DISCOVER TURLOCK FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH OUR SPECIAL HOMETOWN CHARM.

The holidays are here! And the City of Turlock is your destination for the season’s brightest family events, shopping, and dining. Explore all Turlock has to offer and add some hometown cheer and magic to your holiday experience.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS, RIGHT HERE IN TURLOCK.

Santa’s coming to town, along with an exciting calendar of special holiday events for the whole family. See what’s happening this holiday season, and we’ll meet you there!

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Saturday, November 22

Turkey Trot Run

Here’s a great way to earn that extra slice of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Join us on Saturday, November 22, for the 51st Annual Turkey Trot and enjoy some healthy good fun—along with a chance to win fantastic prizes.

1 Mile Run

Ages 12 and under. $22

1 Mile Walk or 2 Mile Run

Ages 12 and under. $22

Register by 10/17 and get a custom race shirt!

Register here

Friday, November, 28, 6:30 PM

Festival of Lights

Brighten your holiday spirits at the Festival of Lights in beautiful historic Downtown Turlock. We’ll be ringing in the season with live music, festive decorations, and our dazzling tree lighting ceremony. Experience the lights, sounds, flavors—and get some holiday shopping done!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:30pm

Christmas Parade

It’s a favorite hometown holiday tradition, and a treat for the whole family. Grab your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets. And claim your front row seat at the 46th Annual Christmas Parade for a spectacle of floats, lights, and music. Or show off your creativity and enter your own float!

Register here to enter your float starting October 1 or call 209.668.5594. The parade travels down Main Street and ends at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

Sunday, November 2, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shop the Blocks

Beat the holiday shopping crowds and discover one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Browse the eclectic shops, enjoy unique giveaways, meet Santa, listen to live music, sample champagne on a Limo shuttle bus, and support your local businesses.

Eat, drink, and be merry! And make holiday shopping a snap. Tickets are FREE.

YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING JUST GOT SIMPLER.

You’ll find plenty of holiday spirit in the City of Turlock. And plenty of ways to get your holiday shopping all wrapped up, with these wonderful retail destinations. Be sure to check out all our community events while you’re checking off your holiday list.

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