Special Events

Welcome to the City of Patterson! Thank you for your interest in holding a special event in our City. From sporting events to community based festivals and parades, the City of Patterson is proud to host numerous events every year. A completed special event permit application may be filed as early as one year before the event, but no later than 60 days prior to event date. A $50 non-refundable application fee must be paid upon submission of your completed application. Please read all of the following information, then complete and turn in this application to the Patterson Recreation Department located at the The Hammon Senior Center. Keep in mind we are here to assist you in completing all of the City’s requirements so you may have a successful event!
 For any more information on Special Events,
 please call the City of Patterson's' Recreation Department at (209)895-8080,
 or email us at: specialevents@ci.patterson.ca.us
                                                           The City of Patterson's Special Events
                skate_movie night photo(smaller size)   Skate Ride & Movie Night

Bring your skate board, roller blades, scooter or bike down to the down town Patterson Circle and skate the circle! This free event is fun for the whole family!

Helmets are required, knee and elbow pads are strongly encouraged. If you need a Helmet or a scooter you may rent one with us free during the event. We will be watching a movie when the sun goes down!

Need a break from skating? Check out the car show located on South 3rd Street. The Car show will be available all throughout the event!

Age:    All ages are welcome!
Parents must be present to register children for the event.

Date: Friday, September 21st
Time: 5:30 Registration, 6:00 PM Skating

Cost: FREE!

Other Details: If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor for this event, please contact the Recreation Department at (209) 895_8080 or email us at knelson@ci.patterson.ca.us
The Circus is Coming to Town!

Step right up and join us at the Walter Brothers Circus coming again to Patterson this fall! All ages are welcome at this event that is sure to be fun for the whole family! The show will go on rain or shine.

Ages: All ages are welcome!
Dates: September 26th- 30th
Times: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: Patterson Sports Complex,
16651 Ward Ave., Patterson, CA 95363
Cost: Kids 12 and under: $10, Adults $15
Other Details: Receive ONE FREE child's ticket with the purchase of an Adult ticket - Limit one child per paid adult. Child must be accompanied by the paid adult at the time of the show.
           Patterson's Annual             Car Show!
All types of vehicles are welcome!

​When: Friday, September 21st
Pre-Registration: 
 $10 by September 19th
$15 by September 20th and Day of Show

Send Entry Form and Make Check Payable to: Adventure Christian Church
P.O Box 928 Patterson, CA 95363.

For entry forms and more visit: www.pattersoncarshow.org

For more information call
Organizer, Ken Haskamp:  (209) 406-9298

Where: Downtown Patterson South Del Puerto Ave.
     Off the Circle!

Vehicle check in: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Show: 6:00 - 9:00 PM 





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SANTA & FRIENDS JOLLY HOUR

Take pictures with Santa & Buddy The Elf! Join us for appetizers, holiday treats, games, music and a fun time at the Hammon Senior Center with Santa's Jolly Hour! Santa will be there for pictures by the fire. Limited tickets are available at the Recreation Department.

Age:  All ages are welcome!
Date: Friday, December 14th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Hammon Senior Center

Cost: $7.00 pre- sale, $10.00 at the door
                                     Trunk- or -Treat
Join us for an evening of fun filled with games, activities, prizes, face painting and of course trunk- or- treating candy!

Age: All ages are welcome!
Date: Wednesday, October 31st
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Historic Downtown Patterson
Cost: FREE!
Other Details: If you are interested in decorating a trunk, volunteering or donating candy please visit us at the Recreation Department at 1033 W. Las Palmas Ave. or call us at (209) 895-8080.trunk or treat photo part 2(smaller size)