The 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.
Tutu School Elk Grove will have a Nutcracker Day Camp on Monday, December 22, 2025 for little super plums. Dancers will get to participate in Nutcracker-themed crafts, a festive ballet lesson, play games, enjoy storytime, and more. Dancers should bring their own lunch to the day camp.
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights returns to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary in December 2025. 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.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
The Little Gym in Elk Grove will have a Read Move & Groove on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Kids can will get to enjoy a reading of The Snowy Day. There will also be a craft, snack, and open gym time. This event is open to non-members and is geared toward children ages 4 months to 5 years old.
Families can go tubing for free for several days and nights in December 2025 on the Winter Tube Hill at Bayside Church in El Dorado Hills. This is a free event on a tube hill (no snow) for all to enjoy.
Glide over to Skatetown Ice Arena for a Christmas Eve Pajama Skate Party on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. There will be laser and disco light shows, snow falling from the ceiling, games, a live DJ, beginner skater lessons, and more. Children 4 and under receive free admission, including skates, with a paid adult.
The annual Davis Food Co-Op Christmas Eve Holiday Meal will take place on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 from 3-5pm. This is free for anyone to attend at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center.
It's a Christmas miracle! Country Club Lanes will have unlimited free bowling on Christmas Day from 9am to 4pm. Shoe rentals do need to be purchased which are $6.75 per person. Laser tag will also be available for $5 per person per game.
Go ice skating under the sparkling Christmas tree and festive atmosphere at Rudolph's Christmas Party on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Historic Folsom ice rink.
A Princess & Me Royal Tea will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Sotherton Tea Room in Lincoln. There will be treats, tea, and a meet-and-greet with this month's princess.
The Sacramento Kings will have a Sesame Street-themed Kids and Family Day game on Saturday, December 27, 2025. This is a 2pm day game against the Dallas Mavericks with a Sesame Street theme. There will be a Cookie Monster scavenger hunt through the arena. Kids can collect stamps to redeem for a cookie and dental kit. The first 7,000 fans in attendance will receive a complimentary Elmo bucket hat. Additional activities include face painting and balloon art.
MOSAIC Children's Museum in Woodland will have a Kids' New Year's Day Eve Party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. There will be a countdown to a ball drop, interactive crafts, and themed fun to ring in the New Year early in the day. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Kick off 2026 at Noon Year's Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Sacramento History Museum. This family-friendly event will include a balloon drop, a countdown to noon, craft stations with the Sacramento Children's Museum, face painting, and storytimes at 10:30am and 11:30am. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Ring in 2026 at a Noon Year's Eve Pajama Party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Aerospace Museum of California. The festive celebration will include New Year's crafts, a balloon drop countdown, sing-alongs, and a hot cocoa bar.
Kids can enjoy New Year's Play at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This New Year's Eve celebration will include hourly bubble stomps and themed activities. There is special $5 admission for the event.
Glide into 2026 at a Rockin' New Year's Eve Party at the Historic Folsom ice rink on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The day will include a 12pm Noon Year's Eve Celebration, 6pm & 8pm figure skating shows, and an 8pm ball drop party.
Ring in 2026 at a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 at The Crocker Art Museum. Little ones can enjoy this free celebration at the early time of 10:30am with live performances and music, storytimes, interactive activities, and more.
A countdown to noon will take place at Noon Year's Eve at Wild Sisters Book Co on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. There will be stories and crafts at this free celebration.
Little ones can celebrate Noon Year's Eve at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Doors will open at 11am and a balloon drop will take place at 12pm. $10 per child also gets you two hours of play. There will be crafts and face painting.
BusyKids in Folsom will have its annual Noon Year's Eve Party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Kids will enjoy a countdown with confetti and balloons. There will be crafts, treats, and open play.
Celebrate the start of 2026 at Countdown to Noon Year's Eve at The Little Gym in Elk Grove on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Kids will get to enjoy storytime, crafts, and tumble in the gym before counting down to a ball drop at noon. Non-members are welcome.
The Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento will have a free Noon Year's Eve party for kids on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. There will be music, dancing, sparkling juice, a photo booth, and a countdown to noon.
Skate into 2026 at Noon Year's Eve at Roller King in Roseville. There will be a countdown, balloon drop, and prizes. The $25 admission fee includes roller skate rental.
Dance your way into 2026 at a Kids NYE Silent Disco on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Uncle Charlie's Firehouse & Brew in Folsom. For $15, kids will receive pizza and get to enjoy a silent disco party during the day on New Year's Eve.