HANDS IN THE SMOKE · AROUND THE 209

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN THE 209

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Nov07

Market or festival · Turlock · Central 209

Stanislaus County Fair Holiday Market

Shop more than 80 local vendors at the fairgrounds Holiday Market. The organizer also lists free Santa photos, kids' crafts, and a Letters to Santa station. Free admission and parking; check the fairgrounds page before you go.

One-time eventFree

Where: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Floriculture Building, 900 N Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380

Organizer/source: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

Dates and times: Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

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Parking: Free parking. The organizer directs visitors to the north parking lot from Soderquest or Broadway.

Organizer/source verified · Last checked 2026-11-04

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Dec04

Performance · Modesto · Central 209

Modesto Symphony Holiday Pops!

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra, MSO Chorus, and guest artist Capathia Jenkins bring Holiday Pops! to the Gallo Center for two performances. Check the organizer for seat prices and ticket availability.

One-time eventPaid · Tickets start at $25; fees may apply

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA

Organizer/source: Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Dates and times: Dec 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM; Dec 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Organizer/source verified · Last checked 2026-11-04

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Dec05

Parade · Modesto · Central 209

Modesto Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade

Modesto's Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade starts downtown at 14th and I Streets. The city lists its route along I, 10th, and J Streets; road closures begin at 1 p.m. and expand by 4 p.m. Check the city page before heading out.

One-time eventAdmission unconfirmed

Where: Downtown Modesto; parade begins at 14th and I Streets

Organizer/source: City of Modesto

Dates and times: Dec 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

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Dec05

Santa visit · Modesto · Central 209

Modesto Breakfast with Santa

Join the City of Modesto for breakfast, a Santa photo opportunity, stories, crafts, and music at the Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $10 per person; children 2 and under are free. Check the city page for booking.

One-time eventPaid · $10 per person; ages 2 and under free

Where: Modesto Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem Street, Modesto, CA

Organizer/source: City of Modesto

Dates and times: Dec 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM–11:30 AM

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Dec05

Performance · Stockton · Northern 209

Stockton Symphony Holiday Pops: Celebrate the Season

The Stockton Symphony's Holiday Pops brings seasonal music and a carol sing-along to Atherton Auditorium for two performances. Check the symphony for current ticket details.

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Where: Atherton Auditorium, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207

Organizer/source: Stockton Symphony

Dates and times: Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM; Dec 6, 2026 · 2:30 PM

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Dec13

Community celebration · Columbia · Day trip

Columbia Las Posadas Nativity Procession

Columbia's Las Posadas procession brings a candlelit re-enactment to Main Street at the state historic park. State Parks lists the event as free; check its page for any schedule changes.

One-time eventFree

Where: Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA

Organizer/source: Columbia Chamber of Commerce; listed by California State Parks

Dates and times: Dec 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

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Dec13

Parade · Columbia · Day trip

Columbia All Equestrian Christmas Parade

Watch Columbia's Christmas equestrian parade on Main Street at the state historic park. State Parks says watching is free; riders and drivers have a separate entry fee.

One-time eventFree

Where: Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA

Organizer/source: California State Parks

Dates and times: Dec 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM

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Dec15

Performance · Modesto · Central 209

Modesto Holiday Candlelight Concert

Printed tickets are required; the organizer does not accept print-at-home tickets. The Modesto Symphony Orchestra and chorus present a Holiday Candlelight Concert with familiar hymns and carols at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Check the organizer for ticket details.

One-time eventPaid

Where: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Boulevard, Modesto, CA

Organizer/source: Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Dates and times: Dec 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM

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