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There are lots of hidden gems here in Center City, and many glaringly obvious gems, too. Find what interests you and plan your ideal day.

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    The Honeydrops Make Sweet Music in CtrCity

    Whether bands, singer songwriters or duets, excellent music has always been an important part of setting the vibe in CtrCity. For the past six years,... More

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    The Honeydrops Make Sweet Music in CtrCity

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    For the Love of JPop

    JPop Night returns to Bizen Beer bar Saturday, February 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM. Featuring the slick synth sounds of Orange County’s own Jpop and... More

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    For the Love of JPop

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    Art All Around You

    Public art helps a community make sense of its history, to celebrate important people, act as an ode to a city’s natural resources, and sparks the... More

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    Art All Around You

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    Eat Happy in 2020 with Healthy Junk

    If you don’t know by now, Healthy Junk has opened a second location a mere walking distance from its first site on Center Street Promenade. The... More

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    Eat Happy in 2020 with Healthy Junk

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    Gift in Style at RARE Goodwill

    The RARE by Goodwill store on Broadway is one of our favorite spots in CtrCity for one-of-a-kind finds. Holiday shopping is easy and fun as the... More

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    Gift in Style at RARE Goodwill

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    CtrCity’s Uncommon Holiday Gift Guide

    While it’s no secret that online shopping is up, especially during the holiday season, there are many advantages for shopping local and... More

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    CtrCity’s Uncommon Holiday Gift Guide

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    What Are You Thankful for CtrCity Anaheim?

    With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we took some time to meet people who work, live or visit CtrCity Anaheim to ask what they are grateful for... More

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    What Are You Thankful for CtrCity Anaheim?

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    Be the Holiday Host with the Most: Expert ...

    You might think an annual family gathering isn’t the place to get fancy. Think again. The folks over at Pali Wine Co. love nothing more than to... More

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    Be the Holiday Host with the Most: Expert tips from Pali Wine Co.

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    Packing District’s World Taste Sneak...

    An array of foodie-worthy delights are coming to the Anaheim Packing District’s World Taste on Wednesday, November 13th. Special plates inspired... More

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    Packing District’s World Taste Sneak Peek

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    CtrCity’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween Ha...

    From the scary to the sweet, Center City has no shortage of fun fall festivities and special treats. And although Halloween is the star of the show,... More

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    CtrCity’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween Haunts and Happenings

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    Anaheim Brewery’s Can’t-Miss O...

    One thing that Greg and Barbara Gerovac took from their eight years living in southern Germany was a love for Oktoberfest. The proprietors and head... More

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    Anaheim Brewery’s Can’t-Miss Oktoberfest

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    Get in Tune with Community Yoga at Farmer...

    As anyone who has dipped into downward dog or lost their balance while attempting tree pose knows, yoga asanas (the physical practice of yoga)... More

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    Get in Tune with Community Yoga at Farmer’s Park

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    CtrCity Locals, What’s on Your End-of-Su...

    Nothing says summer like a summer jam. So when the barbecue parties start to wind down, and the kids start holding up their back-to-school signs, you... More

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    CtrCity Locals, What’s on Your End-of-Summer Playlist?

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    Cheese It Up: Plate Like an Expert with Ch...

    Who doesn’t love cheese? Most of us at least love the gooey cheeses of childhood; whether melted in between slices of bread or peeled away from... More

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    Cheese It Up: Plate Like an Expert with Chef Andrea Machuca-Kirkland

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    The Perfect Summer Day at MAKE

    It’s summertime and the living is easy! Get out there and make some great memories in the beautiful SoCal weather. We’ve put together the perfect... More

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    The Perfect Summer Day at MAKE

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    2019 Vegan Faire: What Not to Miss

    Immensely popular, Healthy Junk’s Vegan Faire returns for its sixth year on Saturday, July 27th from 4:00-10:00pm. Over 100 curated vegan... More

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    2019 Vegan Faire: What Not to Miss

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    4 Places to “Rosé All Day” in CtrCity...

    Summertime is finally here! The California heat can be sweltering, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. What better way to refresh yourself... More

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    4 Places to “Rosé All Day” in CtrCity Anaheim

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    Make Sweet Music

     International Make Music Day comes to Anaheim June 21st Imagine a day where music rules. Professional performers are found on street corners,... More

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    Make Sweet Music

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    Three Magical Locations for Your Center Ci...

    When planning your wedding, location is one of the most important elements (aside from who you marry of course.)  A great location creates the... More

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    Three Magical Locations for Your Center City Wedding

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    Get Ready! Anaheim’s First Japan Fair is...

    Immerse yourself in the richness of Japanese culture as Center Street Promenade transforms into a “taste of Japan” on Saturday, May 25th. From... More

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    Get Ready! Anaheim’s First Japan Fair is Here

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    Papel Chicano Dos Highlights Key Latino Ar...

    Say “Cheech Marin” and a Baby Boomer will smile with recognition. The seventy-two-year-old actor and comedian first rose to fame in the ‘70s... More

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    Papel Chicano Dos Highlights Key Latino Artists

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    Happy Fry-Day!

    Every healthy diet deserves a cheat day, but indulging doesn’t mean you have to skip out on quality. Think beyond the fair fare. A giant fried oreo... More

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    Happy Fry-Day!

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    CtrCity’s Offbeat Sweet Treats

    Ctr City’s diversity of delectable desserts will cause any sweet tooth savant to pause and figure out how to take it all in. Dare to go beyond the... More

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    CtrCity’s Offbeat Sweet Treats

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    Okayama Kobo Brings Japanese Charm and Bak...

    A journey that began thirty-three years ago in Osaka, Japan continues in the heart of Center City, Anaheim. Japanese bakery Okayama Kobo’s parent... More

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    Okayama Kobo Brings Japanese Charm and Bakery Know-how to Anaheim

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    Hey, Hey Chardonnay!

    Get to know one of the world’s most popular wines while never leaving Anaheim Do your eyes gloss over when looking over a wine list? Do you usually... More

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    Hey, Hey Chardonnay!

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    Ctr City Welcomes FRAN: Free Rides Around ...

    After DisneylandⓇ introduced their daily operating monorail system in 1959, Anaheim continued to grow into the worldwide tourist destination it is... More

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    Ctr City Welcomes FRAN: Free Rides Around the Neighborhood

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    Live Like a Local: 5 Expert Tips

    With a little insider know-how and ingenuity, we can be a tourist in our town—enjoying and exploring our Ctr City neighborhood on our own agenda.... More

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    Live Like a Local: 5 Expert Tips

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    Merrily We Roll Along

    Center City sparkles with shopping, snow, Santa, feasting and carols ’round the 50-foot Christmas tree.

    Eating, Drinking and Everything Festive this Holiday at The Packing House “Basically, I wanted to take my favorite spirit, tequila and put a... More

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    Merrily We Roll Along

    Center City sparkles with shopping, snow, Santa, feasting and carols ’round the 50-foot Christmas tree.

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    Get Jolly at the Nutcracker Christmas Tree...

    Center City sparkles with shopping, snow, Santa, feasting and carols ’round the 50-foot Christmas tree.

    In the two decades since Anaheim hosted its very first Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, the tree’s gotten quite a bit taller. Now,... More

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    Get Jolly at the Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, December 2

    Center City sparkles with shopping, snow, Santa, feasting and carols ’round the 50-foot Christmas tree.

    Christmas Holiday Events in Anaheim CA
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    Get Your Ghoul On at the Anaheim Halloween...

    A costumed cast of creepy characters makes this beloved Center City tradition truly spook-tacular.

    Chances of spotting Pennywise in the crowd at the Anaheim Halloween Parade, October 28th? Oh, we’d say about 100%. The beloved celebration of all... More

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    Get Your Ghoul On at the Anaheim Halloween Parade & Fall Festival, October 28th

    A costumed cast of creepy characters makes this beloved Center City tradition truly spook-tacular.

    Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
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    Hummos & Pita: From Center City Farme...

    “I always wanted to have a restaurant,” says Fadi Awwad, whose new eatery, Hummos & Pita, launched on Center Street in early September 2017.... More

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    Hummos & Pita: From Center City Farmer’s Market to Center Street

    Hummos & Pita New Anaheim Restaurant
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    Celebrate Oktoberfest at Anaheim Brewery, ...

    Brewer Greg Gerovac’s 100-year old Lager recipe is straight outta Munich, putting the Center City brewery in the spotlight for everybody’s favorite fall beer festival.

    Hoist those commemorative steins! Seven years ago, Anaheim Brewery helped christen Anaheim’s ‘Brew City’ designation with its first... More

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    Celebrate Oktoberfest at Anaheim Brewery, October 7th & 14th

    Brewer Greg Gerovac’s 100-year old Lager recipe is straight outta Munich, putting the Center City brewery in the spotlight for everybody’s favorite fall beer festival.

    Anaheim Brewery Oktoberfest
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    Taste Anaheim’s Favorite Brews at Fest o...

    Tickets still available for the 6th annual craft beer festival, set to take over Center City next weekend.

    When Fest of Ales set up its first easy-up tents along Center Street Promenade seven years ago, Anaheim was a bit player in the So Cal craft brew... More

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    Taste Anaheim’s Favorite Brews at Fest of Ales, September 16

    Tickets still available for the 6th annual craft beer festival, set to take over Center City next weekend.

    Anaheim Beer Fest & Brewery
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    Don’t-Miss August Events in Center City

    What to See and Where to Eat, Drink and Laugh in Center City this Month

    Whether you’re a culture junkie, foodie or wine snob, you’ve got your pick of new openings and fab events around Center City this month. Here’s... More

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    Don’t-Miss August Events in Center City

    What to See and Where to Eat, Drink and Laugh in Center City this Month

    August events in and around Center City Anaheim
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    KCRW Presents Summer Nights 2017 in Center...

    All Free, All Welcome.

    Where: Center City Anaheim – Center Street and the Carnegie Plaza When: Saturday, September 23rd, 5:30-10 p.m. Featuring KCRW DJs Travis... More

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    KCRW Presents Summer Nights 2017 in Center City Anaheim

    All Free, All Welcome.

    KCRW Summer Nights Event
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    Best Spots to Watch the Big Game

    Sports Bars and Venues to Watch Football in Center City

    Hosting a football party for the Big Game can be fun—but also a bit stressful. Rather than sacrificing your home (and your sanity) for the biggest... More

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    Best Spots to Watch the Big Game

    Sports Bars and Venues to Watch Football in Center City

    Best sports bars in Anaheim to watch the Superbowl game.
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    Your Center City Caffeine Fix

    Best Coffee Shops and Cafes Around Town

    Coffee is a staple of life in the city of Anaheim. Whether it’s your early morning rise-and-shine or your late afternoon pick-me-up, the following... More

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    Your Center City Caffeine Fix

    Best Coffee Shops and Cafes Around Town

    Mug of coffee at one of Anaheim's top coffee shops
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    Unique New Year’s Resolutions

    Make 2017 a Year to Remember in Center City Anaheim

    Whether you’re the “stick to a regimen” type, or you’re just looking for some interesting ways to start the new year, we have a list of... More

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    Unique New Year’s Resolutions

    Make 2017 a Year to Remember in Center City Anaheim

    unique new year's resolutions to keep in center city anhaeim
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    Start New Year’s Eve In Center City

    Let's Get this Party Started

    Right about now you’re probably planning out your New Year’s Eve celebration. Luckily December 31 lands on a Saturday this year, so instead of... More

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    Start New Year’s Eve In Center City

    Let's Get this Party Started

    Center City sparklers
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    Holiday Gifts For Your Entire List

    'Tis the (Shopping) Season in Center City Anaheim

    Yes, holiday shopping can be difficult, but what if you could get something for everyone on your list in one fell swoop? Follow our list of gift... More

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    Holiday Gifts For Your Entire List

    'Tis the (Shopping) Season in Center City Anaheim

    holiday gifts for everyone on your list
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    Holiday Activities for Everyone

    All Things Merry and Bright in Center City Anaheim

    It’s the holiday season and Center City is lighting up with a full spectrum of fun. From the sparkle of the Christmas tree to the toot-toot of... More

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    Holiday Activities for Everyone

    All Things Merry and Bright in Center City Anaheim

    holiday activity guide in Center City, Ahaheim
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    Let’s Give Thanks

    Best Mac & Cheese Dishes in Center City Anaheim

    We went in search of the ultimate comfort food in Center City Anaheim for a little Thanksgiving meal inspiration—and we were not disappointed. We... More

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    Let’s Give Thanks

    Best Mac & Cheese Dishes in Center City Anaheim

    Best macaroni and cheese from Center City Anaheim
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    Artists Unite At Night

    Unleash Your Creative Spirit at Center City’s 'Art Crawl Experience'

    If you’re looking to bring a little culture into your life, or just want a fresh way to experience Center City, this month’s Art Crawl Experience... More

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    Artists Unite At Night

    Unleash Your Creative Spirit at Center City’s 'Art Crawl Experience'

    Anaheim Art Crawl Experience
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    Fun Date Ideas

    Exploring Center City Anaheim

    From the cute to the creative, here are some unique ways to have a good time with a date in Anaheim. Whether it’s a first date or you’ve been... More

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    Fun Date Ideas

    Exploring Center City Anaheim

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    Vegetarians and Carnivores Break Bread!

    Top Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Anaheim

    So you meet someone new and decide to go out for a bite to eat. Then it happens. You hear the “V” word. He or she is a vegetarian. Yikes.... More

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    Vegetarians and Carnivores Break Bread!

    Top Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Anaheim

    Carnivores and vegetarians unite at these restaurants in Center City.
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    5 Best Sandwiches in Anaheim Packing Distr...

    Sandwiches: Making Lunch Cool Since 1762

    Remember when a sandwich was a little lunch meat between a couple slices of bread? The following creations will make your grade school bologna... More

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    5 Best Sandwiches in Anaheim Packing District

    Sandwiches: Making Lunch Cool Since 1762

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    Cheap Cocktails:

    The Happiest of Happy Hours in Anaheim

    When you head out for a night on the town it’s good to have a plan. First, obviously, have a plan to get home safe, and secondly, a plan to get the... More

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    Cheap Cocktails:

    The Happiest of Happy Hours in Anaheim

    Citrus-flavored cheap cocktails in CtrCity.
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    Best Craft Beer Spots

    Cheers to Beer in Center City Anaheim

    Southern California has been a hotbed for the craft beer movement, and Anaheim definitely has its fair share of great spots to conduct your own... More

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    Best Craft Beer Spots

    Cheers to Beer in Center City Anaheim

    Anaheim Ctr City Craft Beer
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    19 Restaurants and Eateries

    Places Anaheim Foodies Can’t Resist

    Are chain restaurants your worst nightmare? Are you more food truck than drive-thru? Rather starve than choke down a microwave burrito? You’ve come... More

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    19 Restaurants and Eateries

    Places Anaheim Foodies Can’t Resist

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    Hit the Farmers Market!

    Healthy Recipes for Farm-to-Table Dinners

    Pasta Primavera. Maybe you know it as that dish at the Italian restaurant that’s kind of loaded with cream sauce and a few wan veggies. And if so,... More

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    Hit the Farmers Market!

    Healthy Recipes for Farm-to-Table Dinners

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    Cheap Date Alert!

    Anaheim on a Budget (but with Extra Awesomeness!)

    Okay, can we just start by agreeing that the words “cheap” and “budget” are sort of outdated pejoratives? Not that we’re not going to use... More

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    Cheap Date Alert!

    Anaheim on a Budget (but with Extra Awesomeness!)

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    Sunday Funday

    Celebrating the Last Day of the Weekend

    Don’t mourn the end of the weekend—revel in those last precious hours of freedom with wild abandon. Sunday brunch is an essential part of... More

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    Sunday Funday

    Celebrating the Last Day of the Weekend

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    The Art of Anaheim

    Public, Pop-Up & Performance

    Looking for things to do in Anaheim? Something different from the typical Anaheim attractions? Try adding a little culture to your life. The art of... More

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    The Art of Anaheim

    Public, Pop-Up & Performance

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