Manteca Christmas in the Park, Parade & Tree Lighting

December 6, 2025, 12-9 p.m. | Parade 5 p.m.

Library Park & Downtown Manteca
320 W. Center
Manteca, CA
Free, manteca.org

Parade theme: Let it Glow

Parade route: Yosemite Avenue, Downtown Manteca. The parade with over 60 entries travels Yosemite Ave. starting at the RR tracks and ending at Manteca High School. 

It's a day of fun organized by Manteca Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the season of giving with fun for all ages. Start your adventure by entering (for a small fee) the Tree Decorating Contest in Library Park. Let it Glow is this year's theme. You bring your own decorations and battery lights to show-off your tree which the public can look at and vote on throughout the day as they attend Christmas in the Park celebration. The festival of fun features Santa Claus, craft vendors, food, games, rides, entertainment and hopefully some sunshine. At 5 p.m. don't forget to secure your spot to watch the best parade in town featuring lights, floats, bands, drill teams and the one & only - Santa! So much excitement with free entertainment and the perfect opportunity to shop for your one-of-a-kind Christmas presents.

The celebration is made possible by a whole lot of sponsors like: Triplex Solutions, By Any Means Jiu - Jitsu, Valley Strong Credit Union, South San Joaquin Irrigation District, AnyLabTest Now - arcpoints labs, Quick Quack Car Wash, Astound Business Solutions, Essentra Heating & Air, Inc., Yolies Towing & Transit, Redi-Mark, Golden Valley Federal Credit Union

Manteca Tree Lighting

December 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers (in front of building)
1001 W. Center St.
Manteca, CA
Free, manteca.gov

The public is invited to the annual City of Manteca Tree Lighting Ceremony and you're also invited to bring an ornament to hang on the tree. After the lighting, wander throughout the city complex to enjoy activities and entertainment. Here's a sampling of what's planned:

• Photos with Santa
• Christmas Tree Lane
• Candy Crawl
• Selfie Stations
• Letters to Santa
• Winter Around the World display
• Live Music
• Crafts
• Vendors
• Characters Meet & Greet
• Cheer Garden

Manteca Winter Fest

November 21, 2025-January 19, 2026

Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley
1422 Grove Avenue
Manteca, CA 95337
$26.99, mantecawinterfest.com
Age 2 years & under free
No in-and-out privileges

Hours: December 1-31, 2025
Monday-Thursday  4-9 p.m.
Friday-Sunday 12-9 p.m.
Christmas Day 4-9 p.m.

January 1-19, 2026, Thursday-Sunday 12-9 p.m.

Included with admission to the kid-centric holiday play land at Manteca's Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley is the popular Bounce Nation Inflatable Adventure, Train Rides and Light Displays. For an additional fee you can glide on the synthetic rink that mimics the experience of ice skating but doesn't contain any ice. Holiday Skating is $10/person for 45 minutes sessions (can only be purchased onsite).  The other optional experience is the Cozy Fire Pit Reservation  for 1 hour. Book onsite.

• Bounce Nation Inflatable Adventure features 20,000 square feet of inflatable fun.
• Train Rides on a miniature train travel through twinkling lights and wintery sights.
• Holiday light displays  to make spirits bright.

Manteca is kicking off a new tradition called Winterfest geared toward youngsters and their families.  

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.