Christmas at Kearney: Holiday Tales
Visitors take a guided tour through the historic turn-of-the-20th-century Kearney Mansion, adorned with more than a dozen decorated Christmas trees. Each tree is uniquely styled by local decorators to represent a classic Christmas carol. Tours also take guests through the Ranch Kitchen and into the museum gallery.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Public mansion tours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at noon, 1:30PM, and 3:00PM.
Food & Drink
A Holiday Tea Party is scheduled for December 12; the page gives no further food or drink details.
Parking
A cash-only parking fee per vehicle is collected at the Kearney Park entrance.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book your mansion tour in advance, since reservations are encouraged and only tours between November 20 and January 3 include the holiday tree display.
- Bring cash for the parking fee, which is collected per vehicle at the Kearney Park entrance when you arrive.
- Allow about an hour for the guided tour, because it also takes you through the Ranch Kitchen and into the Gallery.
- If you are coming with ten or more people, call ahead to book a private group tour, which can be scheduled any day of the week by appointment.
- Book the Santa Meet & Greet separately if your kids want to see Santa, since it runs only on December 5 and 6 alongside the Christmas Market.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: each tree represents a Christmas carol, done by a local decorator
- Santa Meet & Greet with a Christmas Market on December 5 and 6, booked separately
- Holiday Tea Party on December 12, separate ticket
- Succulent Social on December 18, separate ticket
Links & Contact
Run by Fresno City & County Historical Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see on the holiday tour?
More than a dozen Christmas trees fill Kearney Mansion. This year each tree represents a Christmas carol, from Silent Night to Mele Kalikimaka, and each is done by a different local decorator. The tour also covers the Ranch Kitchen and the Gallery.
How long does the tour take?
The guided tour of the mansion runs about an hour. That includes the Gallery and the Ranch Kitchen.
Do we need to reserve ahead?
Advance reservations are encouraged for public mansion tours. To see the holiday display, pick a tour between November 20 and January 3.
Are there special activities during the season?
Yes. There's a Meet & Greet with Santa and a Christmas Market on December 5 and 6, a Holiday Tea Party on December 12 and a Succulent Social on December 18. Each one is booked separately.
Where do we park?
The mansion is inside Kearney Park. A cash-only parking fee per vehicle is collected at the park entrance.
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