Yorba Linda's calendar is built around a handful of traditions that return every year. Exact dates change, so this page describes when each one usually falls. For confirmed dates, see our upcoming events list.
Spring
- Main Street events. The Main Street merchants host four street events a year on historic Main Street, ending with Holiday on Main in December.
- Spring recreation programs. The city's Parks and Recreation Department publishes a seasonal guide of classes, camps and family events.
- Library and Cultural Arts Center season. Performances, gallery shows and classes run through the school year at the Cultural Arts Center.
Summer
- Concerts in the Park. Free outdoor concerts on summer evenings. Bring a blanket and dinner.
- Fourth of July. The city holds a community Independence Day celebration, and the Nixon Library usually hosts daytime patriotic programs.
Fall
- Fiesta Days. Yorba Linda's signature community celebration, with a parade through town and a fair.
- Friday night football. Yorba Linda High and Esperanza High both play fall seasons. See our schools guide.
- State of the City. The mayor's annual address is typically given in October.
Winter
- Holiday on Main. The free street festival on Main Street, held each December for more than 30 years.
- Breakfast with Santa. A city-run morning for young children at the Community Center.
- Nixon Library holiday displays. Decorated trees and evening events from late November into January.
See the full 2026 holiday events guide for this season's dates.
Year-round
- City Council meetings. Regular meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. See the city directory.
- Library programs. Story times, author talks and classes every week.
Last updated November 13, 2026. Details change; please confirm with the venue or agency before you go.