AROUND TOWN: JULY 2026
White Hot Summer Night 2026 returns to Evanelle Vineyards this year.
Photographer Kristen Prieto photography
July 2nd to 5th
The Greatest Show On Earth®
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®
Save Mart Center
www.savemartcenter.com
The circus is bringing next-level family fun to the Save Mart Center. The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is a non-stop celebration of jaw-dropping acts, laugh-out-loud fun, and memory-making moments you won’t want to miss. The Greatest Show On Earth® is the world’s most unforgettable party, and the best seat in the house is the one right next to the ones you love.
July 3rd
3rd Annual Independence Spectacular
City of Visalia
Riverway Sports Park
www.visitvisalia.com
The City of Visalia invites everyone to the 3rd Annual Independence Spectacular, a free, family-friendly celebration packed with live entertainment, food, music, a kids’ zone, and a jaw-dropping firework show to cap off the night at the Riverway Sports Park. The event takes place from 6:00PM to 10:00PM.
July 4th
Fresno Grizzlies 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Chukchansi Park
www.milb.com/fresno
A Central Valley tradition like no other, Independence Day at Chukchansi Park is a can’t-miss event. Join the Fresno Grizzlies for a night of celebration and entertainment before the largest fireworks show in the Central Valley lights up the sky. This event is presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino and ABC30.
July 11th
White Hot Summer Night 2026
Presidents Club
Evanelle Vineyards
www.communitymedical.org/donate
The Presidents Club’s signature fundraiser, White Hot Summer Night, returns for an unforgettable evening. Guests are invited to don their finest white attire and enjoy an elegant night of exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live music, dancing, and exciting auction opportunities, all benefiting the Community Cancer Institute. The festivities begin at 6:00PM.
July 18th
Billy Joel Tribute: Billy Nation
Tower Theatre
www.fresnotowertheater.com
A musical celebration of an artist whose catalog has over 33 top 40 hits, Billy Nation entertains audiences with a high-energy authentic concert experience of Billy Joel classics from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. This is perfect for those who want to re-live those magical memories, or even enjoying that experience for the first time, like traveling back in time.
July 19th
World Cup Finals Watch Party
Mainzer Theater
www.themainzer.com
Head to Mainzer Theater in Downtown Merced for the World Cup Finals Watch Party on the third Sunday in July, starting at noon. Book your reservation on Open Table. Guests dining or attending an event at Mainzer receive complimentary valet parking at El Capitan Hotel—just let the valet team know you’re visiting the theater.
July 26th
Visalia Summer Festival
It’s a Neighborhood Thing
Visalia Convention Center
@itsaneighborhoodthing
It’s a Neighborhood Thing will be at the Visalia Convention Center with over 110 vendors from throughout the Central Valley for the Visalia Summer Festival. There will be an outdoor food court with over 20 eats and drinks and 100+ vendors inside. The event features free entry, is family-friendly, and will run from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
For more information contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.
