When Is Santa Claus Coming To Fresno?

Get ready, because Santa Claus is coming to Fresno! This holiday season, the man in red is spreading holiday joy all over town. So get those wishlists ready, be on your best behavior (Santa knows if you've been bad or good!) and mark your calendar. Here's when and where you can catch Santa in the Fresno area this year!

Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend calling ahead to confirm and making reservations when possible.

The 94th Annual Christmas Parade

When: Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Downtown Fresno - Fulton Street; Fresno, CA 93721
What: Watch the Annual Christmas Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the theme "Winter Wonderland on Fulton Street" for a white Christmas celebration. Enjoy a joyful procession featuring festive floats, performances, lights, music and holiday cheer. Stay for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts and additional post-parade activities. Click here for more info.

Breakfast With Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 9
Where: Dave and Buster’s - 212 East River Park Circle; Fresno, CA 93720
What: Skip the mall lines and meet Santa Claus at Dave & Buster's Fresno at 9 a.m. for an exclusive meet and greet, making it a fun holiday outing for family and friends. Enjoy a morning of holiday festivities at this one-stop Santa shop event. Click here for more info.

Breakfast With Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 23
Where: United Skates Of America Clovis - 2881 Peach Avenue; Clovis, CA 93612
What: Enjoy a festive morning with Santa and roller skating at this family event in nearby Clovis. Tickets include breakfast with a waffle bar, muffins, drinks and visits from characters, with activities such as taking pictures with Santa, crafting, coloring, wearing pajamas and writing letters to Santa. The first hour is a non-skating event; tickets are available for children, skating adults and non-skating adults. Click here for more info.

Photos With Santa

When: Select dates Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 (see website for times)
Where: Fashion Fair Mall - 645 East Shaw Avenue; Fresno, CA 93710
What: Experience the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Santa's winter wonderland at Center Court. Visiting Santa is free, and you can pre-book your visit to reduce wait time. Pre-booking not only helps save time but also comes with perks like a free personalized video from the North Pole and a personalized call from Santa before your visit. Capture a lasting memory with a photo taken with Santa. Click here for more info.

Happy holidays, Fresno! Wishing you a joyful season filled with warmth and happiness.

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