by Lorie Lewis Ham
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what’s out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
Nate Butler At The Silent Movies presents “Silent Santa Shorts!”
Saturday December 6, 2025 at VISTA Theater, Fresno Music Academy & Arts
1298 N. Wishon Ave. Fresno CA. 93728
(just up the street from the Tower Theater, North of the corner of Olive and Wishon)
Doors open 6:30pm • Cartoons start at 7:00pm • Movies at 8:00pm
ALL AGES WELCOME! • Admission is Pay What You Want.
This December, your host Nate Butler will not only guide you through the history of silent cinema with LIVE piano music, but also explore the histories of Santa Claus AND Ebeneezer Scrooge! It’ll be fun, you’ll see!
You’ll see a cornucopia of short Christmas-themed silent movies, and only Santa knows what else will happen. Ho ho ho!
Learn more on their Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/1877432853130443.
Bundle up, and enjoy the holiday season the Old Town Clovis way, with free horse-drawn carriage rides through decorated streets!
Carriage Ride Dates:
Nov 29–30
Dec 5–21 (Fridays–Sundays)
Old Town Clovis
Free for all ages
Pick ups are on Pollasky Ave. between 4th and 5th Street
More info about Illuminature on the Zoo Website.
Children’s Musical Theaterworks in Fresno holiday events-info on their website.
The Nutty Nutcracker at Selma Arts Center
Presented by The Dancing School of Selma
Performances:
Saturday, Dec 13 at 4:15 pm
Saturday, Dec 13 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 14 at 2:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 14 at 5:00 pm
A Christmas Carol at 2nd Space Theatre in Fresno, presented by Good Company Players.
November 1 – December 21 , check out KRL’s review here to learn more.
This is just a taste of the many wonderful holiday events happening here in the Valley! Hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season, and again if you have an event not listed here feel free to share in the comments!
Check out more theatre reviews & other local entertainment articles in our Arts & Entertainment section. You can also find more theatre coming up on KRL’s Local Theatre event page.
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