February
Amgen Tour of California – The Amgen Tour of California is a nine-day cycling road race that runs from northern to
southern California. The race features 128 cyclists and 16 of the top pro teams from around the world. For more
information,
click here.
April
Earth Day in the Park – Earth Day in the Park is one of Modesto’s largest annual events, with upwards of 15,000
in attendance, weather permitting. The event takes place in Graceada
Park and offers approximately 90 vendor booths with a
variety of earth friendly products, services and
resources as well as free entertainment and family fun.
For more information, please call (209) 577-5494.
June
National Trails Day – Founded by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day is an opportunity to celebrate
trails, thank trail maintainers and volunteers and learn about and enjoy the many health benefits trails provide.
For more information,
click here.
July
Movies at Mancini – Free teen movie nights begin in July with terrific movies, fun friends and crazy contests. For more information, call (209) 577-5344.
August
Movies at Mancini – Free family movie nights begin in August with fun games and activities. For more information, call (209) 577-5344.
September
Movies at Mancini – Free movie nights continue through September with fun games and activities. For more information, call (209) 577-5344.
December
Holiday Parade – The annual Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade and Downtown Extravaganza occurs
the first Saturday of December in downtown Modesto. Festivities include the Celebration of Lights Parade, craft
fair, traditional Dickens Faire and Farmer’s Market. For more information, click here.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – Modesto's official Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is held
the Thursday before the Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade and Downtown Extravaganza. Santa, the Mayor, and
other city officials are on hand for the festivities, with Santa and the Mayor having the honor of "flipping
the switch" that will light up the tree. For more information, click here.
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