Santa Comes to Critterville
Enjoy free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Critterville on Monday, December 8, 2025. There will be cookies, cocoa, and a chance to see some of Critterville's animal ambassadors.
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- Sacramento Splash 4426 Excelsior Rd, Mather, CA
Peanuts & Police: A Charlie Brown Holiday at Galt PD
Galt Police Department 455 Industrial Drive, Galt, CAThe Galt Police Department will have a holiday open house on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. This free event will include photos with Santa, a stroll through the police station, and holiday treats like cookie and hot cocoa.
FreeFortunate Feast (Oak Park)
Oak Park Community Center 3425 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Sacramento, CAThe 7th Annual Fortunate Feast takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Oak Park Community Center. Neighbors are welcome to attend this free community event. Breakfast, coffee or hot cocoa, new toys, gifts, holiday supplies, decor, and more will all be available for free. Santa will also be available at the event for photo opportunities.
FreeSacramento Santa Parade
Capitol Park Sacramento, CAThis year's Santa Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free holiday parade will circle Capitol Park beginning at 10am. Expect to see marching bands, horses, vehicles, clowns, and Santa Claus.
FreeSanta’s Arrival at Citrus Town Center
Citrus Town Center 7925 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CACelebrate Santa's Arrival at Citrus Town Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. There will be free photos with Santa, face painting, snow play tables, and a festive atmosphere. While this is a free event, donations for Santa photos are appreciated.
FreePopcorn with Santa in Elk Grove
The Popcorn Store 9679 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CAThe Popcorn Store in Elk Grove will have its free annual Popcorn with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. In addition to free photos with Santa, there will be free bags of gourmet white popcorn and a kids art activity table.
FreeChristmas at 40 Acres (Sold Out)
40 Acres Complex 35th Street, Sacramento, CACelebrate Christmas at 40 Acres on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free community event at Guild Theater and Underground Books will have photos with Santa, hands-on activities, face painting, crafts, treats, and more. There will also be cookies and hot cocoa. While this is a free event, registration is required.
FreePictures with the Grinch at Harley-Davidson Sacramento
Harley-Davidson of Sacramento 1000 Arden Way, Sacramento, CAIf your kids love The Grinch, Harley-Davidson of Sacramento will have free pictures with The Grinch on Saturday, December 14, 2025.
FreeHolidays at Koobs
Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CAHolidays at Koobs will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free holiday event in the Koobs Nature Area will have visits with Santa, and crafts for families that include ornament making, and cookie decorating.
FreeSanta at Strapping Store
Strapping Store 3405 Broadway, Sacramento, CASanta and Mrs Claus will be at Strapping Store in Oak Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Photos will take place from 1-3pm. There will also be cookies and cocoa.
FreeSanta Comes to Southpointe
Southpointe Christian Center 7520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CASanta comes to Southpointe Christian Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. There will be photos with Santa, hot cocoa, kids' crafts, and more at this free holiday event. The first 500 children (12 and under) will receive a free toy.
FreeHoliday Show: North Pole Review by Fratello Marionettes
Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 E 14th St, Davis, CAThe Fratello Marionettes will perform a free North Pole Review show on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The show will take place at 3pm at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library in Davis.
FreePosada Navideña
Placita MX 2331 K Street, Sacramento, CAPosada Navideña will be taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Placita MX in Sacramento. This free family-friendly event will have ponce, pan, tamales, aguinaldos for young kids, live mariachi music, local vendors, and more. While this is a free event, RSVP is required.
FreeSanta Claus Experience at Big Oak Nursery
Big Oak Nursery 10071 Grant Line Road, Elk Grove, CAA Santa Claus experience will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove. Enjoy free photos with Santa from 11am to 1pm.
FreeD1 Winter Wonderland in North Natomas
North Natomas Regional Park 4989 Natomas Blvd, Sacramento, CAThe free D1 Winter Wonderland takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at North Natomas Regional Park. There will be free ice skating, games, holiday workshops, and vendors. Santa will also make an appearance.
FreeSnowy Sunday with Anna, Elsa, & the Grinch
Fountains at Roseville 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CASnowy Sunday with Anna, Elsa & the Grinch takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This free event will have photo opportunities with these favorite wintertime characters as they roam the Fountains at Roseville while it snows at the center.
FreePosada Navideña (Franklin Blvd District)
Ethel Phillips Elementary School 2930 21st Ave, Sacramento, CACelebrate Posada Navideña at a free event with the Franklin Boulevard District on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Families can enjoy festive music, food, traditional drinks, kid-friendly activities, a visit from Santa, and more.
FreeLight Up Elk Grove
Old Town Plaza 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove, CAThe Chabad of Elk Grove will have its annual free Hanukkah celebration, Light Up Elk Grove on Sunday, December 14, 2025. There will be latkes and donuts, balloon twisting, face painting, cookie decorating, caricatures, a 9-ft LED menorah, and more at this free community event.
FreeSouthside Santa Parade 2025
McClatchy Park 3500 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CAThe Southside Santa Parade will kick off from McClatchy Park on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This free holiday event will have Santa visiting parks and schools in South Sacramento throughout the night. Families will be able to take free photos with Santa while enjoying a hot cocoa stand and Christmas carolers.
FreePosada Navideña (La Familia)
3301 37th Ave. Sacramento, CALa Familia will be having its annual Posada Navideña on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The free event will have activities for kids, hot chocolate, pan dulce, a visit from Santa, community resources, and more.
FreeWinterfest at Swanston Community Center (Cancelled)
Swanston Community Center 2350 Northrop Ave, Sacramento, CAWinterfest will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Swanston Community Center. This free event will include train rides, carnival games, snow machines, a dance party, hot cocoa, and more festive fun.
FreeAuburn’s Country Christmas
Old Town Auburn CACountry Christmas takes place in Auburn on December 13 & 20, 2025. This free holiday event will have a festive atmosphere with activities, vendors, holiday treats, live music, holiday decor, and more. Kids can enjoy visits with Santa and family-friendly activities.
FreeSanta’s Christmas Cottage in Historic Folsom (Cancelled)
Santa's Christmas Cottage 826 Sutter Street, Folsom, CAFor one of the best free photos with Santa in Sacramento, head to Santa's Christmas Cottage in Historic Folsom next to the ice rink. Take photos with your own camera and enjoy this festive atmosphere with Santa, Mrs Claus, Rudolph, and other holiday characters. Santa's Christmas Cottage is open in 2025 on Friday and Saturday evenings in December from 6-9pm.
FreeMeet Santa at Wild Sisters Book Co
Wild Sisters Book Company 3325 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CAKids will get to meet Santa for free on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Wild Sisters Book Co. Special guests Buddy the Elf and Mrs Claus will be joining in on the festive fun.
FreeRiver Park Holiday Lights Competition
5809 Callister Ave Sacramento, CAThe River Park Holiday Lights Competition will take place on December 20 & 21, 2025. Pick up a route map and voting ballot from the cocoa and cider station at 5809 Callister. Walk the route to vote for your favorite houses in holiday lights in 3 different categories. Santa will also be at the event on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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