Unwrap the best holiday adventures in Fresno County. From twinkling lights to festive bars, spice up the holiday season by checking off these fun things to do in our ultimate Fresno County Holiday Bucket List.

'Miracle at Modernist' Holiday Craft Cocktail Bar

Bartender pours shot into shot glass

Location: 719 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

Each year, The Modernist Craft Cocktail Bar transforms into a dazzling Christmas-themed bar with holiday-inspired cocktails called the Miracle at Modernist. Sip one of their festival drinks like the Marshmallow & Unicorns cocktail. In addition to delicious drinks, enjoy colorful lights, a life-size post of ‘Elf’ and Christmas music. The bar is located in the Downtown Fresno Brewery District, where you can do your own pub crawl to different breweries and bars nearby.

Hours: Tuesdays, 5-10 pm, Wednesdays, 5-11 pm, Thursdays, 4-11 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 4 pm-1 am, Sundays, 4-11 pm

Gateway Ice Center

gateway

Location: 2473 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

Skate your heart out with family and friends as the ice rink for the holiday season at Gateway Ice Center! 

Hours: Click here for hours

See the Nation’s Christmas Tree

Snow-covered towering giant sequoia tree

Location: Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park

Did you know the nation’s Christmas Tree is located right in Fresno County? The General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park stands tall not only as one of the largest trees in the world but as our country’s official Christmas Tree. President Calvin Coolidge dedicated the tree back in 1926. Walk through Grant Grove to see the stunning trees and explore the rest of Kings Canyon National Park. You can also visit nearby Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks located just 90 minutes from Fresno.

Willow Tree Farms

Willow Tree Farms

Location: 917 E Shepherd Ave. Clovis, 93619

There’s nothing like walking through a Christmas tree farm to boost your festive spirit. Visit family-owned Willow Tree Farms in Clovis. With rows of Christmas trees, a photo area, and hot chocolate, you’re sure to feel the warmth of the season here.

Hours: Click here for their hours.

Christmas Lights

Christmas Tree Lane

No place does Christmas lights like Fresno County. Put on your favorite holiday sweater and admire the shiny lights in our local neighborhoods and attractions, including IllumiNature at the Chaffee Zoo and Christmas Tree Lane. We put together a full list of where you can find lights here.

Christmas at Kearney Mansion

Large mansion decorated with wreaths

Location: 7160 W Kearney Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Kearney Mansion. Witness the holiday magic up close by touring this historic mansion and grounds that were part of the birth of Fresno County’s agriculture industry. Inside the mansion, you’ll find several Christmas trees on display and learn about historical holiday tales. Get tickets here.

Hours: Click here for tour hours