Lodi's Magical Christmas — A New Holiday Tradition
Event Details
Lodi’s Magical Christmas brings a new seasonal celebration to the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds at 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, California 95240-2334, United States. The holiday experience turns the grounds into a winter wonderland featuring synchronized lights, drone performances each night, family activities and Christmas festivities.
The event is scheduled for November 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Phone: (888) 742-7469
Overview
Visitors can walk through music-synchronized installations such as a sparkling light tunnel, mega tree, giant ornament and a pavilion façade covered in mapped projections. Three choreographed drone shows are planned each night, weather permitting.
Guests may also use the interactive LED dance floor, participate in games, take holiday photos and watch snow fall in Lodi.
Additional attractions include an open-air skating rink and the Magical Express, a trackless holiday train illuminated from end to end. Crafts, a nativity scene, seasonal food, hot cocoa and other surprises contribute to the holiday setting.
Included With Admission
- Every synchronized light show
- Three drone shows nightly, weather permitting
- LED dance floor
- Interactive games
- Holiday photo opportunities
- Complete walk-through festival experience
Skating rink access, Magical Express train rides and select activities are not included in general admission and require separate tickets. Families can select which additional experiences they want.
The Lodi Grape Festival Grounds will be presented in a new way for the holidays, inviting families to include Lodi’s Magical Christmas in their seasonal celebrations.
Open Nights
- November 27–29, 2026
- December 2–6, 2026
- December 9–13, 2026
- December 16, 2026–January 3, 2027
The event operates each night from December 16 through January 3, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Hours
- Sunday–Thursday: 5–9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 5–10 p.m.
Location
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Admission
For a limited time, admission begins at:
- Adults ages 12 and older: $14.99
- Children ages 3–11: $9.99
- Children age 2 and younger: Free
Each paid ticket carries a $0.99 service charge. Skating, train rides and selected activities are ticketed separately on-site. Prices and event details are subject to change.
The event listing also states admission is $9.99 and up.
Additional Listed Dates
- Saturday, November 28 to Monday, January 4
- Sunday, November 29 to Tuesday, January 5
- Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, January 9
- Friday, December 4 to Sunday, January 10
- Saturday, December 5 to Monday, January 11
- Sunday, December 6 to Tuesday, January 12
- Thursday, December 10 to Saturday, January 16
- Friday, December 11 to Sunday, January 17
- Saturday, December 12 to Monday, January 18
- Sunday, December 13 to Tuesday, January 19
- Thursday, December 17 to Saturday, January 23
- Friday, December 18 to Sunday, January 24
- Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 25
- Sunday, December 20 to Tuesday, January 26
- Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 27
- Tuesday, December 22 to Thursday, January 28
- Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 29
- Thursday, December 24 to Saturday, January 30
- Friday, December 25 to Sunday, January 31
- Saturday, December 26 to Monday, February 1
- Sunday, December 27 to Tuesday, February 2
- Monday, December 28 to Wednesday, February 3
- Tuesday, December 29 to Thursday, February 4
- Wednesday, December 30 to Friday, February 5
- Thursday, December 31 to Saturday, February 6
- Friday, January 1 to Sunday, February 7
- Saturday, January 2 to Monday, February 8
- Sunday, January 3 to Tuesday, February 9