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Turlockwrapped in lights.

Tree lightings, downtown strolls, and a season's worth of hometown charm. See what's happening around Turlock this year — and get the dates before anyone else does.

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RIGHT HERE IN TURLOCK

Santa's coming to town — and so is the whole neighborhood.

From the tree-lighting downtown to the annual Turkey Trot, this year's calendar is full of the kind of holiday moments that only happen in a town where everybody still waves hello. Grab your scarf and see what's on the schedule.

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Santa figurine display in a downtown Turlock holiday shop

Crowd gathered near the lit holiday tree on Main Street

Runner in turkey costume at the starting line of the Turkey Trot

A sheep dressed as a candy cane with an elf hat and string lights at the Christmas Parade

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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NOV1

Shop the Blocks

📍 Downtown Turlock · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Free holiday shopping stroll — local vendors, live music, and one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

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Runner in turkey costume giving a thumbs up at the Turlock Turkey Trot

NOV21

Turkey Trot Run

📍 Donnelly Park · Saturday, November 21, 2026

A great way to start the holiday season — lace up for the 1-mile or 2-mile route with the whole family, kids and strollers welcome.

Downtown Turlock holiday tree lit with thousands of white lights

NOV27

Festival of Lights

📍 Downtown Turlock · Friday, November 27, 2026 · Black Friday night

Brighten up the season at the annual tree-lighting — live music, festive treats, and the moment downtown glows for the holidays.

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Fields of Ice parade float decorated with lights, presented by R.A.M. Farms

DEC4

Christmas Parade

📍 Main Street, Downtown · Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM

The 47th Annual Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade — this year's theme is "Sparkle and Shine." Floats, bands, and a whole lot of hometown holiday spirit rolling down Main Street.

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Aerial view of a decorated holiday light display with a tour trolley driving past on the street

DEC7–20

Holiday Lights Tour

📍 Around Turlock · December 7–20, 2026

Grab some cocoa and take the family on a self-guided drive past Turlock's best-decorated homes and streets, all lit up for the season.

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YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING, SIMPLIFIED

Two easy places to start

2801–3027 Countryside Dr.

Monte Vista Crossings

77 stores and over 180,000 square feet of retail space — popular brand names, boutiques, and everything in between for holiday shopping.

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100 Main Street

Downtown Turlock

Historic charm meets holiday shopping — tree-lined sidewalks, unique local treasures, and the season's decorations lighting up every window.

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