Events for December 20, 2025

Discover a delightful outdoor shopping experience at Mountain Artisans Market. One of a kind hand-crafted creations alongside enticing food vendors and live music performances.

Families are invited to this free storytime featuring a different picture book each week at 11 a.m.

Don’t miss Santa at the mall this year from November 14th–December 24th. Signing Santa on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th; Pet night on the 1st; and Santa Cares on the…

Make a date with Santa November 17th–December 24th at Fashion Court, near Macy’s. Pet nights are the 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th. See times, prices, and reservations online.…

Step back in time for a Victorian turn-of-the-century holiday! Take a guided tour of the beautifully decorated trees November 21st–January 4th. Meet Santa at the Mansion on December 6th–7th and…

Glide into the season November 22nd–January 4th. Check website for days and hours. Tickets: $15–$25. Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold. (866) 794-6946

Enjoy ice skating, Santa photos, pet photos, princess breakfast, superhero breakfast, Santa storytime, and more November 22nd–January 11th. Check website for event days and times. Tickets: $16–$25. Civic Park, 400…

Find holiday fun all month long November 28th–December 30th! Enjoy holiday music, train rides, character meet-and-greets, and so much more. Visit website for days, times, and prices. River Park, 71…

Enjoy skating on glice (synthetic ice) November 28th–January 31st. Check online for days and times. Tickets: $5–$15, good for a 2-hour session and skate rental. The Pines Resort, 54432 Road…

Get in the holiday spirit and get your Santa photos done November 29th–December 24th. Check website for pet photos, times, cost, and reservations. Marketplace at Merced, 851 W. Olive Avenue,…

Experience the magic of moonlight stream train rides in this cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Kids will also enjoy play areas and trails. Plus, pick out a Christmas tree! Open November…

Join for festive ice skating with holiday displays in the lobby and on the ice! December 12th–January 5th. Times vary daily, visit website or call for available session times. Tickets:…

Shop for the finest quality, locally-grown produce direct from the grower. Dedicated to providing a healthy shopping experience for parents all year! 7 a.m.–12 p.m. Blackstone and Shaw Avenues. 269-9343

Shop for fresh produce and visit local vendors from 8–11:30 a.m. Rain or shine! Main and Mooney, 2231 W. Main Street, Visalia. 730-6021

Families are invited to shop for local produce in the open-air market in Old Town Clovis from 9–11:30 a.m. Weather permitting. Old Town Clovis, Pollasky between Fifth and Bullard, Clovis.…

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s to build a Sleigh Ride Toy at one of the select time slots for a workshop hosted by a Red Vest experts from 10 a.m.–1…

Families can shop for a wide variety of local fruits, vegetables, and everything delicious under the sun. Enjoy food trucks, freshly baked breads and sweets, art, and so much more!…

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch on December 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $10, kids 2 and under are free. Enjoy Christmas music, food vendors,…

Families are invited to join for a sensory-friendly movie today at 10:30 a.m. Entry is free for guests with special needs and companion tickets are $6.

Kids ages 3–8 are invited for stories along with puppets, music, and crafts at 11 a.m. Free!

Join Santa and friends at the outlets! Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, the candy princess, and even the Grinch—one day only! Enjoy live music, deals, free photos, letters…

Families will enjoy ice skating, Santa’s workshop, sledding, food vendors, and holiday magic! Tickets: $15–$20. Through January 4th. December 1st–21st: Monday–Friday from 4–10 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 12–10 p.m. December 22nd–January…

Take a free horse drawn carriage ride through the beautifully decorated streets of Old Town Clovis November 29th–December 21st. Fridays from 5–8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. (559)…

On December 20th from 1–5 p.m., join for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer and photos with Santa for both kids and pets. Photos 2–4 p.m. Purchase holiday goodies…

This holiday classic is based on the E.T.A. Hoffman fairytale, an intriguing combination of magic and childhood imagination, sure to entertain the entire family! Tickets: $38–$82.

Observe planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae while learning about the night sky from the Central Valley Astronomers at dusk. Free!

Handmade Chinese lantern displays will illuminate the Zoo November 22nd–26th, 28th–30th, December 4th–7th, 8th, 11th–23rd, 26th–30th. Check website for January and beyond dates. 5–9 p.m. Tickets: $17–$25. Fresno Chaffee Zoo,…

Hysterically historically inaccurate! Get thee to the funnery! Rated PG-13. Tickets: $45–$79.

Celebrate the holidays with a drive or walk down Candy Cane Lane, through December 1st–25th from 6–10 p.m. Over 100 homes are elaborately decorated with lights, displays, and yard art…

Drive down Van Ness Boulevard and see all of the elaborate light displays and Christmas scenes that transform the houses into a magical holiday event December 3rd–25th. Monday–Thursday 6–10 p.m.,…

Enjoy twelve yuletide sketches. This show features a collection of traditional carols and is sure to bring you holiday laughter, nostalgia, and warmth! Rated G. Tickets: $13–$18.

Watch the African savanna come to life featuring classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film. Tickets: $5–$15.

A 21st century twist on the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Rated G. Tickets: $27–$30.