Holiday Events of 2022

Thursday December 1st

What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Sip & Shop
Where: 9250 Laguna Spring Dr #100
When: 4:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come check out some great vendors fo jewelry, charcuterie boards, botox, spray tans, candles and more!

Friday December 2nd

Saturday December 3rd

What: Wild Night & Holiday Lights
Where: Folsom Zoo
When: 5:00-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person, $5 for train ride, 2 and under are free
Details: The zoo is transformed with thousands of lights, carolers and musicians!
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What: Illumination Festival
Where: District 56
When: 3:00-8:00pm
Parade at 6:00pm Tree lighting after parade
Price: Free
Details: Shop local vendors, see Santa, go ice skating and enjoy the Holiday of Lights Parade
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What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Christy Cares Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Where: The Park at Laguna Springs 9670 Laguna Springs Dr
When: 10:00-3:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy food, music, raffles and crafts

What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 12:00-5:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: Pictures with Santa
Where: RC Willey at Delta Shores
When: 12:00-4:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come take a picture with Santa and see all the holiday decorations

What: Starry Night
Where: Intersection of Willard and Matina Drive Elk Grove
When: 6:30- 9:00pm
Price: Free
Details: A live nativity walk through with live actors and animals.
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What: Flannels and Flapjacks
Where: Laguna Town Hall
When: 8:00-12:00pm
Price: $40 per table up to 8 people at a table
Order ahead of time
Details: Come enjoy pancakes and a special visit from Santa
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What: Pictures with Santa
Where: Bikehaus
9687 Elk Grove Florin Rd
When: 11am
Price: Free
Details: Come take a picture with Santa!
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Sunday December 4th

What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Elk Grove Community Garden Canned Food & Sock Drive
Where: 10025 Hampton Oak Dr Elk Grove
When: 1:00-3:00pm
Price: Bring a canned food or new socks
Details: Join our community by donating! Kids crafts and treats will be available.

What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 12:00-5:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: 2022 Toy Drive hosted by the Nor Cal Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce
Where: District 56
When: 3:30-7:30pm From 5:30- 7:30 Dinner and Performances
Price: Free but bring a toy for the toy drive
Details: Pictures with Santa, crafts and performances
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What: Camden Neighborhood Holiday Fair
Where: Cooperston Way Elk Grove
When: 2:00-4:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Pictures with Santa, train rides, cookie decorating, kids crafts, and vendors
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Thursday December 8th

What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Live Nativity
Where: Galt Bible Church
When: 6:30-8:00pm
Price: Free
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Friday December 9th

Saturday December 10th

What: Santa Parade
Where: 1315 10th St Sacramento
When: 10am
Price: Free
Details: Floats, marching bands and more!
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What: Live Nativity
Where: Galt Bible Church
When: 6:30-8:00pm
Price: Free
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What: Wild Night & Holiday Lights
Where: Folsom Zoo
When: 5:00-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person, $5 for train ride, 2 and under are free
Details: The zoo is transformed with thousands of lights, carolers and musicians!
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What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 12:00-5:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: Santa Pictures with your pets
Where: Petsmart
When: 12:00-3:00pm
Details: Must make a reservation
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What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Pictures with Santa
Where: RC Willey at Delta Shores
When: 12:00-4:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come take a picture with Santa and see all the holiday decorations

What: Parade of Lights
Where: Sutter Creek
When: 6:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Parade of lights! Shuttles available starting at 3:00pm from Italian Picnic ground

What: Christmas Bonanza
Where: Cypress Baptist Church 7933 Bradshaw Rd
When: 9:00-12:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Open house event with Santa photos, donuts, games and crafts!

What: Walk Thru Nativity
Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights
When: 5:00-7:00pm
Price: Free
Details: A live walk thru nativity with narrated stations along the way. Hot drinks and snacks at the end.
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What: Sip & Stroll
Where: McConnell Winery
When: 6:00-9:00pm
Price: $10 includes a glass of wine
Details: Come shop local vendors while sipping some yummy wine
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Sunday December 11th

Tuesday December 13th

What: CSD Fire and EGPD Parade
Where: East Elk Grove
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Santa will be escorted through the neighborhood by emergency vehicles, firefighters and police officers. Weather
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What: Galt Police Open House with the Grinch
Where: Galt Police Department 455 Industrial Dr Galt
When: 5:00-7:00pm
Price: Free
Details: The police department will be open for tours and kids can take booking pictures with the Grinch. Hot coco and cookies will be served.
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Wednesday December 14th

Thursday December 15th

What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: CSD Fire and EGPD Parade
Where: East Elk Grove
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Santa will be escorted through the neighborhood by emergency vehicles, firefighters and police officers. Weather Permitting
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Thursday December 17th

What: Photos with Santa
Where: E2 Church 3443 Laguna Blvd
When: RSVP for a time
Price: Free
Details: Come take pictures with Santa!
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Friday December 16th

What: Wild Night & Holiday Lights
Where: Folsom Zoo
When: 5:00-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person, $5 for train ride, 2 and under are free
Details: The zoo is transformed with thousands of lights, carolers and musicians!
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What: A Seussfied Christmas Carol with Village Stage Productions
Where: 9624 Melrose Ave Elk Grove
When: 7:00pm
Price: $10 a person
Details: A show of fun rhyming and holiday cheer!
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What: Pictures with the Grinch
Where: The Hub 9072 Elk Grove Blvd
When: 4:00-Close
Price: $15 per family
Details: Take a family photo with the Grinch with your own camera. You get 8 minutes with the Grinch and 100% proceeds are used to serve Christmas Eve dinner to the local homeless. To prepay and reserve a spot text (916) 937-2823

What: Photos with Santa
Where: E2 Church 3443 Laguna Blvd
When: RSVP for a time
Price: Free
Details: Come take pictures with Santa!
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What: Winter Glow
Where: Safetyville 3909 Bradshaw Rd
When: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come check out a miniture village featuring holiday light displays, safety demonstrations and fun activities. There will be hot chocolate, cookies and light up items to purchase.
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What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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Saturday December 17th

What: Kids Night Out at CSD
Where: Albiani Recreation Center
When: 4:30-8:30pm
Price: $25 per child
Details: Ages 6-12 can come enjoy crafts, games, dinner and a movie. PJs encouraged!
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What: Breakfast with Santa
Where: Lent Ranch Barn 10551 W. Stockton Blvd
When: 10:00-12:00
Price: Adults $5 Kids Free Bring a canned food to donate
Details: Must RSVP by December 12th with May Lee 916-690-2323 Hosted by the Rotary Club of Elk Grove

What: Winter Glow
Where: Safetyville 3909 Bradshaw Rd
When: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come check out a miniture village featuring holiday light displays, safety demonstrations and fun activities. There will be hot chocolate, cookies and light up items to purchase.
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What: Skip’s Fish & Chicken Christmas Grand Opening
Where: 8469 Elk Grove Blvd
When: 12:00-3:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come take pictures with Santa! First 50 kids receive a free toy! There will be raffles, games and activities.

What: Photos with Santa
Where: E2 Church 3443 Laguna Blvd
When: RSVP for a time
Price: Free
Details: Come take pictures with Santa!
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What: Take a picture with Santa on the Trolly
Where: Cliffs New Marina 8651 River Rd Sacramento
When: 11:00-7:00pm
Price: Bring a box of diapers, wipes, formula or full size hygiene product to support Chick’s in Crisis
Details: Take a picture with Santa on the trolly and enjoy hot chocolate!

What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 12:00-5:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: Pictures with Santa
Where: RC Willey at Delta Shores
When: 12:00-4:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come take a picture with Santa and see all the holiday decorations

What: Wild Night & Holiday Lights
Where: Folsom Zoo
When: 5:00-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person, $5 for train ride, 2 and under are free
Details: The zoo is transformed with thousands of lights, carolers and musicians!
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What: Pictures with Santa at the Popcorn Store
Where: The Popcorn Store 9679 E. Stockton Blvd
When: 10:00-12:00
Price: Free
Details: Pictures with your own camera and a child size popcorn!

What: A Seussfied Christmas Carol with Village Stage Productions
Where: 9624 Melrose Ave Elk Grove
When: 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Price: $10 a person
Details: A show of fun rhyming and holiday cheer!
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What: Santa Pictures with your pets
Where: Petsmart
When: 12:00-3:00pm
Details: Must make a reservation
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What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
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What: Creative Space Holiday Food & Craft Fair
Where: 9040 High Tech Ct
When: 11:00-3:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Over 100 vendors selling food, jewelry, home decor, crafts and more!

What: Dinner with Santa
Where: Chik Fil A on Laguna Blvd
When: TBA
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy some chicken with the big man in red!

Sunday December 18th

What: A Seussfied Christmas Carol with Village Stage Productions
Where: 9624 Melrose Ave Elk Grove
When: 3:00pm
Price: $10 a person
Details: A show of fun rhyming and holiday cheer!
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What: Light Up Elk Grove
Where: Old Town Plaza 9615 Railroad St
When: 3:00-5:00pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a Chanukah celebration with doughnuts, hot latkes, bounce houses, face painting and a 9ft Menorah

What: Wild Night & Holiday Lights
Where: Folsom Zoo
When: 5:00-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person, $5 for train ride, 2 and under are free
Details: The zoo is transformed with thousands of lights, carolers and musicians!
Click here for more details

What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
Click here for more details

What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 12:00-5:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: Santa Pictures with your pets
Where: Petsmart
When: Check local stores

Tuesday December 20th

What: Photo with Santa Toy Drive
Where: Rooftop Macarons 8876 Vintage Park Dr.
When: 5:00-8:00pm
Price: Bring an unwrapped toy for entry
Details: Light appetizers, desserts and a photo with Santa!

Wednesday December 21st

Thursday December 22nd

What: Old Fashion Christmas
Where: Elk Grove Historical Museum
When: 5:00-8:00pm
Price: $10 per adult $5 per child
Details: Tour the decorated museum, cookie decorating, take pictures with Santa and games!
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What: Theatre of Lights
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront
When: 6pm & 7pm
Price: Free
Details: Come enjoy a 20 minute performace in the beautifully decorated old downtown.
Click here for more details