Holiday guide 2026

The holidays in Visalia

Lights, parades, holiday markets, Santa, concerts and New Year's, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. 40 so far, with more added every week.

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Free. What's on this weekend every Thursday and the week ahead on Mondays, through the holidays and after.

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CommunityStaff pick

Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger (Turkey Trot) 2026

Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Downtown Visalia$46.30

ParadeStaff pick

80th Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade

Nov 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Downtown Visalia

Nov 1

Sun
1
Winter Wonderland Shopping Bazaar
11:00 AMWyndham VisaliaOther

Nov 2 – 8

Nov 9 – 15

Nov 16 – 22

Thanksgiving weekNov 23 – 29

Nov 30 – Dec 6

Dec 7 – 13

Dec 14 – 20

Christmas weekDec 21 – 27

Mon
21
Ballpark Lights at Valley Strong Ballpark
Dec 21 – Dec 27 · 6 datesValley Strong BallparkFamily
$12

New Year'sDec 28 – Jan 3

Mon
28
Ballpark Lights at Valley Strong Ballpark
Nightly, Dec 28 – Jan 3Valley Strong BallparkFamily
$12

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