With Halloween just around the corner, Anaheim is pairing craft beer with a hauntingly good time. Firk Fest, or its full name Firkenstein Beer Festival, started as a cask-only festival. In its 8 years (with brief pausing for the pandemic), the SoCal event has drawn beer drinkers, brewers, and Halloween ghoulies together to enjoy brews and boos from local breweries.

2024 Firk Fest

Your haunted hops await in downtown Anaheim. Get the full details for 2024 Firk Fest.

• Saturday, October 5, 2024
• 4-8 PM
• 201 W. Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

Street parking is available. You can also find public parking for a small fee in the parking structure.

Attending from around Anaheim? Catch a free ride on FRAN, the all-electric fleet of micro-transit vehicles.

Firk Fest Breweries

The beer bash brings together local breweries serving unique sips just for the event. This year, you’ll find these breweries (and more!) at Firk Fest:

• Ambitious Ales
• Beachwood Brewing
• Barvus (NA
• Common Corners
• El Segundo
• Eureka Brewing
• Everywhere Beer Co
• Gamecraft Brewing
• Green Cheek
• Highland Park
• Honey Pot Meadery
• Horus Aged Ales
• Long Beach Beer Lab
• MacLeod Ale Brewing
• Radiant Beer Co
• RoM Brewing
• Santa Ana River Brewing
• Smog City Brewing Co
• Taproom Beer
• The Bruery
• Unsung Brewing
• Villains Brewing

Plus, you’ll get a welcome beer thanks to Windsor Homebrew Supply!

Firk Fest Tickets

Tickets to Firk Fest are available for those 21+ for $60, plus applicable fees. Buy your tickets before 9/21/24 for early bird pricing.

Get your Firk Fest Tickets

Tickets are also available for designated drivers.

Firk Fest Supports the Anaheim Halloween Parade and Fall Festival

Ghouls, rest assured that you’re good times do good for the community, too. Firk Fest proceeds support the Anaheim Halloween Parade and Fall Festival. The centennial tradition is a volunteer-run community event that brings tens of thousands of locals together for a full-day of Halloween fun.

Looking for more fun things to do in Anaheim? Pick up your copy of 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die today!

Save the date for Anaheim’s Firkenstein Festival and make this the hoppiest Halloween yet.

How to Use Your Anaheim Coloring Sheet

1. Print It Out: First things first, download and print out your coloring sheet. Make sure you have plenty of crayons, markers, or colored pencils on hand.
2. Plan Your Adventures: Take a look at all the fun activities listed. You’ll find a mix of well-known attractions and some hidden gems to discover.
3. Color as You Go: As you complete each activity, color it in! This not only makes the sheet vibrant and beautiful but also gives kids a sense of accomplishment as they see their progress.
4. Share Your Adventures: Snap photos of your family enjoying these activities and share them with us on social media using #ClementineCounty and #100ThingsAnaheim. We’d love to see your colorful journeys!

What’s on the Anaheim Coloring Sheet?

1. Disneyland Resort: No trip to Anaheim is complete without a visit to the happiest place on Earth. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling rides or enchanting shows, Disneyland has something for everyone.
2. Angel Stadium: Catch a baseball game and cheer on the Los Angeles Angels. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening with the family.
3. Anaheim Packing District: Explore this historic venue with its variety of eateries and live music. It’s a foodie paradise that both kids and adults will enjoy.
4. Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center: Dive into local culture and history with interactive exhibits and art installations.
5. Oak Canyon Nature Center: Take a hike through this 58-acre nature preserve with streams, trails, and plenty of wildlife to observe.
6. Downtown Disney District: Even if you’re not visiting the parks, this area offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in a lively atmosphere.

Looking for even more inspiration for Anaheim fun?

Check out my book, 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die. Consider it your bucket list to the most magical adventures in and around town.

Download Your Free Anaheim Coloring Sheet

Ready to start your Anaheim adventure? Click here to download your “Things to Do in Anaheim” coloring sheet.

A special thank you to SeeingDandy.com for the inspiration! Looking for fun activities in the St. Louis area? Make sure to follow her and pick up a copy of “Best Mom in St. Louis.“

Have Fun!

Have a blast and make wonderful, magical memories with your family. Happy coloring and adventuring!

What is RARE by Goodwill?

RARE by Goodwill is a unique thrift store model operated by Goodwill. The retail space offers carefully curated clothing, home decor, books, vinyl, and more. Selected from items donated to Goodwill charities, the downtown Anaheim space offers fashion-forward pieces at a fraction of retailer prices.

Shop the racks of clothing items, denim, and shoes. The window-front mannequins feature seasonal looks that feel totally modern and now.

It’s a great opportunity to pick up affordable fashion and do good for the community while you’re at it. The collection of housewares is small, but it’s the clothings, shoes, and vinyl that are the bigger draw. Our most recent visit had us walking out with a flannel and sweater for my teen. It’s got a good variety of denim available, plus dresses if you’re on the hunt for a look that no one else will have.

Don’t miss the photo opportunity with the books making an Instagrammable display on the back wall.

RARE by Goodwill Location

Shop for RARE by Goodwill in Anaheim, CA by visiting their downtown Anaheim location.

Address

411 W. Broadway

Anaheim, CA 92805 

Street parking is available.

Hours

Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM

RARE by Goodwill is one of the 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die. Find out more about the bucket list for Anaheim by picking up your own copy of the book on Amazon.

100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die

Things to do near RARE by Goodwill in Anaheim:

• Grab a coffee at Requiem Coffee, Tea, & Fantasy
• Get lunch & a beer at Windsor Brown’s
• Head to the foodie mecca, the Anaheim Packing House

In 2023 most restaurants have seen close to a 30% or greater decline in sales and we have certainly been one of them. We have, as a family, and as an extended family through our staff, poured our heart and soul into this business since 2015. We hope that this is just a temporary closure while we figure out how to float Pour Vida through these difficult times. We have every intention of reopening and redoubling our efforts. We have been a part of this community since we began in our first spot and would hate to have to leave for good. We are fortunate to have very understanding building owners and are working diligently to come to a resolution that keeps us in the neighborhood.

The location originally opened on Center Street Promenade in 2015. The colorful spot proudly displayed “Tacos are cheaper than therapy” on a neon sign making their casual and fresh vibe apparent. The walk-up counter offered a variety of tacos from land, sea, and garden each more delicious than the last. Among my family’s favorites: the Anaheim Burger Taco, Pineapple Skirt Steak, and the must-eat Brussel Sprout.

The hip taqueria moved down the street to a larger space with indoor and outdoor dining. The blossoming restaurant expanded to include locations in Newport Beach and Fullerton, California. But the pandemic hit small businesses hard.

Owners posted, “We will keep operating in our Downtown Fullerton location and hope that our Anaheim supporters will follow us there. We ask that our diners give us some grace as we navigate through this tough time and continue to support while they can.”

As an Anaheim local, it saddens me to see community members closing their doors, even temporarily. I hope we can all rally around Chef Jimmy at the Fullerton location.

Pour Vida Address

101 N Harbor Blvd.

Fullerton, CA 92832

Pour Vida Hours

Sunday – Wednesday 11 AM – 9 PM

Thursday 11 AM – 10 PM

Friday – Saturday 10 AM – 11 PM

With all things in flux, it bears a note that Pour Vida Tortillas & Taps is listed as one of the 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die. I hope that the restaurant’s temporary closure is just that, temporary, and we can be eating Brussel Sprout tacos in Anaheim again soon.