A Small-Town Christmas Weekend in Lodi Wine Country
Experience the warmth of a small-town Christmas surrounded by Lodi wine country. See downtown sparkle during the Parade of Lights, stroll through an illuminated winery, visit the Festival of Trees and return to Lockewood Vineyards for dinner by the fireplace and an evening in the heated spa.
Christmas Small-Town Weekend
Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6
Suggested Itinerary
Request Early Check-in at 2:00 pm | Thursday, December 3
Lodi Parade of Lights — Thursday, December 3
The City Hall tree lighting begins around 5:30 p.m., followed by the parade at 6:17 p.m. Downtown fills with illuminated floats, music, holiday displays and Santa. Downtown Lodi holiday guide
Oak Farm Christmas Stroll — Friday, December 4
The adults-only evening includes an illuminated winery, wagon rides, a welcome pour, seasonal drinks, food and holiday vendors. Oak Farm Christmas Stroll
Festival of Trees — Saturday, December 5
Held at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum at Micke Grove Park, the event features decorated trees, children's activities, seasonal entertainment, crafts and an old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere. Lodi annual events
Downtown holiday activities
Depending on the weekend, visitors may find:
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Santa at Post Office Plaza
Holiday storefront displays
Scavenger hunts
Caroling and live music
Late-night shopping
Downtown tasting rooms and restaurants
Saturday evening, December 5
After a day of wine tasting, holiday shopping and small-town festivities, return to your private vineyard retreat. Gather for dinner beside the fireplace, share a bottle of Lodi wine under the patio heaters, or relax in the heated spa beneath the country sky.
Sunday morning, December 6
Enjoy coffee and a leisurely breakfast at Lockewood Vineyards. Pack-up and check-out by 11:00 a.m. Safe travels home!