Rally the corgi has sniffed out 3 Christmas events for kids in Clovis for 2026, all free and all in or next to Old Town. Santa rides Dolley the Trolley to the City Hall tree lighting on December 7, the Old Town Trail glows for the one-night Merry Mile on December 12, and horse-drawn carriages loop the district on weekend afternoons. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Clovis
- 3 free Christmas events for kids in Clovis
- City Hall Tree Lighting: Monday, December 7, 6:30 pm, Santa arrives by trolley
- Merry Mile: Saturday, December 12, 4 to 9 pm on the Old Town Trail
- Carriage rides: weekend afternoons, November 28 to December 20, 1 to 4 pm
- Every date checked on the City of Clovis site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting
- When: Monday, December 7, 2026, at 6:30 pm
- Where: Clovis Civic Center, 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Clovis lights its towering Christmas tree in front of City Hall while local school choirs sing carols and the crowd counts down. Santa rolls in aboard Dolley the Trolley, the Clovis Transit trolley, to help the Mayor flip the switch.
Once the tree is glowing, families can line up for photos with Santa and warm up with hot cocoa and holiday cookies. The tree stays lit every evening through December, so you can come back for a quieter photo later in the month.
Parent tip: Get there a few minutes before 6:30 pm so the kids can see Santa step off the trolley, then walk two blocks into Old Town for dinner.
- Host
- City of Clovis (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Clovis Civic Center, 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
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Merry Mile on the Old Town Trail
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 9 pm
- Where: Old Town Trail, east of Clovis Avenue between Sierra and Jefferson, 735 3rd St, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; market vendors priced individually
- Ages: All ages
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For one night only, a full mile of the Old Town Trail turns into a lit-up walk with community displays, carolers and live entertainment, plus free cocoa and cookies along the way. Kids head for Frosty's Fun Zone, the play area outside the Clovis Senior Activity Center, while the Christmas Marketplace runs indoors.
Free Clovis ornaments are handed out at the Tarpey Depot visitor center while supplies last, and the Clovis Heritage Museum opens a holiday history exhibit for the evening. The city suggests starting with dinner or dessert in Old Town and then walking over to the trail.
Parent tip: Park at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds on Rodeo Drive, the main event lot. Parking is not allowed at the Veterans Memorial District, Community Center or Senior Center that night.
- Host
- City of Clovis (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Old Town Trail, east of Clovis Avenue between Sierra and Jefferson, 735 3rd St, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
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Carriage ridesFree
Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
- When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 and 29 and December 4 to 20, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
- Where: Pollasky Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Old Town merchants pay for free horse-drawn carriage rides through the historic district on weekend afternoons, so families can take in the window displays and twinkle lights to the sound of hooves on the street. Each loop lasts about 10 minutes.
Rides are first come, first served from the pick-up spot on Pollasky Avenue, and the boutiques, antique shops and cafes of Old Town are all within a short walk while you wait.
Parent tip: Lines grow through the afternoon, so aim for right around 1 pm, and save the shopping for after your ride.
- Host
- Business Organization of Old Town (B.O.O.T.) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pollasky Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Clovis, CA 93612 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Clovis Christmas event for kids happens
Pair a weekend carriage ride with Old Town shopping, come back on a Monday night for the tree lighting, and save Saturday, December 12 for the Merry Mile walk.
- Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage RidesClovis · Nov 28 to Dec 20
- City Hall Christmas Tree LightingClovis · Dec 7
- Merry Mile on the Old Town TrailClovis · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Fresno, Madera, Hanford and Visalia. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Clovis Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Clovis this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas events for kids in Clovis for 2026: the City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting, the Merry Mile on the Old Town Trail and the holiday horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Town.
When is the Clovis tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, December 7, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Clovis Civic Center, 1033 Fifth Street. Santa arrives on Dolley the Trolley and stays for photos.
What is the Clovis Merry Mile?
A one-night holiday walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 4 to 9 pm along a mile of the Old Town Trail, with lights, carolers, a Christmas Marketplace, free cocoa and cookies and a kids play area.
Are the Old Town Clovis carriage rides free?
Yes. Old Town merchants cover the cost. Rides run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm on November 28 and 29 and December 4 to 20, first come, first served, from Pollasky Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
Who do I contact about Clovis holiday events?
For the tree lighting and Merry Mile, the City of Clovis Economic Development team at shawnm@clovisca.gov or (559) 324-2083. For the carriage rides, the Business Organization of Old Town at info@oldtownclovis.org or (559) 298-5774.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Clovis on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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