Come out and support downtown small businesses!
If the idea of braving the crowds at big box stores makes you want to hide this month, don’t go all Grinch on us just yet! The Downtown Lemoore businesses have you covered.
Did you know that Downtown Lemoore has more than 135 independently owned and operated businesses? From dining and retail to services and entertainment, our downtown is the place where you can share a laugh with friends or pick up a unique gift for a special occasion. And while we love your support all year round, the Jingle and Mingle event which is hosted by the City of Lemoore as a way to highlight the annual Christmas Tree lighting is an extra special way to come and show your love for our community Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Support your favorite locally owned shops and work on those holiday shopping lists while kicking off the holidays in Downtown Lemoore with this free family fun holiday event. Many of the local Downtown shops will be open and offering promotions and goodies. While guest vendors will line D Street, for some extra holiday treats, there is a lot going on Downtown this weekend.
Jingle and Mingle Highlights
Activities take place from Noon to 8:00 pm, with shopping, photos with Santa, and more
during the afternoon and culminating with the Lighting of the Downtown Christmas Tree by the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department at 7:00 pm.
Come enjoy the spirit of the holidays with the Sarah A. Mooney Museum. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, play games, have a hayride, enjoy arts & crafts, and listen to live music with us from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 542 West D Street in Downtown Lemoore.
SHOP AND MINGLE WITH DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS TO WIN! Don't forget to grab your goodie bag, or your Downtown Passport from the City of Lemoore booth for a chance to win some awesome prizes and get awesome deals from the Downtown Businesses. This year the Downtown Merchants are offering guests a goodie bag of swag and deals during their visit to Downtown during the Jingle and Mingle event. You can also be entered into a raffle to win one of many specially curated gift baskets or gift cards from one of the many participating businesses just by visiting the merchants Downtown. Fill out your Passport (no purchase necessary) and turn it back into the City of Lemoore booth for your chance to win.
Come with your pocketbooks and be ready to #supportlocal. The goal is for the local shops, makers, and visitors to #FEELTHELOVE and see what Downtown has to offer. Make sure to bring some cash for vendors who are cash-only. D Street will be closed, so plan to park on the outskirts; most parking can be found within one block of D Street.
Even More This Holiday Season
Can’t make it downtown for Jingle and Mingle? Shop downtown anytime this holiday and pledge to shop small in the coming year to help support small businesses. Meet friends for lunch, then explore the shops, boutiques, salons, and more. Bring the family and schedule some time at Lemoore Labyrinth or the Lemoore Stadium Cinemas. Supporting our local businesses helps our community thrive.
Sunday, December 1 - The Grumpy Grinch's Gallup
Join the Lemoore Police Officers Association before the Jingle and Mingle event for a fun-filled walk/stroll that also has a lot of community heart. The event starts at 10:00 am in front of the Lemoore Cinemas. All participants are encouraged to dress as Grinchy as possible for this fun 5K run/3K walk. The entry fee is $20 dollars OR 1 unwrapped toy that will be given to a child in need this holiday season. We hope to see everyone there and to show that Grumpy Grinch that our Lemoore Citizens put the WHO in Whoville!
Saturday, December 7 - Join us for the annual Downtown Lemoore Christmas Parade. The Downtown Lemoore Christmas Parade continues to draw hundreds of kids and adults to Downtown Lemoore each year to see the lights of the floats travel the historic streets of Downtown Lemoore. The annual parade has become a much-loved holiday tradition, for locals and visitors. Join us this year for a Very Merry Disney Christmas, on December 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm to view the lighted floats, marching bands, dancers, and more on D Street.
Friday, December 13 - The City of Lemoore invites you to Sweets for Seniors at the Lemoore Civic Auditorium at 8:00 am for free breakfast, entertainment, and desserts. The Civic Auditorium is located Downtown at 435 C Street. This event is sponsored by the American Legion and Jamison High School.
Saturday, December 14 - Join the City of Lemoore at a Breakfast with Santa, in partnership with the Lemoore Lions Club and Jamison High School. This year's breakfast will be from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Lemoore Recreation Center at 721 W. Cinnamon Street, Lemoore. Free entry to the event, however, tickets for breakfast are $15 and must be purchased in advance from the Rec Dept. or online HERE. We hope to see you there, for breakfast, arts and crafts, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, and more.