After the Black Friday chaos, take a break and spend the morning at a Black Friday Bash at Space To Play on Friday, November 29, 2025. Admission is $10 from 9am to 12pm for three hours of play. There will also be free coffee and hot cocoa.
Santa will be at the Woodland Train Depot on Saturday, November 29, 2025. There will be family fun, activities for kids, fire trucks, and more. A family donation to the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways will include a visit with Santa and a holiday ornament for each child.
The Annual Dickens Street Faire in Elk Grove takes place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Old Town Elk Grove will be full of festive fun and vendors over Thanksgiving weekend. Santa will be rescued by the fire department. There will be free entertainment, a kids' craft corner, and live performers. After the vendors close, the event switches to Christmas with carolers and a storytime with Santa. A Christmas tree lighting will take place at 6pm.
Cocoa & Cookies with Santa is a free holiday event taking place on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Elk Grove. There will be interactive activities for kids such as building your own stuffy, and an arts and crafts table. Children will get to meet and take a photo with Santa.
The Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, November 30, 2025. This free event will include the annual tree lighting and fireworks will begin at 7pm. There will be hay rides, train rides, snow, Santa, a live nativity, and more. Bring a new, unwrapped gift to stuff a squad car for kids in need.