Fresno Events

Here are the Fresno Events (and Clovis) that we've are aware of. We do have our favorites...namely the Mardi Gras Parade, Clovis Big Hat Days, Clovis Rodeo, Jamaican Weekend (we'll be jammin?) and the Christmas Tree Lane.

We also love the Friday night Farmer's market. it's a fantastic way to enjoy Friday evenings in the summer...taste the fruits in season, smell the fragrant flowers, enjoy live entertainment...ahhh...

We will add the dates as they become available. If you know of or would like to submit an event that is not listed here, please go to our Submit Event form.

January

24th Annual Bridal Exhibit & Fashion Show. Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 in advance at The Black Tie on Blackstone north of Shaw, or call 243-9901. Fresno Convention Center, Valdez Hall. Jan 08-09, 2005. 2-6pm.

Central Valley Bridal Association's Bridal Show - one day Fresno event which will feature fashion shows and over 50 of the Valley's finest wedding professionals. Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 in advance at 559.496.3939. Fresno Convention Center. January 23, 2005. 10am-6pm.

February

Mardi Gras at the Tower District. February 06, 2005. 1PM. Parade will be on Olive Avenue, from Fruit to Wishon. For more info, please call 559.497.8362. You can hang out in the Tower restaurants after the parade to watch the Superbowl.

Check out the 2005 Mardi Gras Parade pictures!
CSU Fresno Trad. Armenian Concert Program.
Date: Friday, February 24, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM.
Location: CSUF Satellite Student Union-Whitfield Hall
2485 East San Ramon (Enter from Barstow St.).
Admission: $10.00, $8.00, CSUF Students Free Admisssion.
CSU,Fresno USU Productions present a concert program of Armenian songs and dances by the world famous:
"CHOOKASIAN ARMENIAN CONCERT ENSEMBLE"(14 musicians);
"ZVARTNOTS ARMENIAN FOLKDANCERS"(30 DANCERS FROM LA).

Advance ticket Info.:(559) 278-2078; Box Office(Day of event)(559)278-3970. Go to www.chookasian.com for more info.

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Carnival: "Masquerade Madness: A Montage of Carnivals Past". February 25, 2006; 6pm-midnight. $100pp. Enjoy a truly unique evening in Fresno, all to benefit the Fresno Art Museum. The extravagant event includes dinner, premium wine and liquor bars, dancing, and several "street scene" vendors where you can experience a number of booths from getting your palm read, or makeup done, to buying cigars. A live and silent auction are also highlights of the event. Please call 441-4221 ext. 114 for more information.
Wealth & Health Festival-The Managing Your Money conference has been expanded to be even bigger and better, including health information. Tickets go on sale Jan. 10, call 490-5900.
Feb 26, 2005. Fresno Convention Center.

March

Blossom Trail
See the colorful blossoms of fruit and nut orchards such peaches, nectarines, oranges, plums, cherries, apples, apricots and almonds on the 60 mile trail. March/Early spring. Blossom Trail maps

Fresno Home and Garden Show
March 4,5 and 6, 2005. Fresno Fairgrounds.
Friday, March 4th, 11am- 9pm
Saturday, March 5th, 10am-8pm
Sunday, March 6th, 10am-6pm.
Admission is $7.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Parking is $4.00.

Rogue Festival - Annual Fresno event celebrating Independent Performance and Art. This event showcases a variety of disciplines including theatre, dance, music, puppetry, story-telling, spoken word, visual art and film in Fresno, California.
March 03-13, 2005. Fresno Tower District.

Fresno City College Renaissance Festival ? Re-creation of a 16th century village fair. This annual Fresno event features hundreds of costumed entertainers from throughout the state of California.
March 12 & 13, 2005 from 10am-6pm. On FCC's west lawn. Call 559.226.5341 for more info. Renaissance Faire Costumes

Tower Touch of Irish - Saint Patrick's Day contests, bag pipers, live music and plenty of Irish food and drink specials.
March 17th, 2005. Fresno Tower District.

Spring Blossom Festival and Fresno Bonsai Society Spring Show
Celebrate the start of spring at this Fresno event. See the blooms at the garden. The Bonsai show will be held in conjunction with the Spring Blossom Festival. This is an opportunity to view over 100 specimens of beautiful and extraordinary Bonsai. Also enjoy educational demonstrations and sales.
March 19 & 20,2005 from 10am-5pm at the Shinzen Japanese Garden in Woodward Park.

Check out our Shinzen Garden photo gallery!

April

Clovis Big Hat Days ? 1st weekend in April. Arts and crafts booths, sample great food, live music and more.
April 03-04, 2005. Admission is Free. 9am to 5pm. Old Town Clovis.

OK, it took a while but the pictures have finally been posted. Check out the 2005 Big Hat Days pictures!

Fresno State Vintage Days - Vintage Days is planned and coordinated by Fresno State students. Vintage Days is a four-day celebration which attracts over 50,000 people from Fresno and the surrounding communities to the Fresno State campus.

The annual Fresno event combines numerous social, cultural and recreational activities into a series of coordinated programs over an extended weekend. Fresno State.

APRIL 14-17, 2005. 559.278.2741. Vintage Days 2005 Theme: "Walk on the Wild Side: 30th Anniversary".

Clovis Rodeo & Parade --Last full weekend in April; one of the West?s largest rodeos. Pulse-pounding rodeo action guaranteed!
April 21-24, 2005. Old Town Clovis.
For tickets, call 559.299.5203
Clovis Rodeo Parade - April 23,2005. 9.30am at Downtown Clovis.
Fresno Earth Day - Fresno Earth Day is a community-sponsored event that takes place annually in April. The objective of the event is to promote environmental education and awareness, local arts and music in the Central Valley of California. April 24, 2005 at Avocado Lake Park. This park is 23 miles east of Fresno. Directions: Take Highway 180 (17.5 miles) to Piedra Road. Turn left on Piedra Road and drive 5.1 miles to the entrance of Avocado Lake on the left.
Taste of the Tower - April 28, 2005. it will offer nearly 40 different food tasting/sampling locations throughout the Tower District. Attendees will enjoy food samples and refreshments from Fresno's finest restaurants. Live music.

MAY

Friday Night Farmer's Market - Old Town Clovis (every Friday, May - Mid Sept). Starts May 13th through Sept 09, 2005, from 5.30pm to 9pm. FREE.
Clovis Farmers Market Pictures

JUNE

Friday Night Farmer's Market. Old Town Clovis (every Fri, May - Mid Sept). Starts May 13th through Sept 09, 2005, from 5.30pm to 9pm. FREE.
Clovis Farmers Market Pictures

Summer Concerts in the Park. Woodward Park--every other Mon, Jun 13th -Aug 8th. The gates at the group activities area (near the Japanese Gardens) open at 5:30 pm, a Karaoke hour will begin at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

Fulton Plaza Thursdays. Music, Food, Farmers Market, etc. Every Thursday from mid-May through Sept 01. Starts at 5pm at the Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno. FREE but bring coins for parking meters downtown...60 cents/hour.

Fresno and Central Valley's 15th Annual Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade & Festival. Saturday, June 4th, 2005. Parade starts at Olive & Palm at 10am and end at Olive & Maroa.

Woodward Pop Festival. The concert provides music from the past with some local bands and will benefit the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California. Saturday June 4th from 3.30pm to 9.30pm. At the group activity area, next to Shinzen Garden in Woodward Park. Ticket costs $15 at the door.

Riverbend Smooth Jazz Festival. Saturday June 11th at Combs Riverbend Ranch, located on Avenue 12, east of Highway 41 adjacent to the Riverbend Golf Club in Madera.

Tickets are available at Borders Bookstore in Riverpark, $35 for lawn sitting and $45 for seating closest to main stage. Gate opens at 2pm and music from 3 to 10 pm.

Survivor and Amazing Race Audition. OK, probably not an annual event but here's your chance to be part of those 2 popular reality shows. The shows are looking for contestants for the next season here in Fresno! Be there - June 14th at the Villagio Shopping center (SW corner of Nees and Blackstone).

KJWL Father's Day Fly-In.At the Chandler Executive Airport in downtown Fresno. Saturday, June 18th, gates open 7 a.m., show 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, and kids 6 and under are free.

Fresno Polynesian night luau. Charity event benefitting Central California Toys-4-Tots. Saturday June 18th at 6pm. Will be held at the Group Activity area next to Shinzen Gardens in Woodward Park.

Tickets are $35 for general sitting and $50 for VIP preferred sitting. Call 559.292.1981 for tickets.

Safari Night 2005. Entertainment featuring the Beatles tribute band- Rain and the Joe Lenigan Little Big Band. Saturday June 25th at the Chaffee Zoo. Tickets are $65/person for Fresno Zoo Society Members and $75 for non-members. Event is for guests 18 years and older. Call to get tickets at 559.264.5988.

JULY

Friday Night Farmer's Market. Old Town Clovis (every Fri, May - Mid Sept). Starts May 13th through Sept 09, 2005, from 5.30pm to 9pm. FREE.
Clovis Farmers Market Pictures

Summer Concerts in the Park. Woodward Park--every other Mon, Jun13th -Aug 8th.The gates at the group activities area (near the Japanese Gardens) open at 5:30 pm, a Karaoke hour will begin at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

Fulton Plaza Thursdays. Music, Food, Farmers Market, etc. Every Thursday from mid-May through Sept 01. Starts at 5pm at the Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno. FREE but bring coins for parking meters downtown...60 cents/hour.

July 4th Independence Day Celebrations - Fireworks Display for Fresno and Clovis:
Please click here for other locations in the Valley to watch the fireworks.

CLOVIS
Freedom Fest Fireworks
Monday, July 4
Gates open at 5:00 PM -- Entertainment begins at 6:00 PM
Buchanan High School, Clovis
$5.00, children 5 and under free

FRESNO
Fourth of July / Fifth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5
Baseball game begins at 7:05 PM, fireworks follow game
Grizzlies Stadium, Fresno
Game tickets begin at $7.00 and include the fireworks display

Be prepared! Get the most popular American Patriotic Song Lyrics here!

Woodward Shakepeare Festival. At Woodward Park. Shakepeare's Much Ado About Nothing will be performed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 14th to Aug 16th at 8pm. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

9th Annual Tomato and Salsa Fiesta at the Garden of the Sun - 1944 N Winery. Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 9 a.m. ? 1 p.m.

Features 80 varieties of tomatoes, a salsa tasting, plant and fruit sale, a plant clinic for home gardeners, free seminars and a country store full of home made items with a county flare.

Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5-16.

Fresno Home Remodeling and Decorating Show. Fresno Fairgrounds. July 29,30 and 31, 2005.

August

Friday Night Farmer's Market. Old Town Clovis (every Fri, May - Mid Sept). Starts May 13th through Sept 09, 2005, from 5.30pm to 9pm.
Clovis Farmers Market Pictures

Summer Concerts in the Park. Woodward Park--every other Mon, June 13th to Aug 8th. The gates at the group activities area (near the Japanese Gardens) open at 5:30 pm, a Karaoke hour will begin at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

Fulton Plaza Thursdays. Music, Food, Farmers Market, etc. Every Thursday from mid-May through Sept 01. Starts at 5pm at the Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno. FREE but bring coins for parking meters downtown...60 cents/hour.

Woodward Shakepeare Festival. At Woodward Park. Shakepeare's Much Ado About Nothing will be performed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 14th to Aug 16th at 8pm. Romeo and Juliet from August 25th through Sept 17th. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

September

Friday Night Farmer's Market. Old Town Clovis (every Fri, May - Mid Sept). Starts May 13th through Sept 09, 2005, from 5.30pm to 9pm. FREE.
Clovis Farmers Market Pictures

Woodward Shakepeare Festival. At Woodward Park. Shakepeare's Much Ado About Nothing will be performed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 14th to Aug 16th at 8pm. Romeo and Juliet from August 25th through Sept 17th. FREE but admission to Woodward Park is $3/car.

Tower Jamaica My Weekend - Tower District's annual Caribbean music celebration, Jamaica My Weekend. Enjoy an evening of Caribbean food, drinks and music in the Tower District at this Fresno event.

Civil War Reenactment at Kearney Park

Clovisfest/Hot Air Balloon Rally -- On the mornings of the last full weekend in September. Get up early to see two dozen or so hot air balloons get ready to float in the Valley sky.
ClovisFest festival is an old fashioned street fair for the young and old. Great live entertainment, craft and auto display, family carnival, game booths and food booths with multi-cultural cuisine.

Fresno Reel Pride Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. This Fresno event consists of 5 days of the the very best in gay and lesbian features, documentaries and short films at the Tower Theatre.

October

Big Fresno Fair ? the name says it all. Great big family fun. October 5-16, 2005

Pumpkin Patch at Cobb Ranch - October 1-31. Located off Rio Mesa Boulevard Exit at Hwy. 41, across from the Children's Hospital. Admission $3 per person includes Pumpkin Patch, Animal Farm, Mini-Maze, Playground and much more. Admission $5 per person includes educational presentation, one pumpkin per visitor, animal farm visit, and wagon ride. 559-439-0606

Simonian Farms' Pumpkin Patch. Go see the largest selection of pumpkins in the valley at affordable prices. Simonian Farms also has corn stalks, gourds, Halloween harvest decorations and hay bales for your seasonal decorating needs. For the little ones, Simonian?s features a free haunted caboose and corn maze and also offers free after school hayrides around the ranch.Date: October 8-31. Time: 8 AM-6:30 PM.Location: Simonian Farms (Clovis Ave & Jensen). Cost: Free! 559-237-2294

11th Annual Haunt in the Park. Roeding Park?s Storyland and Playland become haunted for Halloween fun! The park will feature special attractions as well as your favorite rides lit up and available all night. This spooktacular event is targeted for children 14 and under ? a good scare for the entire family!October 20, 23, 27, 31 from 6-10 PM.
Location: Rotary Storyland & Playland in Roeding Park.
Cost: Haunted Park $10 adults, $8 Kids, Unlimited Rides $6.25, Combo $12.50.
559-486-2124

Zoo Boo. For Halloween, the zoo animals are joined by little hobglobins trick or treating, playing carnival games and just having fun. Older kids will enjoy the spine tingling frights of the Haunted Jungle!! Date: 10/22/05Time: 5 to 8 pm. Cost: Adults $12, Children $10. Location: Chaffee Zoo in Roeding Park. 559-264-5988

Fresno Cooks. Date: October 22.Time: 10 AM-5 PM. Location: Fresno Convention Center.559-490-5809 (CANCELLED)

Rockin' for Relief. Date: October 23.Time: 12-10PM. Location: the Vineyard (Shaw & Blackstone).

North Fresno Rotary Oktoberfest. Date:October 23 . Time: 1-6 PM. Location: Coombs Ranch

Clovis Area Recreation "Say Boo to Drugs" Haunted House.Date: October 27-31. Location: 3495 Clovis Avenue.559-324-2780

Central California Winegrowers' Fall Wine Cornucopia 2005. Showcases Central California wines, cheeses, and olive oils, top quality baked goods, specialty fall crops, local artists, SAKE, and live jazz. Date: October 29. Time: 2-6 PM
Location: Grizzlies Stadium. Cost: $30.00 in advance (from Ticketmaster.com and Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center Box Office) & $35.00 the day of.559-618-1856

Pelco Masquerade Ball -Toys for Tots Fundraiser. Date: October 29. Time:7 PM-Midnight. Location: Fresno Convention Center ? Valdez Hall.559-292-1981

Trick or Treat in the Mall. Sierra Vista Mall provides a safe and fun trick or treat experience with participating retailers and spooky music and activities at center court. Don?t miss the free photo opportunity from October 21 st-31 st at the ?haunted Halloween gazebo? located at Center Court ? capturing your ghouls and boos inner spookiness!
Date: October 31 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Location: Sierra Vista Mall Cost: Free for children 3-12 years of age.559-262-4271

Halloween in the Tower. The Tower District is re-igniting the biggest Halloween party to ever hit the Central Valley. The event will feature a live performance from Fresno?s most colorful, costumed band, Sippy and Old Guzzler. Additionally, there will be a huge costume contest with fabulous prizes, ghoulish brews, tricky treats, and of course hundreds of incredible costumes. Date:October 31 ? 6-10 PM. Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Location: Tower Theater Parking Lot Cost: $10 in costume, $15 not in costume. 559.497.8362

Halloween on the Fulton Mall. Enjoy some pre-Halloween fun! Dress in costume and visit participating merchants on the mall for safe and fun trick or treating. Costume contests will be held - with prizes going to the very best! Date: 10/30/05 Time: 12 to 3 pm. Location: Fulton Mall - Downtown Fresno. Cost: Free. 559-490-9966.

Newman's Center Renaissance Festival - A community fixture since the late 1960's, the annual Fresno event is held on the last weekend in October. For two days the grounds of the Newman Center (across from Bulldog Stadium) are transformed into a Renaissance style open-air market.

November

A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' classic story of the Christmas spirit that sill lives within embittered Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by spirits from Christmas past, present and future. A magical, family friendly play.
Start Date:11/3/2005
End Date:12/23/2005
Time: Thurs: 8pm, Fri & Sat: 8:30pm, Sun: 2pm, Call for Ticket Information
Location: 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive, Fresno
Info:2nd Space Theatre - (559) 266-0660

West Fresno Wine Cellars Harvest Celebration
Bring your friends and visit the wineries in Fresno's backyard. Enjoy wine tasting, winery tours, appetizers and fun - experience the flavor of the Central Valley! Participating Wineries: A. Nonini Winery, Engelmann Cellars and Milla Vineyards.
Start Date:11/5/2005
End Date: 11/6/2005
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: A. Nonini Winery - 2640 N. Dickenson Ave; Engelmann Cellars - 2375 N. Rolinda; Milla Vineyards - 7465 W. McKinley Ave
Info: Engelmann Cellars - (559) 274-9463

Shinzen Garden Cultural Faire
Set in this lush and serene garden this faire features, art exhibits, children's activities, educational displays, floral arts, food booths, Japanese poetry, Koi exhibits, Martial Arts, Tea Ceremonies and a performance by the Clovis Heiwa Taiko Drummers.
Start Date:11/5/2005
Time:10am - 5pm
Location: Shinzen Japanese Garden, Woodward Park - Fresno
Info: City of Fresno Parks, Recreation & Community Service - (559) 621-2900
Fall Color Festival
This festival celebrates the gorgeous autumn colors of the Garden foliage. The Teahouse is open for viewing, and Docents are available to provide information about this unique and beautiful garden.
Start Date:11/5/2005
End Date:11/6/2005
Time:10am - 5pm
Location: Shinzen Japanese Garden, Woodward Park - Fresno
Info: City of Fresno Parks, Recreation & Community Service - (559) 621-2900
Great Russian Nutcracker 2005
The Moscow Ballet's graceful and classic Nutcracker is a must see event for everyone this holiday season!
Start Date:11/6/2005
Time:3pm
Location: William Saroyan Theatre - Fresno Convention Center
Info: Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center - (559) 485-8497

Veteran's Day Parade
This long-standing and historical Veterans Day tradition continues. Join in honoring our armed forces at the largest Veterans Day Parade in the U.S.
Start Date:11/11/2005
Time:10am
Location: Downtown Fresno
ROUTE: Inyo to P Street ; P Street to Fresno Street; Fresno Street to Van Ness Van Ness to Tulare ; Tulare to H Street
Info: (559) 291-1239

Holiday Sneak Peak
Imagine an indoor street fair as the Clovis Veteran's Memorial Building is filled with vendor booths featuring unique high quality merchandise and craft items. Add decorated pine trees, strolling carolers and aisles of amazing gift ideas - and you have a wonderful way to get an early start on the holiday spirit!
Start Date:11/12/2005
End Date:11/13/2005
Time: Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 10am-6pm
Location: Veteran's Memorial Building - Clovis
Info: Clovis Chamber of Commerce (559) 299-7363

Kearney Park Renaissance Faire
Be transported to England in 1542 and take in the pomp and spectacle of a 16th century battle presided over by King Henry VIII. In addition to enjoying live stage performances and mock battles, the fair will offer a wide array of renaissance food, crafts, and other period items in the faire marketplace. Entertaining and engaging family entertainment.
Start Date: 11/12/2005
End Date: 11/13/2005
Time:10am - Dusk
Location: Kearney Park - Fresno
Info: St. Giles Guild - (559) 227-5875

Santa Arrives at Sierra Vista Mall
Meet Santa and enjoy a party with Crazy Craig of Radio Disney and activities from the Discovery Center. Children will magically light the Christmas tree then enjoy an evening of crafts, music, fun and refreshments for the whole family.
Start Date:11/18/2005
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Sierra Vista Mall - Clovis
Info: Sierra Vista Mall (559) 299-0660

Julgransfest: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
A prelude to the holiday season, Kingsburg opens its Christmas Village Swedish style with lovely lights and festive trappings for the trek down Draper Street singing carols and lighting the community Christmas tree. An experience right out of Dr. Seuss' "Whoville" - this is a "don't miss" delightful holiday event.
Start Date: 11/25/2005
Time: 6pm
Location: Swedish Village - Kingsburg
Info: Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce (559) 891-1111
Selma Holiday Craft Faire & Santa's Arrival
Photos with Santa, craft and food booths, holiday music by the Selma Community Band, and the lighting of the community Christmas Tree will all be part of this event, highlighted by the arrival of Santa Claus!
Start Date:11/25/2005
Time: 2pm - 8pm Santa Arrives at 5pm
Location: Lincoln Park (McCall & Mill Streets) Downtown Selma
Info: Selma Chamber of Commerce (559) 891-2235
Santa's Village in Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake Village is resplendent with holiday lights and decorations and festivities include a beautifully lit Village Christmas tree, a holiday boutique showcasing local artisans, kids activities, sleigh rides and the guest of honor Santa! Experience the holiday in nature's winter wonderland!
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday, 11/25 Holiday Boutique - 9am - 4pm Village Tree Lighting - 5pm Call for additional Holiday activities
Location: Shaver Lake
Info: Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce (559) 841-3350
Christmas at the Meux Home
The Meux home, built in 1888, celebrates this holiday season with each room of the house decorated to reflect one of the nine decades the home was occupied by the Meux family. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and ambiance with a tour of this beautiful Victorian home.
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday - Sunday, Noon - 3:30pm (last tour begins at 3pm)
Location: Meux Home Museum, Tulare & R St - Downtown Fresno
Info: Meux Home Museum (559) 233-8007

December

A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' classic story of the Christmas spirit that sill lives within embittered Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by spirits from Christmas past, present and future. A magical, family friendly play.
Start Date:11/3/2005
End Date:12/23/2005
Time: Thurs: 8pm, Fri & Sat: 8:30pm, Sun: 2pm, Call for Ticket Information
Location: 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive, Fresno
Info:2nd Space Theatre - (559) 266-0660

Santa's Village in Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake Village is resplendent with holiday lights and decorations and festivities include a beautifully lit Village Christmas tree, a holiday boutique showcasing local artisans, kids activities, sleigh rides and the guest of honor Santa! Experience the holiday in nature's winter wonderland!
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday, 11/25 Holiday Boutique - 9am - 4pm Village Tree Lighting - 5pm Call for additional Holiday activities
Location: Shaver Lake
Info: Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce (559) 841-3350
Christmas at the Meux Home
The Meux home, built in 1888, celebrates this holiday season with each room of the house decorated to reflect one of the nine decades the home was occupied by the Meux family. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and ambiance with a tour of this beautiful Victorian home.
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday - Sunday, Noon - 3:30pm (last tour begins at 3pm)
Location: Meux Home Museum, Tulare & R St - Downtown Fresno
Info: Meux Home Museum (559) 233-8007

18th Annual Children's Electric Parade
Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Mall, this is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. Over 2000 kids, adults, animals and floats wend their way through Old Town Clovis. Parade participants have only one rule - the must be decorated with lights. The very last marcher is the great one himself - Santa Claus!
Date: 12/1/2005
Time: Dusk
Location: Downtown Clovis
Info: Sierra Vista Mall - (559) 299-0660
83rd Annual Christmas Tree Lane
Van Ness Boulevard is transformed into a magical Christmas Wonderland! Light Displays adorn over 300 trees, and 140 homes in a almost 2 mile long Yuletide homage. On December 1st & 7th the Lane is for walkers only (shuttle tickets available)!
Start Date:12/1/2005
End Date:12/25/2005
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: Van Ness Blvd., between Shields and Shaw - Fresno
Info: Figardens Homeowners Association - (559) 225-3116

Christmas at Kearney
Step into a Victorian Christmas, and experience the Mansion dressed for the Holidays! Browse for special gifts at the Christmas store and enjoy a holiday tea, group tour or open house!
Start Date: 12/2/2005
End Date: 12/22/2005
Time: Hours vary, Call for information
Location: Kearney Park, Fresno
Info: Fresno Historical Society - (559) 441-0862
Best Wishes
An original musical play performed in the historic Reedley Opera House, this wonderful holiday show tells the story of the Wishville elves doing their best to respond to every child's holiday wish after Santa is kidnapped. Take a peek into Santa's workshop and hear such charming holiday-themed tunes that include - "That's Wishville Thinking" and the title song "Best Wishes".
Start Date: 12/2/2005
End Date: 12/23/2005
Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm, Call for Ticket Information & Dinner Options
Location: Reedley Opera House - 1720 10th Street
Info: Reedley's River City Theatre Company - (559) 638-6500
4th Annual Holiday Cheer at the Ranch
Enjoy live holiday music, holiday goodies, holiday shopping, a holiday bakery, kid's crafts, and the historic ranch house all decked out in holiday finery! Bring the family, celebrate the holiday season, and support the River Parkway Trust.
Start Date: 12/3/2005
Time: Noon- 3pm
Location: River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno
Info: San Joaquin River Parkway - (559) 248-8480 ext.110
76th Annual Holiday Parade
The Downtown streets come alive with music, floats, and holiday merriment - celebrating the joy of the season! An annual tradition for children of all ages!
Start Date:12/3/2005
Time:10am
Location: Downtown Fresno
Info: City of Fresno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department - (559)621-2900
Santa Lucia Festival & Parade
Young ladies in white gowns with red sashes and crowns of candles herald in the Christmas Season and its Swedish traditions, as part of the Santa Lucia Celebration. The all day Celebration includes Swedish pancake breakfasts at local restaurants, an arts & crafts festival along Draper street, a gingerbread house contest, a chicken luncheon, and concludes with reading the Lucia story before the Festival of Light Parade!
Start Date: 12/3/2005
Time: 10am - 7pm
Location: Swedish Village - Kingsburg
Info: Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce - (559)897-1111
58th Annual Nation's Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade
This year decorated floats, marching bands, and community groups will incorporate any word within the parade title as their theme. Last year over 2000 guests lined the streets to watch this annual holiday event. Food vendors and arts & crafts booth will be selling a variety of goodies - fun for the entire family!
Start Date: 12/3/2005
Time: 11am
Location: Downtown Sanger
Info: Sanger Chamber of Commerce - (559)875-4575
5th Annual Christmas Electric Light Parade
Enjoy a day filled with holiday festivities! Food booths, craft fair, entertainment, prize drawings, and a Christmas Tree Lighting all lead up to the Grand Parade!
Start Date: 12/3/2005
Time: Street Fair - Noon - 5:30pm, Christmas Tree Lighting & Electric parade begins at dusk
Location: "O" Street, Firebaugh
Info: City of Firebaugh - (559)659-2043
Coalinga Holiday Boutique
Handmade arts & crafts, candles, pottery, jewelry, and great gift ideas! BBQ lunch available.
Start Date: 12/3/2005
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: West Hills College Gym- Elm St. & Hwy 198
Info: Coalinga Chamber of Commerce - (559)935-2948
Noche de Las Luminarias
The Night of the Soft Lights, a Southwestern tradition where over 4000 paper bags are filled with sand and candles to line the pathways at the Discovery Center and Garden of the Sun. Central areas feature candles arranged in amazing shapes and designs. As guests stroll through the garden, local talent entertains with Christmas music and caroling. Southwestern desserts, spiced cider and cocoa take the chill out of the brisk night air. This holiday celebration also includes arts & crafts, holiday decorations, children's activities, and live music.
Start Date:12/3/2005
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: The Discovery Center - Fresno
Info: The Discovery Center - (559)251-5533
Holiday Concert Spectacular 05
The Fresno Philharmonic performs festive music of the season - carols, choirs and holiday classics! Favorites from Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's - secular to sacred, classical to popular - with a few surprises, sure to put the family in the holiday mood!
Start Date: 12/3/2005
End Date: 12/4/2005
Time: Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2:30pm, Call for Ticket Information
Location: Fresno Convention Center - Saroyan Theatre
Info: Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra - (559)261-0600

14th Annual Hanukkah Bazaar
Featuring Judaica items, clothing, toys, crafts, jewelry and many other wonderful gift ideas. Raffles prizes and food featuring homemade Latkes and bake sale items - everyone is welcome!
Start Date: 12/4/2005
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Temple Beth Israel - 6622 N. Maroa, Fresno
Info: Temple Beth Israel - (559) 432-3600
A Candlelight Christmas on Huntington Boulevard
Experience Holiday Magic as a mile of lampposts transform into glowing red candles. Enjoy over a 100 homes resplendent with festive holiday displays. Santa will be live in person - with the reindeer itching to take flight over in the center median. Behold the nations tallest lighted and decorated living tree!
Start Date: 12/4/2005
End Date: 12/26/2005
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: Huntington Blvd. - Fresno
Info: Huntington Blvd. Homeowners - (559)266-4242
High Tea at Tiffany's
Weary from the events of the season? Come and take part in a leisurely afternoon High Tea put on by the Fresno Metropolitan Museum. Enjoy being pampers as you sip sherry and nibble on sweets and savories. Each guest will receive a special favor. Reservations are required as seating is limited.
Date: 12/4/2005
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Bankers Ballroom, Security Bank Building - Fulton Mall, Fresno
Info: Fresno metropolitan Museum - (559)441-1444
Victorian Christmas Tea
Step back in time and enjoy this authentic holiday tea served in the beautiful historic Meux Home Museum all decked out in its holiday finery. A tour of the Museum is included in your reservation.
Start Date: 12/4/2005
End Date: 12/11/2005
Time: Sundays 5pm - 7pm, Thursday 10am - 1pm
Location: Meux Home Museum - Tulare & R Street - Downtown Fresno
Info: Meux Home Museum - (559)233-8007

Coalinga's Twilight Christmas Parade
Join this annual holiday celebration of lights and Christmas Magic!
Start Date: 12/10/2005
Time: Dusk
Location: Coalinga Plaza - Coalinga
Info: Coalinga Lion's Club - (559)935-2948

Breakfast with Santa
Dine on pancakes and sausage, visit with Santa, and a special gift for each child! Proceeds benefit the Clovis Lion's Club
Start Date: 12/10/2005
Time: 8am - 10am, Call for ticket information.
Location: Sierra Vista Mall - Clovis
Info: Sierra Vista Mall - (559)299-0660
Pageantry of Lights Christmas Parade
Main Street Light Parade featuring very special guest - Santa Claus!
Start Date: 12/10/2005
Time: 6pm
Location: Kerman (Madera Ave between C & G Streets)
Info: Kerman Chamber of Commerce - (559)846-6343

80th Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree
This annual pilgrimage is a landmark event honoring the Christmas tradition! Enjoy a non-denominational Christmas message at the base of the General Grant Tree. The ceremony will also include performances by the Jubilation Singers and Sanger High Choir, a war memorial and presidential proclamation. Chartered bus service available from Sanger, Reservations taken beginning November 1st (lunch / dinner bus options)
Start Date: 12/11/2005
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Kings Canyon National Park
Info: Sanger Chamber of Commerce - (559)875-4575
Miracle Brunch on 34th Street
Enjoy a special holiday luncheon with family, friends and colleagues. This holiday tradition provides the perfect respite from the season's hustle and bustle. Call for ticket information.
Start Date:12/11/2005
Time: 11:30am - 2pm
Location: Bankers Ballroom, Security Bank Building - Fulton Mall, Fresno
Info: Fresno Metropolitan Museum - (559)441-1444

Visit Santa on the Slopes
Spend the day skiing or snowboarding with Santa, a great way for the family to spend the day with the big guy before he starts his deliveries!
Start Date: 12/24/2005
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Sierra Summit - Lakeshore
Info: Sierra Summit - (559)233-2500

Hmong New Year Celebration
This celebration is the largest in the U.S. This is an occasion to rest from one's daily demands and enjoy a period of feasting and entertainment, celebrating the richness of the culture. Interwoven in the festivities is a time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future.
Start Date: 12/26/2005
End Date: 1/1/2006
Time: Day Program: 8am - 4pm, Evening Program: 6pm - midnight
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds
Info: Hmong International New Year - (559)252-8782

Annual Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Show
A beautiful celebration to end the holiday season as the lights wind their way down the mountain. When all paraders are down, a dazzling display of fireworks begin!
Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Dusk
Location: Sierra Summit
Info: Sierra Summit - (559)233-2500