, December 8th

Holiday Craft Village opens at 12:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Join us at our Nutcracker Holiday Craft Village and Tree Lighting event to experience a festive celebration suitable for all ages. Plenty of free activities will be available, as well as opportunities for holiday shopping, festive performances, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, where they will read from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, followed by performances from Anaheim Ballet, the combined choirs of the Anaheim Union High School District, Bobbie Stovall & CJ Luis, Blue Anchor Blues, and Sean Oliu!

Winter Recreation Classes & Activities

Registration opens December 5th

Classes begin in January

Start a new hobby, stay fit, or attend one of our many programs or events this new year! There is something for everyone.

For a complete list of classes visit Anaheim.net/PLAY.

Winter 2025 Activity Guide will be coming to your mailbox soon!

Winter Youth Scholarships are available for qualified Anaheim residents through Anaheim Community Foundation.

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Cold Weather Critters Night Hike

Saturday, December 21st

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Winter is here at Oak Canyon! We will explore the cold-weather habits of our local critters. Some animals might hibernate, but there's plenty more out and about on our trails at night. Tag along as we learn and search for the coolest creatures. After the night hike, we will enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate. Bring a flashlight to look for animals on the hike.

The cost is $6 per person.

CampVenture

Snow Excited!: December 23rd to 27th

New Year, New Me: December 30th to January 1st

Winter sessions are now open! Spend your holiday break with our CampVenture family at either of our locations:

Peralta Canyon Park

115 N Pinney Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807

Downtown Community Center

250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805

For more information or to register visit Anaheim.net/PLAY

or call (714) 765-5191.

Tiny Tots Academy

Winter Session 1

Begins January 6th, 2025

Registration for the Winter Session 1 begins on December 2^nd for Anaheim Residents and December 9^th for Non-Residents.

The Tiny Tots Academy is a recreational program for children ages 3-5 that jumpstarts their Kindergarten readiness. We approach learning through hands-on experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

Programming runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day enrollment options. The Tiny Tots Academy can be found at 3 locations in Anaheim: Brookhurst Community Center, East Anaheim Community Center, and Peralta Recreation Center.

All participants MUST be fully potty-trained.

Secure your spot today by registering your child at Anaheim.net/PLAY. Tours are available at all Tiny Tots locations.

Please call (714) 765-4980 or email kcortes@anaheim.net to schedule a tour today!

Neighborhood Services

Join your neighbors for some cleaning to make your neighborhood a better place! The City of Anaheim can provide large dumpster bins to your neighborhood once a year for FREE. The neighborhood clean-up program provides residents an opportunity to dispose of large items that do not fit in conventional trash containers. For more information about the program, please visit Anaheim.net/neighborhoods or call (714) 765-4456.

Helpful Links

Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Winter 2025 Your Community

Picnic Shelters & Park Reservations

Anaheim Biking & Hiking Trails

City of Anaheim Calendar

Library News

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Anaheim is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from the whole range of public programs, services and activities offered by the City. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs, services, and activities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a program, service or activity should direct such request to Jose Jimenez either in person at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard #433, Anaheim 92805 or by phone at (714) 765-4463, at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled event or meeting.

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