There are so many fun things to do in Sacramento, CA. Keep reading for some of the fun events happening this December.
Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting
When: December 2, 2022
Where: 905 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
“Join Folsom as they light up the annual community Christmas Tree, in the center of the Folsom Ice Rink. The entire district is closed to Vehicle traffic and transformed into a picturesque Christmas Village. Activities stretch from the Plaza all the way up Historic Sutter Street.
The charm of Historic Folsom attracts thousands of attendees year after year. The event is jam-packed with fun interactive event booths, music, Santa visits, ice skating, kids activities, food trucks, and performances by local community groups.” Learn more here.
When: December 3, 2022
Where: 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757
“Celebrate the holiday with families, friends, and neighbors at the Third Annual Illumination Holiday Festival. This year’s event has been expanded to include a variety of activities for the entire family! Shop for special gifts in the Vendor Village, enjoy some holiday delicacies, celebrate traditions from around the globe, strap on some skates and glide on an ice rink, check out the holiday bounce houses, find some amazing photo opportunities, get your game on with the holiday carnival booths, meet the one and only Mr. Clause, and cap your night off with a photo in front of the City’s Ribbon Tree!” Learn more here.
Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour
When: December 2-4, 2022
Where: 856 39th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
“The Holiday Home Tour is back! One of Northern California’s most beloved walking holiday home tours returns this December after a brief hiatus due to the pandemic. The 49th Annual Holiday Home Tour will feature five beautiful homes in East Sacramento including the historic David Lubin house on 39th Street. The homes are skillfully curated for the holidays by Sacramento’s most talented designers. The homes showcase elaborate renovations while preserving historic design, custom interior decoration, and creative holiday décor that is sure to ignite the spirit of the season. This year’s talented interior designers will include Katrina Stumbos Interior Design, Taige Clark of Staging By SquareOne, Doba Design Studio, and Revive Design Collective. In addition to touring the homes, the school also hosts a Café and Holiday Boutique. The boutique features more than two dozen local makers.” Learn more here.
When: December 10, 2022
Where: Capitol Mall Greens, 1300 7th Street, Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
“Join Sacramento’s Official Christmas Music Station Mix 96 for the Santa Parade. Featuring car clubs, pageant winners, clowns, floats, marching bands and, of course, Sacramento welcomes Santa Claus to town!
Note: The parade starts at 14th and N, travel west to 10th, turn right up to L and end at L and 12th.” Learn more here.
When: December 11, 2022
Where: 20 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
“Do all those cozy holiday gatherings make you sweat? Run for the chill of it! Join Fleet Feet Sacramento for their annual Holiday Classic Fun Run. The race began as a lighthearted reason to gather for a run during the holiday season and has developed into a toy drive for the Salvation Army. This year the Salvation Army can use the support of the running community and the community at large in these tough economic times. The goal is to fill a Salvation Army truck with your donations.” Learn more here.
Holiday Cheer – Sacramento History Museum
When: December 17, 2022
Where: Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, California, 95814
“Tis the season! Thousands of Sacramentans make it a family tradition during the Holidays to attend Theater of Lights and The Journey of the Polar Express in Old Sacramento. Now you can add to these traditions by joining Sacramento Living History for ‘Holiday Cheer’!
Come down to Old Sacramento in the late afternoon to get good parking and get in the spirit with us! This free, family-friendly event will teach you all about Christmas in the mid-1800s with era crafts and games, hot cocoa and mulled cider, a venue to take family photos, and caroling!” Learn more here.
When: December 19, 2022
Where: 500 David J Stern Walk Sacramento, CA 95814
Watch the Sacramento Kings take on the Hornets at the Golden 1 Center. Learn more here.
When: December 24, 2022
Where: SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. Sacramento, CA 95814
“The Sacramento Ballet continues its treasured, annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This year the Sacramento Ballet presents its newest staged production that features choreography by Sacramento hometown dancers Nicole Haskins, Colby Damon, and Julia Feldman.” Learn more here.
Historic Folsom Ice Skating Rink
When: Opens November 11th
Where: 905 Leidesdorff St
Folsom, CA 95630
“The holidays wouldn’t be complete without tradition, bring your family and welcome winter here at the Folsom Ice Rink.
The Folsom Ice Rink is an entertainment focal point during the holiday season. Bring your friends and family to enjoy everything the Historic District has to offer. This year the Ice Rink will be under new management and feature an upgraded ice system, private fireside seating with S’mores, theme nights, private events and so much more! If you are a first-time ice skater or a seasoned pro, you will enjoy a day spent at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink.” Learn more here.
When: November 23 – December 23, 2022
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento,CA 95815
“Back for our 34th year!! Foothills Christmas Trees are grown and freshly cut from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. All Trees are hand-selected, fresh-cut, displayed in water, and of the highest quality. The lot opens the day after Thanksgiving and is open daily until Christmas Eve, or when trees sell out.” Learn more here.
