Fresno Events November
November
- A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' classic story of the Christmas spirit that sill lives within embittered Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by spirits from Christmas past, present and future. A magical, family friendly play.
Start Date:11/3/2005
End Date:12/23/2005
Time: Thurs: 8pm, Fri & Sat: 8:30pm, Sun: 2pm, Call for Ticket Information
Location: 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive, Fresno
Info:2nd Space Theatre - (559) 266-0660
- West Fresno Wine Cellars Harvest Celebration
Bring your friends and visit the wineries in Fresno's backyard. Enjoy wine tasting, winery tours, appetizers and fun - experience the flavor of the Central Valley! Participating Wineries: A. Nonini Winery, Engelmann Cellars and Milla Vineyards.
Start Date:11/5/2005
End Date: 11/6/2005
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: A. Nonini Winery - 2640 N. Dickenson Ave; Engelmann Cellars - 2375 N. Rolinda; Milla Vineyards - 7465 W. McKinley Ave
Info: Engelmann Cellars - (559) 274-9463
- Shinzen Garden Cultural Faire
Set in this lush and serene garden this faire features, art exhibits, children's activities, educational displays, floral arts, food booths, Japanese poetry, Koi exhibits, Martial Arts, Tea Ceremonies and a performance by the Clovis Heiwa Taiko Drummers.
Start Date:11/5/2005
Time:10am - 5pm
Location: Shinzen Japanese Garden, Woodward Park - Fresno
Info: City of Fresno Parks, Recreation & Community Service - (559) 621-2900
- Fall Color Festival
This festival celebrates the gorgeous autumn colors of the Garden foliage. The Teahouse is open for viewing, and Docents are available to provide information about this unique and beautiful garden.
Start Date:11/5/2005
End Date:11/6/2005
Time:10am - 5pm
Location: Shinzen Japanese Garden, Woodward Park - Fresno
Info: City of Fresno Parks, Recreation & Community Service - (559) 621-2900
- Great Russian Nutcracker 2005
The Moscow Ballet's graceful and classic Nutcracker is a must see event for everyone this holiday season!
Start Date:11/6/2005
Time:3pm
Location: William Saroyan Theatre - Fresno Convention Center
Info: Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center - (559) 485-8497
- Veteran's Day Parade
This long-standing and historical Veterans Day tradition continues. Join in honoring our armed forces at the largest Veterans Day Parade in the U.S.
Start Date:11/11/2005
Time:10am
Location: Downtown Fresno
Route: Inyo to P Street ; P Street to Fresno Street; Fresno Street to Van Ness Van Ness to Tulare ; Tulare to H Street
Info: (559) 291-1239
- Holiday Sneak Peak
Imagine an indoor street fair as the Clovis Veteran's Memorial Building is filled with vendor booths featuring unique high quality merchandise and craft items. Add decorated pine trees, strolling carolers and aisles of amazing gift ideas - and you have a wonderful way to get an early start on the holiday spirit!
Start Date:11/12/2005
End Date:11/13/2005
Time: Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 10am-6pm
Location: Veteran's Memorial Building - Clovis
Info: Clovis Chamber of Commerce (559) 299-7363
- Kearney Park Renaissance Faire
Be transported to England in 1542 and take in the pomp and spectacle of a 16th century battle presided over by King Henry VIII. In addition to enjoying live stage performances and mock battles, the fair will offer a wide array of renaissance food, crafts, and other period items in the faire marketplace. Entertaining and engaging family entertainment.
Start Date: 11/12/2005
End Date: 11/13/2005
Time:10am - Dusk
Location: Kearney Park - Fresno
Info: St. Giles Guild - (559) 227-5875
- Santa Arrives at Sierra Vista Mall
Meet Santa and enjoy a party with Crazy Craig of Radio Disney and activities from the Discovery Center. Children will magically light the Christmas tree then enjoy an evening of crafts, music, fun and refreshments for the whole family.
Start Date:11/18/2005
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Sierra Vista Mall - Clovis
Info: Sierra Vista Mall (559) 299-0660
- Julgransfest: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
A prelude to the holiday season, Kingsburg opens its Christmas Village Swedish style with lovely lights and festive trappings for the trek down Draper Street singing carols and lighting the community Christmas tree. An experience right out of Dr. Seuss' "Whoville" - this is a "don't miss" delightful holiday event.
Start Date: 11/25/2005
Time: 6pm
Location: Swedish Village - Kingsburg
Info: Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce (559) 891-1111
- Selma Holiday Craft Faire & Santa's Arrival
Photos with Santa, craft and food booths, holiday music by the Selma Community Band, and the lighting of the community Christmas Tree will all be part of this event, highlighted by the arrival of Santa Claus!
Start Date:11/25/2005
Time: 2pm - 8pm Santa Arrives at 5pm
Location: Lincoln Park (McCall & Mill Streets) Downtown Selma
Info: Selma Chamber of Commerce (559) 891-2235
- Santa's Village in Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake Village is resplendent with holiday lights and decorations and festivities include a beautifully lit Village Christmas tree, a holiday boutique showcasing local artisans, kids activities, sleigh rides and the guest of honor Santa! Experience the holiday in nature's winter wonderland!
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday, 11/25 Holiday Boutique - 9am - 4pm Village Tree Lighting - 5pm Call for additional Holiday activities
Location: Shaver Lake
Info: Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce (559) 841-3350
- Christmas at the Meux Home
The Meux home, built in 1888, celebrates this holiday season with each room of the house decorated to reflect one of the nine decades the home was occupied by the Meux family. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and ambiance with a tour of this beautiful Victorian home.
Start Date: 11/25/2005
End Date: 12/31/2005
Time: Friday - Sunday, Noon - 3:30pm (last tour begins at 3pm)
Location: Meux Home Museum, Tulare & R St - Downtown Fresno
Info: Meux Home Museum (559) 233-8007