Experience the joy of the season in Modesto with our ultimate guide. From Modesto old-timers to fresh faces, this guide ensures a holiday experience to remember.
Popular Events: The Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade transforms downtown Modesto into a winter wonderland, featuring festive floats and twinkling lights that invite the whole community to celebrate together. With unique artisanal crafts and delightful holiday treats, Dickens' Faire brings a touch of Victorian charm to the season. And the MSO: The Four Seasons Mixtape is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a musical journey through the seasons with a festive twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Modesto
- Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade
- Dickens' Faire
- Holiday Bazaar
- MSO: The Four Seasons Mixtape
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival (Riverbank)
- Fall Pumpkin Paint Night
- BUNCO
See these and even more events listed below!
Modesto Holiday Light Displays
Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven parade with illuminated floats and a "Downtown Disco" theme.
Description:
Modesto's Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade features illuminated floats, music, and a "Downtown Disco" theme, showcasing community creativity and spirit.
Where: Modesto | More Info: Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade
Modesto Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dickens' Faire
What to Expect:
Immersive Victorian holiday celebration with diverse activities.
Description:
Immerse yourself in Victorian London at the Dickens Fair, featuring music halls, theatres, pubs, and charming shops filled with holiday revelry and colorful characters. Enjoy Port Chocolate and Champagne Tastings, a mysterious Pub Crawl, and other unique experiences.
Where: Modesto | More Info: Dickens' Faire
MSO: The Four Seasons Mixtape
What to Expect:
A unique blend of classical music and cultural traditions.
Description:
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents "The Four Seasons Mixtape," a concert featuring conductor Nicholas Hersh and violinist Audrey Wright. The program includes Felix Mendelssohn's Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Gabriela Ortiz's "La Calaca," and a mixtape of movements from Vivaldi, Richter, Ysaÿe, and Piazzolla. This event explores the seasons and their cultural associations through music.
Where: Modesto | More Info: MSO: The Four Seasons Mixtape
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performance of a beloved holiday film.
Description:
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in concert, featuring a live performance accompanied by a screening of the Disney classic.
Where: Modesto | More Info: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Holiday Bazaar
What to Expect:
Community-driven parade with illuminated floats and a "Downtown Disco" theme.
Description:
Modesto's annual Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade features a "Downtown Disco" theme, with illuminated floats, family-friendly events, and a festive atmosphere. The parade route includes historic streets, and entries are judged on their use of the theme, lights, music, and other creative elements.
Where: Modesto | More Info: Holiday Bazaar
Modesto Other Holiday Activities
BUNCO
What to Expect:
Social dice-rolling game with group scoring.
Description:
Bunco is a social parlor game played with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points by rolling three dice. The game is achieved when a player rolls three of a kind in a specific round number.
Where: Modesto | More Info: BUNCO
Fall Pumpkin Paint Night
What to Expect:
Whimsical holiday-themed painting experience with instructor guidance.
Description:
Join us for a night of holiday cheer as you create a delightful painting of Miss Holli Day. Our instructor, Ilya, will guide you through a whimsical character that brings the spirit of the season to life on canvas. Enjoy twinkling lights, holiday tunes, and special cocktails while surrounded by fellow art enthusiasts.
Where: Modesto | More Info: Fall Pumpkin Paint Night
Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival
What to Expect:
Unique wine and cheese tasting experience with live music.
Description:
The Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival is a one-day event featuring wine tastings, local cheeses, live music, and family-friendly activities. Explore different booths to sample unique flavors and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Where: Riverbank | More Info: Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival
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