The holiday season is here! What better way to get into the spirit than taking part in some of Fresno County's beloved events. Experience celebrations rooted in tradition and enjoy some of the new holiday spectaculars. Don't miss out on your chance to see the Grinch and Santa! Check out this list of events across Fresno County:
One Enchanted Evening - November 21
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
About the event: One Enchanted Evening is one of Old Town’s most anticipated events! Thousands of people come down to experience the old-fashioned holiday open house. Enjoy carolers, hot chocolate, and Old Town shops dressed up to greet visitors. Horse-drawn carriage rides add to the magic of the night making it a fun event for the entire family!
IllumiNature at Fresno Chaffee Zoo -
Various dates beginning November 26 through February 1
Location: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Time: Times and dates vary. Click here for full calendar.
About the event: IllumiNature is back for a second year to bring a wild, dazzling flare to the holiday season. It will feature magnificent animal light displays of all shapes and sizes across the zoo with nature, Christmas, and Lunar New Year themes. You and your loved ones can enjoy the lights, holiday food, and drinks, live entertainment, and photos with Santa. Purchase tickets here
Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden - November 27
Location: Downtown Fresno, Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden 745 Fulton Street
Time: 5:00PM-10:00PM
About the event: Head to Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden for an evening filled with friends, firepits, and fantastic food! Three food trucks will be on-site, serving up delicious bites to fuel your night. Warm up those vocal cords for karaoke kicking off at 7PM and a special Twilight theme Triva pub quiz at 7pm.
Julgransfest in Downtown Kingsburg - November 29
Location: Downtown Kingsburg, CA 93631
Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM
About the event: Take part in this Swedish Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration! Downtown Kingsburg, also known as the Kingsburg Swedish Village, will be decked out with holiday lights. You can sing Christmas carols while walking down Draper Street to the town Christmas tree. Once the tree is lit, stay and enjoy Swedish ring folk dancing.
Clovis Children's Electric Christmas Parade - December 2
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 6:30 pm
About the event: Join in on the holiday cheer during the Children's Electric Christmas Parade in Old Town Clovis. Floats featuring organizations and groups from all over Clovis will spread the holiday spirit during the annual parade. Click here for more information.
Christmas Tree Lane - December 3 through December 25
Location: 3204 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704
Time: Sunday through Thursday 6 PM to 10 PM. Friday and Saturday will be 6 PM to 11 PM
About the event: Christmas Tree Lane has been a holiday tradition in Fresno for more than 100 years. What started as one tree lighting in honor of a young boy in the city's Fig Garden neighborhood has turned into Fresno's most anticipated holiday lights display. Drive through the neighborhood to see homes decorated to the nines with holiday decorations. The lane is free to enter but donations are accepted. Click here to learn more about Christmas Tree Lane's history.
Sanger's 41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - December 4
Location: Downtown Sanger, 1430 7th St #1400, Sanger, CA 93657
Time: 6:30 pm
About the event: Start the holiday season in the Nation's Christmas Tree City! Sanger city officials lead the official Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree each year. But if you're not able to make that trek, you can still see the Christmas season light up with the lighting of a sapling from the General Grant Tree (aka the Nation's Christmas Tree) in Brehler Park.
Reedley Christmas in the Park & Electric Farm Parade - December 6
Location: Pioneer Park, Reedley, CA 93654
Time: 5:00PM-9:00PM
About the event: Join the community of Reedley for their annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade. Enjoy food and retail booths, pony rides, photos with Santa and more! Click here for more information.
Santa Lucia Day in Kingsburg - December 7
Location: Downtown Kingsburg, CA 93631
Time: 5:30PM
About the event: Take part in this Swedish holiday tradition right in Fresno County. Santa Lucia Day marks the celebration of light during dark, cold winters. In Kingsburg, the festivities go from morning to night with a pageant, arts and crafts, baked goods and more. The Festival of Lights Parade will take place on Draper Street in Downtown Kingsburg starting at 5:30 pm.
Christmas at Kearney: Holiday Sweets & Winter Treats - Begins November 29 through January 5
Location: Kearney Mansion, 7160 W. Kearney Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93706
Time: Various times based on event type. Click here for tour information.
About the events: Celebrate the holiday season at Kearney Mansion during the Fresno County Historical Society's annual Christmas display. The seasonal magic returns to the mansion in 2024 with decorated trees each representing a different beloved Christmas Story designed by local decorators. Guided tours will be offered to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. December 7 event is a "Meet and Greet with Santa" Take your family to get holiday photos taken with a Victorian Santa and experience a self-guided tour of the mansion. December 12 is sip & stitch night for those savvy sewers. Purchase tickets here.
Here Come's Santa Claus! December 8
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 2:00PM-6:00PM
About the events: This is a free community event with ornament creating, a bounce house, hot chocolate with cookies, and photos with Santa and the AUSA Holiday Concert beginning at 2:00PM.
99th Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree - December 8
Location: Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
Time: Open to the public during park hours, ceremony begins at 2:30PM
About the event: Take part in this holiday ceremony that's been around for almost 100 years. Each year, the Fresno County community lays a wreath at the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park, which was designated as the nation’s Christmas tree in 1926 by President Calvin Coolidge. (Tickets are limited plan to book in advance) Click here for tickets.
Ice Rink Returns- December 10 through January 12
Location: 1939 Mariposa St. Fresno CA 93721, Downtown Fresno
Time: Check here for holiday hours and dates
About the event: The Downtown Fresno Ice Rink returns! Head to the rink for their grand opening on December 10 to shop local vendors, warm food, live music and more! The rink will be holding various events throughout the season. Check their Instagram for event dates and themes.
95th Annual Fresno Christmas Parade - December 14
Location: Downtown Fresno
Time: 11:00AM- 1:00PM
About the event: See Downtown Fresno turn into a Winter Wonderland! Fresno's annual Christmas Parade will showcase the city's holiday cheer down Fulton Street. After the parade, there will be vendor booths, photos with Santa and more! Get more details here.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings- December 20
Location: The Grand 1401
Time: 6:15PM
About the event: The Listeso String Quartet will be preforming Christmas Carol classics such as: 12 Days of Christmas, Joy To The World, and O Holy Night under the gentle glow of candlelight. Purchase tickets here.
Central California's Ballet: The Nutcracker - December 14-15
Location: William Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 2:00PM
About the event: The holidays begin with The Nutcracker! The most favorite Christmas classic of all is coming to the William Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno. Buy Tickets Here
Hmong New Year - December 28- 31
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: December 29-30 8:00AM-5:00PM December 31 8:00AM-12:00AM
About the event: The largest Hmong American community event in the U.S. happens right here in Fresno County! Each year, thousands of people from all over the country come to Fresno to take part in this annual tradition. Celebrate culture and community with vibrant traditions, food, and music. Buy tickets here.
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