Gather
Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Start the evening together with complimentary Christmas treats.
Behold the Light of the World
Step into the story of Christmas.
A beautiful Christmas tradition for the whole family.
For three nights this December, experience the story of Jesus Christ brought to life through live actors, music, scripture, narration, and immersive outdoor scenes.
When
Saturday–Monday
December 12–14, 2026
Time
6:00–8:00 PM
nightly
Where
Fresno Temple Outdoor Pavilion
6290 N. Valentine Ave, Fresno
Sat–Mon, Dec 12–14, 2026 · 6–8 PM
Fresno Temple Outdoor Pavilion, 6290 N. Valentine Ave, Fresno
Free • No Reservations Required • Tour in English and Spanish
A Family Christmas Tradition
A Christmas tradition
worth keeping
Christmas fills up quickly.
But some traditions give us something back.
Come together with the people you love. Slow down for an evening. Watch your children experience the wonder of the Christmas story. Remember together why we celebrate.
Whether this is your family's first year or something you return to every Christmas, we hope the Fresno Live Nativity becomes one of those traditions your family looks forward to year after year.
Come for the experience.
Return for the tradition.
The Evening Experience
An evening your family
will remember
Discover
Petting Zoo
A favorite stop for children and families.
Remember
Christmas Photo Moments
Capture a Christmas memory together.
Listen
Live Christmas Music
Enjoy Christmas performances from local singers, musicians and groups.
More than something to watch.
A story to experience.
Travel back more than 2,000 years as the story of Jesus Christ unfolds around you.
Walk through immersive outdoor scenes with live actors, scripture, narration and music—from Bethlehem and the shepherds, to the manger, and ultimately the hope of the Resurrection.
From the manger to the empty tomb, experience a story of hope.
Everyone is welcome
You don't need to belong to a church.
You don't need to know the Christmas story.
You don't need a ticket or reservation.
You don't need to dress a certain way.
COME.
The Fresno Live Nativity is our gift to the community—a place for families, friends and neighbors of every background to experience something peaceful, uplifting and meaningful this Christmas.
Come as you are.
Come and see.
Plan your visit
When
Saturday–Monday
December 12–14, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Come anytime during event hours.
Admission
Completely free
No tickets.
No reservations.
No registration.
Parking
Plenty of free parking
What to wear
This is primarily an outdoor walking experience. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes suitable for grass and outdoor surfaces.
Families
Children of all ages are welcome. Strollers and mobility devices may be used, although portions of the experience take place on grass and outdoor surfaces.
Good to know
Yes. The Nativity is primarily outdoors and includes walking across grass and other outdoor surfaces.
Yes. Strollers and mobility devices are welcome, although some portions of the route are on grass.
Yes. Christmas photo opportunities will be available for families and friends.
Behold the Light of the World
Make it part of your family's Christmas.
For one evening, leave the rush behind.
Come together.
Experience the story.
Feel the light.
Make a Christmas memory.
And perhaps begin a tradition your family will return to for years to come.
Saturday–Monday · December 12–14
6:00–8:00 PM
Free • No Tickets • Everyone Welcome
Dec 12–14 · 6–8 PM
Free • No Tickets
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Fresno Live Nativity 2026
Nightly December 12–14, 6:00–8:00 PM. Come any of the three evenings.