Wild Nights and Holiday Lights (Folsom)

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights returns to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary on December 4-6, 10-13, and 18-22, 2026. The zoo is transformed into a holiday wonderland with tons of twinkling lights. The Folsom Valley Railway miniature train also provides nighttime rides through holiday lights aboard the Starlight Express on the same evenings.

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights is one of the best holiday events in Sacramento for kids. Note that the event is from 5pm to 8:30pm, but last entry is 8pm.

Want to know what to expect? Read my guide to visiting Wild Nights and Holiday Lights.