The holidays have arrived in the Central Valley!<\/p>\n
All across the Valley, organizers are getting ready to celebrate and bring communities together with events.<\/p>\n
From parades to light shows to winter wonderlands, gather your family and friends and visit these events this holiday season:<\/p>\n
FRESNO COUNTY <\/p>\n
DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 25 DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 MADERA COUNTY<\/p>\n DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 MERCED COUNTY<\/p>\n DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 TULARE COUNTY<\/p>\n
EVENT: CHRISTMAS TREE LANE<\/a>
TIME: Sunday – Thursday: 6 pm – 11 pm. Friday and Saturday: 6 pm – 11 pm
ADDRESS: VAN NESS BLVD.
INFORMATION: This year, there are no “walk-only nights” because of safety concerns.<\/p>\n
EVENT: SANGER TREE LIGHTING<\/a>
TIME: 5:30 pm
ADDRESS: SANGER<\/p>\n
EVENT: FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO ILLUMINATURE<\/a>
TIME: 5 pm – 9 pm
ADDRESS: FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO
INFORMATION: IllumiNature returns to Fresno Chaffee Zoo! Experience hundreds of uniquely designed handmade lanterns throughout the Zoo. This seasonal tradition features delicious holiday-inspired treats, drinks, and of course, photos with Santa. This year, you can make your IllumiNature experience even more magical by booking a VIP igloo for you and five guests.<\/p>\n
EVENT: POSADA Y TAMALIZA<\/a>
TIME: 5 pm – 9 pm
ADDRESS: 1630 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA, United States, California 93721
INFORMATION: Join us as we celebrate Las Posadas with Alebrijes y Nahuales on Thursday, December 4, from 5 pm – 9pm. Don’t miss out: Fandango Familiar, Tamal Competition, artmaking, mercado navide\u00f1o, y aguinaldos. It’s going to be a night full of musica, dancing, comida, and beautiful tradiciones! Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!<\/p>\n
EVENT: DECEMBER ARTHOP<\/a>
TIME: 6 pm – 12 am
ADDRESS: DOWNTOWN FRESNO
INFORMATION: Join us for December Arthop on December 4th from 6 pm – 12 am! Local Vendors – Art – Food – Beer<\/p>\n
EVENT: JINGLE JAMMIE NIGHT<\/a>
TIME: 5 pm – 8 pm
ADDRESS: THE FOUNDRY COOPERATIVE
INFORMATION: Wear your jammies for story, snacks, and letters to Santa.<\/p>\n
EVENT: REEDLEY ELECTRICAL FARM EQUIPMENT PARADE<\/a>
TIME: 7 pm
ADDRESS: DOWNTOWN REEDLEY
INFORMATION: The Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting entries for Reedley’s Electrical Farm Equipment Parade presented by the Reedley Lion’s Club happening Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Reedley! This year’s theme – “A Very Reedley Christmas” – celebrates our hometown holiday spirit with glowing tractors, sparkling trailers, and festive creativity lighting up G Street.<\/p>\n
EVENT: SANGER TOYLAND PARADE<\/a>
TIME: 11 am
ADDRESS: SANGER<\/p>\n
EVENT: GRINCH NIGHT @ OTC<\/a>
TIME: 5 pm – 8 pm
ADDRESS: OLD TOWN CLOVIS
INFORMATION: MAKE N TAKES, GRINCH MEET N GREET, HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE, TREATS, YOUNG ENTERPENUEUR MARKET<\/p>\n
EVENT: MAKERS MARKET @ OTC<\/a>
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm
ADDRESS: OLD TOWN CLOVIS
INFORMATION: COME SUPPORT GUEST VENDORS<\/p>\n
EVENT: TREK TO THE NATION’S CHRISTMAS TREE<\/a>
TIME: 2:30 pm
ADDRESS: SANGER<\/p>\n
EVENT: CHOWCHILLA CHRISTMAS PARADE + TREE LIGHTING<\/a>
TIME: 5:30 pm
ADDRESS: ROBERTSON + 7TH, CHOWCHILLA CA
INFORMATION: Robertson Blvd. Front to 7th Street. Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fun Veterans Memorial Park 6:45 pm<\/p>\n
EVENT: MERCED DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES + PARADE<\/a>
TIME: 1AM – 8 PM + PARADE FROM 2PM-4PM
ADDRESS: DOWNTOWN MERCED
INFORMATION: Hosted by the Merced Firefighters Association, this free community block party features live music, local food trucks, a vendor fair, and craft beer from Tioga-Sequoia Brewing, leading into the Merced Christmas Parade. PARADE: Merced’s most anticipated holiday tradition returns with floats, performers, and community groups bringing festive cheer. Presented by Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center by the Central Valley Opportunity Fund, in partnership with the Downtown Merced Partnership, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Merced Main Street Association, and United Way of Merced County.<\/p>\n
EVENT: 2025 LIGHTS OF HOPE 5K SANTA RUN<\/a>
TIME: 3:30 pm
ADDRESS: MERCED COLLEGE STADIUM
INFORMATION: Put on your Santa suit (included with registration) and join the Lights of Hope 5K Santa Run for a magical evening through a Christmas-themed course at Merced College Stadium. Participants can enjoy a festive Christmas Village featuring local vendors, holiday d\u00e9cor, music, free hot chocolate, photos with Santa, ornament making, and seasonal treats. This family-friendly event celebrates community and giving, with proceeds supporting the Merced Cancer Society Foundation’s work with local families facing cancer and Merced College for Youth summer programs<\/p>\n