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One Enchanted Evening

Visitors can take a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through streets illuminated by luminaries and strings of white lights. Participating local shops dress in their holiday best and open their doors for hospitality, offering hot chocolate prepared by Santa's elves. Strolling carolers also perform holiday songs to entertain guests throughout the evening.

What to Expect

Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and an old-fashioned holiday open house.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Old Town Clovis

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Business Organization Of Old Town

Food & Drink

Hot chocolate is prepared by groups of Santa’s elves, and visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of cocoa.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and visitors of all ages

Vibe

Old-fashioned and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Old Town Clovis
Clovis, CA

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: The horse-drawn carriage ride is complimentary.
  • Hours: 5:00pm–8:00pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, since the open house runs after dark with carolers and luminaries lighting the streets of Old Town.
  • Expect company, because thousands of people come down to Old Town Clovis for this old-fashioned holiday open house.
  • Pop into the participating Old Town shops, which open their doors for hospitality and serve hot chocolate made by Santa's elves.
  • Make time for the free horse-drawn carriage ride, which takes you through the decorated streets of Old Town Clovis.
  • Local businesses that want their name or logo on the carriage banner can call the Old Town office or email for the sponsorship packet.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good for kids?

Yes. The evening is meant for the whole family, young and old.

What is there to do?

Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride through Old Town's decorated streets and listen to groups of carolers. You can also visit the participating shops, which are dressed up for the holidays and lit with white lights and luminaries.

Is there anything to eat or drink?

Yes. Santa's elves make hot chocolate, and the participating businesses open their doors with cocoa and hospitality.

How busy does it get?

Very busy. Thousands of people come to Old Town for this holiday open house.

How can a business take part?

Merchants must be members of B.O.O.T. to participate. Local businesses can also sponsor the carriage rides and get their name or logo on the Carriage Banner. To sponsor, call the Old Town office or email for the sponsorship packet.

Tags

family friendlySanta visitscarolshorse drawn carriagesfestive decorationsholiday cheercommunity celebrationseasonal activities

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team