What's Hot & Happening - 12/2/21

🎅 Hello December! 🎄This wonderful month brings with it all the comfort of warm winter clothing, irresistible festive cheer, and of course, invaluable time shared with family and loved ones! Are You Ready? Let the Holiday Season begin!

It's starting to look a lot like the holidays at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Drive through a Winter Wonderland of 450 holiday light displays while enjoying Christmas music, tasty treats from local food trucks plus more! Buy your tickets

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Catch the Youth Orchestras of Fresno in their first concert in nearly two years. We hope you will be there to welcome them back to the stage!Buy your tickets

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Browse through booths filled with beautiful, hand made items, perfect for gifts for your friends and family (or yourself)!  

There's always lots to do during the holiday season in Fresno, and you can explore even more events and activities. Here's a list we've gathered for you! Friday, December 3rd❄️ ZooLights Making spirits light! The entire Zoo is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with miles of holiday lights! Enjoy live entertainment, festive treats and beverages, including spiked hot chocolate for the adults. Get your tickets here!❄️ Woman's Council Greater Fresno 2021 Gala invites you to join them in celebrating the installation of the 2022 Board of Directors. Interested with the event? Register here.❄️ Descendants The Musical Are you ready to banish in the magic-free Isle of the Lost? Watch this brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!❄️ Break The Barriers Presents: A Nutcracker Like No Other. If you you're into Classic stories this winter season, then this event is perfect for you!Saturday, December 4th❄️ Women's Self Defense Seminar Go beyond the ideas of "yelling fire", "Kick em' in the balls" and "claw their face". Learn to defend yourself in a real world situation where your life might be on the line. Sign up now!❄️ Santa's Village Enjoy this FREE fun event with your whole family. Games, Crafts, Food and of course a visit & photo with Santa Claus! ❄️ Sound of Hollow. Come on out for live acoustic classic rock of 70s, 80s, & 90s with their great selection of beer and wine.❄️ Fresno State Symphony Orchestra - Concert III - The Violins of Hope Not your average violin concerto in many ways. Click here for further details.❄️ Dogs, Brews and Ugly Sweater. Come out and have some holiday fun. There will be food trucks, wonderful brews. For a $10 donation, you can get your photo taken with your pets, your friends, or both. The proceeds benefit Fresno Humane Animal Services.❄️ Holiday Open Air Market Looking for last-minute Gifts or if you just want to get some fresh air and watch ART happen? Come on out to this fun-filled FREE event and bring the entire family! Sunday, December 5th❄️ Party #20 Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop. Spend the morning making a beautiful creation under Robbie's supervision, then enjoy a great winter lunch served al fresco. Sign up early - this party is always a sellout.❄️ Jay Wheeler - La Voz Favorita Tour. His soulful and heartfelt lyrics uniquely contrast the rhythmic sound of the genre and have cemented his place atop the music landscape. ❄️ Blooming Fire.  Get outside and connect with Mother Earth! Blooming Fire will take you on an emotional & musical ride that permeates through the waves of life.❄️ Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here soon for our pancake breakfast! Come take a picture with Santa and stay for breakfast or take it to go.❄️ Cars At The Pointe. Come join and unite with the car community for some Cars, Food, and Coffee!

San Joaquin Valley BBQ FestivalEach guest will be treated to at least one tasting from each pitmaster , two beers, water & Tea and the tremendous opportunity to chat and mingle, not only with like minded BBQ lovers, but with the Pitmasters themselves.Tickets are limited so get yours now.

The Emo Night Tour is coming to Fresno!Imagine going to a show and hearing Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, My Chemical Romance and many more, all only playing their best songs...all night long. Click

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