Celebrate the Season at Downtown Lodi’s Holiday Extravaganza!

Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Lodi! This year, the Downtown Lodi Holiday Extravaganza is packed with festive events for the whole family. From Small Business Saturday to the After-Hours Shopping Stroll, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

At Visit Lodi, we are also offering 25% off all Lodi merchandise during the holidays! Stop by our downtown Lodi Visitors Center, Daily, 10am to 5pm, to shop!

Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 30, 12-5 pm

Kick off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday! Join us downtown to support our local shops and enjoy festive activities:

• Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Gingerbread House and indulge in a hot chocolate from the cozy stand.
• Live Music will fill the air, creating a joyful ambiance as you shop.
• Carriage Rides are back! Enjoy a classic holiday ride through Downtown Lodi from 12-4 pm every weekend until Christmas Eve.
• Downtown Lighting Ceremony: At 5:00 pm, watch as Downtown Lodi lights up to officially begin the holiday season!

Lodi Light Parade & Tree Lighting – Thursday, December 5, 6:17 pm

Nothing says holiday magic like a parade of lights! Gather downtown for the Lodi Light Parade, starting at 6:17 pm. Don’t miss the City of Lodi Tree Lighting Ceremony just before the parade at around 5:30 pm. It’s a night full of dazzling lights and holiday cheer.

Gifting Stroll & Decor Voting – Saturday, December 7, 12-5 pm

Bring your holiday spirit to the Gifting Stroll on Saturday, December 7. From 12 to 5 pm, enjoy:

• Holiday Shopping: Stroll through Downtown Lodi’s charming shops, perfect for finding unique holiday gifts.
• Photos with Santa: Stop by the Woolworth Building to capture a special holiday memory with Santa Claus.
• Storefront Decorating Contest: Cast your vote for the most festive storefront display in downtown!

After-Hours Shopping Stroll – Thursday, December 12, 5-8 pm

Wrap up the holiday festivities with our After-Hours Shopping Stroll. On this special night:

• Late-Night Shopping: Downtown Lodi businesses will stay open until 8 pm, offering specials and deals to encourage local shopping.
• Live Music and Santa: Enjoy live music in Post Office Plaza, where Santa & the Gingerbread House will make a final appearance.
• Carriage Rides and Decorating Contest Winner Announcement: Enjoy a leisurely carriage ride and find out which storefront took home the top prize for holiday decor!

Plus, More Holiday Fun!

Throughout the Downtown Lodi Holiday Extravaganza, you can enjoy carriage rides, caroling, live music, a hot chocolate stand, and festive holiday displays. Free transit is available on event days, and parking limits have been extended to make your holiday shopping even easier.

Join us in Downtown Lodi for a holiday season filled with joy, community spirit, and festive fun. See you there!