• December 4 -- 13th Annual Parade of Lights
  Holiday, Family Fun: Hosted by the Downtown Lodi Business Partnership. This magical holiday parade illuminates the streets of downtown Lodi. The countless lights, floats, marching bands, dance groups and themed vehicles will entertain thousands of viewers. The one-mile route begins on Pine Street and continues down Church Street, Lodi Avenue, School Street and Locust.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6:17 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 369.8052

Ongoing Events

• First Friday of Every Month -- First Friday Art Hop/Art Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Join us on the First Friday of every month for an artist's reception. Knowlton Gallery 115 S. School Street #14 Downtown Lodi
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 368.5123

• TBA -- Festival of Trees
  Holiday, Benefit: the 16th annual Festival of Trees at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum features a unique Christmas Celebration with dozens of decorated trees, musical entertainment, demonstrations of old-fashion crafts, children's activities, Santa and Mrs. Claus and museum historical exhibits. 11793 N Micke Grove Road, Lodi, CA.
  Fee: $8 General Admission, $1 children 2-12, under 2 FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 331.2055

• TBA -- Winterfest
  Celebration: Downtown Lodi celebrates the holiday season displaying their holiday spirit and competing for the best decorated window and lighted storefront. On Saturdays, free horse-drawn carriage rides trot along the streets of downtown. Santa invites children of all ages to sit on his lap and share their Christmas wish list.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12p.m. - 4p.m. Phone Number: (209) 369.8052

• TBA -- Peaceful Holiday Faire
  Fair: Our Peaceful Holiday Faire returns to the Central United Methodist Church, along with food, refreshments, music and a warm, comfortable atmosphere to shop for unique and treasured handmade crafts. 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Phone Number: (209) 467.4455

• TBA -- Bethel Island's Christmas Tree Lighting
  Holiday, Family Fun: We encourage you to bring your family pets dressed in their holiday finery (Well behaved pets on leash please). Bring your handmade ornaments to help us decorate the tree (Ornaments should be disposable and able to withstand outdoor weather, no glass please) Be sure to join the Bethel Island Merchants after the tree lighting as they host an Open House and serve refreshments and much more. Bethel Island Community Park, Ranch Lane
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 684.3220