• Fair Oaks Tree Lighting

    Village Park, Plaza 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA

    The Fair Oaks Tree Lighting will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Families will be able to take photo ops with Santa, the Grinch, and Elsa. There will be hands-on activities for kids, performances, a snow fall, and more festive fun. 

    Free
  • Vernon Street Town Square Tree Lighting

    Vernon Street Town Square 311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA

    Downtown Roseville will kick off the holidays with a free tree lighting on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The tree lighting will occur in Vernon Street Town Square. There will be family-friendly holiday activities, Santa visits, a kids activity zone, and maybe even some snow. 

    Free
  • Downtown Candlelight Parade and Winter Wonderland

    G Street Plaza Davis, CA

    The annual Candlelight Parade and Winter Wonderland in Davis will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The Candlelight Parade will begin at 6pm from the Davis Food Co-op Parking Lot and end at G Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets). The winter wonderland event will begin after the parade and will include horse and carriage rides, photo opportunities with characters and a fire truck, free showings of the short film, Olaf's Frozen Adventure at the Varsity Theatre, and more holiday fun. 

    Free
  • Lodi Parade of Lights

    Downtown Lodi Lodi, CA

    Parade of Lights will march through downtown Lodi on Thursday, December 4, 2025. This free event is a beloved holiday spectacle with festive lights, vehicles, entertainment, and Santa Claus. The parade begins at 6:17pm. 

    Free
  • River District Community Extravaganza

    Mirasol Village Park 400 Pipevine St, Sacramento, CA

    The annual River District Community Extravaganza will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025. This free holiday event in Mirasol Village Park will include free photos with Santa, family-friendly arts and crafts, free hot chocolate, cookie decorating, games, and more. 

    Free
  • Woodland Holiday Tree Lighting

    701 Main Street Woodland, CA

    The Woodland Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on the First Friday of December on December 5, 2025. This free event will include photos with Santa from 6-9pm, the tree lighting at 7pm, and trackless train rides down Main Street Woodland from 7-9pm. 

    Free
  • Holiday in the Park at Arden Park

    Arden Park 1000 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento, CA

    Holiday in the Park will kick off a festive tree lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Arden Park. Photos with Santa will take place after the tree lighting. There will also be crafts for kids and hot chocolate. 

    Free
  • Holiday Extravaganza and Tree Lighting in North Highlands

    Kay F. Dahill Community Center 6040 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA

    The North Highlands Holiday Extravaganza and Tree Lighting takes place on Friday, December 5, 2025. The free holiday event will include an outdoor ice skating rink, cookie decorating, free hot cocoa bar, and Grinch caricature portraits. A snowfall will occur after the tree lighting.  

    Free
  • Annual Natomas Chamber Holiday Tree Lighting

    South Natomas Community Center 2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA

    The Annual Natomas Chamber Holiday Tree Lighting takes place on Friday, December 5, 2025. This free holiday event will have Santa, arts and crafts, free hot cocoa, candy canes, and more holiday cheer. 

    Free
  • West Sacramento Tree Lighting

    West Sacramento City Hall 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA

    The West Sacramento Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 in front of City Hall. This free holiday event will include photos with Santa, family-friendly activities and games, live music, entertainment, and Santa arriving to the tree lighting by firetruck. 

    Free
  • Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Folsom

    Sutter Street Folsom, CA

    The Historic Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting is on Friday, December 5, 2025. Santa will make his debut, and there will be live performances, entertainment, crafts, bounce houses, and more. The tree lighting takes place at 7:30pm. 

    Free
  • Taylor Swift: Laser Concert Series

    MOSAC 400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA

    Taylor Swift: Laser Concert Series will take place on Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025 inside the UC Davis Multiverse Theater at MOSAC. This is a one-of-a-kind immersive music experience where full-dome lasers will be paired with Taylor Swift songs. Shows are an hour long. 

    $20
  • Lighting of the Night in Galt

    4th Street Promenade Galt, CA

    The City of Galt gets into the holiday spirit with Lighting of the Night on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The free holiday festivities will include Santa photos, a tree lighting ceremony, Christmas parade, and a holiday market. 

    Free
  • Just For Kids: Wreath Making

    Soil Born Farms 2140 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA

    Kids can participate in wreath making at Soil Born Farms on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Kids will get to search around the farm that they can use in natural wreaths they'll create. This program is for kids ages 6-11. 

    $30
  • Holiday Magic at Sacramento Zoo

    Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA

    Join the Sacramento Zoo for Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 6, 2025. There will be educational activities, animals enjoying holiday enrichment, and photos with Santa from 9am to 1:30pm in the Kampala Cafe. Holiday Magic is included with regular zoo admission. 

    $17
  • Xfinity Free Skate at Downtown Sacramento Ice Skating Rink

    Ali Youssefi Square 7th & K Streets, Sacramento, CA

    There will be a an Xfinity Free Skate on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Skating Rink. Families can enjoy free ice skating from 10am to 12pm. 

    Free
  • Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade

    Vernon Street Town Square 311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA

    The Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in downtown Roseville. The parade marches down Vernon Street and begins at 10:30am. Vendors will be open before the parade at 10am at Vernon Street Town Square. This free parade will have floats, horses, Santa, and more. 

    Free
  • Frosty Winter Market

    Big Oak Nursery 10071 Grant Line Road, Elk Grove, CA

    Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove will have a Frosty Winter Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This free event will have vendors, refreshments, and free photos with Santa. 

    Free
  • Lodi Fire Foundation Annual Christmas Festival

    Hutchins Street Square 25 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA

    The Lodi Fire Foundation Annual Christmas Festival will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This free holiday event will have Santa, crafts, games, food, and more. 

    Free
  • Candy Cane Lane at Delta Shores

    Delta Shores 8270 Delta Shores Circle, South Sacramento, CA

    Get in the holiday spirit at Candy Cane Lane at Delta Shores on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This free family-friendly event will include storytime and photo ops with Buddy the Elf, face painting, crafts, seasonal treats, and more. While this is a free event, registration is required. 

    Free
  • Galt’s First Sensory Playground Opening

    Galt Sports Complex Playground 1022 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA

    The City of Galt will have a ribbon cutting ceremony for all to attend for the opening of its first sensory playground opening on Saturday, December 6, 2025. There will be sweet treats while kids get to experience the new playground at the Galt Sports Complex. 

    Free
  • Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides at Loehmann’s Plaza

    Loehmann's Plaza Shopping Center 2577 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Sacramento, CA

    Enjoy the holiday season with a horse and carriage ride to celebrate Santa's arrival at Loehmann's Plaza on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Carriage rides last for 5 minutes and are $5 per person with proceeds benefitting Sacramento SPCA. Advance tickets are required, and are limited. Children ages 2 and under ride free on a lap. 

    $5
  • Winters Lighted Tractor Parade

    Downtown Winters Winters, CA

    The annual Winters Lighted Tractor Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The parade will begin at 6pm in downtown Winters. There will be family-friendly holiday activities during the day before the parade beginning at 1pm. 

    Free
  • Sacramento Philharmonic Winter Concert (Davis)

    Arthur F. Turner Community Library 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento, CA

    Musicians from the Sacramento Philharmonic will play a free winter concert of classical music on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in Davis. 

    Free
  • Illumination Holiday Festival in Elk Grove

    District 56 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CA

    The annual Illumination Holiday Festival will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This favorite free holiday event in Elk Grove will have a special one day ice skating rink, Santa photo ops, bounce houses for kids, and winter carnival games. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6pm which will be followed by a snowfall finale. 

    Free
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