Selma Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Selma and surrounding areas
This the Christmas season Selma offers Christmas markets and Christmas lights with winter festivals and family events centered in the historic downtown. Celebrations include the Selma Christmas Parade, Santa's Arrival & Holiday Street Faire, Downtown Selma Holiday Open House and the CPKC Holiday Train among many festive events. Enjoy illuminated storefronts, seasonal shopping, community performances and family activities like visits with Santa, craft markets and tree lightings that celebrate small-town holiday charm.
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Christmas Markets
7 eventsThemed Christmas trees showcasing mythical gift-bringers from around the world.
Christmas Lights
7 eventsTwo-mile stretch of homes and trees decorated with millions of lights.
Christmas Activities
13 eventsFamily holiday experience of the season
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas Tree Lane
(Fresno)
Two-mile stretch of homes and trees decorated with millions of lights.
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Christmas at Kearney: Holiday Tales
(Fresno)
Themed Christmas trees showcasing mythical gift-bringers from around the world.
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Hanford Winter Wonderland
(Hanford)
Family holiday experience of the season
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Lemoore, CA Lighted Holiday Parade
(Lemoore)
Annual lighted holiday parade with themed floats
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IllumiNature at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
(Fresno)
Hundreds of handmade lanterns illuminating the zoo at night.
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Home for the Holidays
(Fresno)
Annual holiday concert with orchestra and choir
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Christmas Shows Near Selma
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Selma.
Central California Ballet's The Nutcracker
Central California Ballet presents their highly acclaimed Nutcracker Ballet, a cherished valley tradition....
View full details →Kings Symphony Orchestra: Christmas At The Fox
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with the Kings Symphony Orchestra's 'Christmas At...
View full details →A Christmas Story Free Movie Screening
Gather for a special, free screening of the holiday favorite, 'A Christmas Story,'...
View full details →Christmas Parties Near Selma
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Selma.
Visalia's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Get ready for Visalia's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl, a festive event designed for...
View full details →Selma Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Selma Christmas FAQ
The Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is the city’s largest annual event, drawing families and visitors for festive entertainment and community celebration.
Selma’s Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, along with the Christmas Village and Shoppe, are cherished traditions that bring the community together each year.
Downtown Selma and the neighborhoods around the parade route are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found at the Selma Christmas Celebration downtown, especially during the parade and tree lighting events.
The tree lighting, Christmas parade, and neighborhood light displays are free and open to all, making them great options for families and budget-conscious visitors.
Families with kids enjoy the Christmas parade, photos with Santa, and the Christmas Village and Shoppe, which offer activities and entertainment for all ages.