It's time for holiday family FUN in Sacramento! Sacramento is where it's at with SO many holiday attractions for making this season OH so merry and bright. From Christmas tree lightings to craft fairs, to where to get desserts that will impress all of your holiday guests... Macaroni KID Sacramento has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season in Sacramento.
Macaroni KID Sacramento is adding holiday events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates! Have an event to submit to our calendar? Submit events here! This guide was updated on 12/14/2023.
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November 10-December 24 | Days and hours vary
Photo Ops. Pre-booking available
December 8, 9, 15, and 16
December 8, 14, and 15
Santa Stops for Residents of Fair Oaks
December 13 and 14. Santa and his top elf will stop at registered residences for photos, candy canes, and conversation. Registration opens November 9th at 5pm.
Santa's Fire Truck in West Sacramento
December 4-8, 11
December 21
Santa will stop at Oak Park Community Center, Mangan Park, La Familia Neighborhood Center, Woodbine Park and Phoenix Green Park
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40th through 49th, between J Street and Folsom Boulevard
Holiday home tours are available December 1, 2, and 3. Purchase tickets at Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour
Candy Cane Lane
The Bridge District, Garden Street
Installation on November 28th at 4pm
Dovewood Court
Orangevale, CA
Pebble Creek
Rockmont Circle
Natomas
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Chad's Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
Location 1: Whitey's Jolly Kone | 1300 Jefferson Blvd, West Sac, CA 95691
Location 2: Greenhaven Plaza Center | 250 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CAC 95831
Open Monday-Friday 10:30am-9pm & Saturday-Sunday 9am-9pm
Complimentary trees for disabled veterans and immediate family members of actively deployed troops.
6248 Silveyville Road, Dixon, CA 95620
Choose and cut or pre-cut trees, animal viewing and feeding, snow castle, Christmas village, sleigh rides, dog-friendly
Wednesday-Monday 9:00am-5pm (Closed Tuesdays)
3168 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818
Tree pick-up or delivery
3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Sunday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm
Tree pick-up or delivery, tree flocking
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We make it a priority to shop local, especially during the holiday season! Here you can find a list of places to shop for all your friends and family.
Thank you to Bliss Marketplace for sponsoring the Local Shopping category of the guide!!
Bliss Marketplace is a collaborative of vintage and handmade vendors offering three convenient locations in the Sacramento area - Rancho Cordova, Midtown Sacramento and Roseville. Combined, the stores feature 300+ local makers and vendors. When you shop small with us, you are supporting many small businesses under one roof. You will find a great variety of home decor, furniture and one-of-a-kind gifts at affordable prices.
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Bliss Marketplace | 2722 R Street, Sacramento
Join the Bliss Seekers at one of our three convenient locations for the Blissful Holiday Faire happening December 9th & 10am 10am-6pm. Featuring acomplimentary hot cocoa bar, visits with Santa himself, festive music and shopping of course! Free parking and free admission.
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ONE-STOP GIFT SHOPS & SHOPPING CENTERS
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The Constellation Marketplace | 1021 R St, Sacramento
The Constellation Marketplace is a retail boutique that sells gifty-goods from small businesses. We're your go-to shop for all things locally handmade, small-batch, artisanal, and thoughtfully upcycled, to create a curated and unique shopping experience. From stationery to kids & baby items, to jewelry and candles, we have a wonderful selection of products for everyone!
The Dancer's Pantry Shoppe | 11226 Gold Express Drive, Gold River
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Delta Shores | 8270 Delta Shores Circle, Sacramento
Delta Shores is your one-stop-shop for all holiday needs this year! Find gifts and certificates for your family, plan a meal at one of our restaurants, get your nails or hair done before your holiday parties, pick up desserts and snacks, and so much more. The shopping center features a perfect mix of grocery, retail, service providers, and restaurants, with amenities like outdoor seating areas, bike lockers, and EV charging stations. Find it all at Delta Shores! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on sales and holiday events. Want to see a list of our stores and restaurants? Find our directory here.
DOCO | 405 K Street, Sacramento
Placita MX | 2330 K Street, Sacramento
Warehouse Creative | 116 K Street, Sacramento
THINGS FOR THE LITTLES
The Moppet Shoppe | 2524 J St, Sacramento
Jam Baby | 3330 Broadway, Sacramento
Chulo Baby | 2331 K Street # 4, Sacramento
Puddles Shoppe by Goore's | 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste. 4, Sacramento
FOR THE FASHIONISTAS
Audacious || Plus Size Boutique | 1715 R Street, Sacramento
Article Consignment | 706 56th Street, Suite 100 Sacramento
Freestyle Clothing | 1906 L Street, Sacramento
Krazy Mary's Boutique | 3230 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento
Threadeco | 1119 2nd Street, Sacramento
THINGS FOR COLLECTORS
ToyFusion | 2230 Arden Way Ste A, Sacramento
Stage Nine Entertainment Store | 102 K Street, Sacramento
World of Wonders Comics | 10398 Rockingham Dr #13 Sacramento
FOR THE BOOK LOVERS
Crawford's Books | 5301 Freeport Blvd., #200, Sacramento
East Village Bookshop | 3604 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento
Wild Sister's Book Co. | 3325 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Nudge Eco Store | 1126 18th Street, Sacramento
Refill Madness | 1828 29th Street, Sacramento
FOR THE ASPIRING CHEFS
Allspicery | 1125 11th Street, Sacramento
The Kitchen Table | 1462 33rd Street, Sacramento | 2665 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento
FOR THE PET PARENTS
Leash and Collar | 1901 Q Street, Sacramento
MAKERS MARKETS AND CRAFT FAIRS
Vintage Holiday Market | November 24-26 and December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 | Old Sacramento
St. John's Holiday Show of Hands Christmas Sale | December 1, 2, 3 | St. Johns-Evangelist School Carmichael
CLARA x McKeever Holiday Market | December 3 | CLARA
Winter Craft Fair | December 8 | West Sacramento Community Center
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Indoor Market | December 9 | Sacramento Country Club Plaza
This in-person, indoor event will have a variety of 60 small businesses ranging from food, vintage, handmade jewelry, makers, collectibles and much more! The pop-up market is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and find unique destinations for holiday shopping/selections and great stocking stuffers. Doors are open from 12pm-6pm, so be sure to arrive early to get first dibs on all the amazing finds. We can't wait to see you there!
E Street Gallery Holiday Art Sale | December 9 and 10 | E Street Gallery
Holiday Makers Market | December 16 | DOCO
Christmas Market Sundaze | December 17 | North Natomas Regional Park
Holiday Pop-Up | December 17 | The Kitchen Table
Holiday Market | December 21 | Food Literacy Center
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Give the gift of an experience, or a whole year of them!!
Aerospace Museum of California | Memberships starting at $85
California Railroad Museum | Memberships starting at $35
Crocker Art Museum | Memberships starting at $65
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity | Memberships starting at $70
California State Park Passes | Various pass types available! Don't forget you can get free passes at the library!!
Fairy Tale Town | Memberships from $50
Sacramento Children's Museum | Memberships from $150
Rebounderz | Monthly Memberships from $10.99 - $14.99
Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park | Tickets from $15.99 - $31.99 + Socks $3.49 (Parent pass %50 retail pass price)
Bloom Sacramento | 2024 Bouquet Subscription
Community Shop Class | Memberships start at $49.99
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WHERE TO GET HOLIDAY DECOR
Bloom Sacramento | Thanksgiving bouquet centerpieces for $125, DIY wreath kits for $90
Sacramento Christmas Light Pros | Light installation, maintenance, removal and storage.
Santa’s Lights Sacramento | Light installation, maintenance, removal and storage.
WHERE TO BUY APPETIZERS
Beauty & the Feast Charcuterie
WHERE TO BUY DESSERTS
Freeport Bakery | 2966 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento
Midtown Bakery | 2301 J Street, Sacramento
Real Pie Company | 2425 24th Street, Suite A, Sacramento
Shari’s Restaurant | 960 Florin Road, Sacramento
Estelle Bakery | 2530 Arden Way, Sacramento and 615 David J. Stern Walk #100,
Sacramento
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Here you can find a list of ticketed holiday events and season-long attractions in Sacramento. Thank you to Serving Hearts Productions for sponsoring the Special Events category of this guide!
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You won’t want to miss The 2023 Singing Christmas Tree: "1940's Christmas Radio Hour"
This is about the journey of James Snowbank and his family as he discovers what Christmas is really all about while being snowed in forcing time around the family radio. All the while, during the snowstorm, the main radio host -- Thomas Watson -- is airing their Radio Show as the snowstorm has caused some acts to be a no-show … leaving the cast to make it all come together. The Radio Show is doing their yearly Charity Broadcast dedicated to the city’s orphanage. There are all different aspects of the show from story hour, jingles, commercial segments, charity spots, special guests, and weather updates. As The Snowbank family are glued to the show they begin to develop their relationship and learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Enjoy our Adult and Kids Choirs joined by a fabulous Cast and Crew as we kickoff the Christmas Season with a 1940’s flair!
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Sierra 2 Center Theater | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento
Shows available between December 7 - December 17
Tickets from $20-$25 can be purchased HERE.
SEASON-LONG ATTRACTIONS
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Thursday through Sunday from November 22 – December 30, shows at 6pm and 7:30pm
FREE
Ali Youssefi Square | 7th and K Streets
November 8 – January 15
Tickets from $8 (children under 6) - $15 (adults)
Cal Expo
Holiday Light Festival
General Admission $21-$27
SAFE Credit Union
December 9 - December 23
Tickets starting at $74
The Sofia - Home of B Street Theatre
November 15 - December 24
Recommended for ages 13+
Tickets from $27-$39
'Tis The Season: Around the World
The Sofia - Home of B Street Theatre
December 2 - December 23
Recommended for ages 5+
Tickets from $21-$26
December 1 - December 24
Tickets from $14.50-$18
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Riverfox Magical Christmas Train
November 24 - December 27 | 18095 County Road 117
West Sacramento, CA
Spend your December afternoon cruising along the Sacramento River with Santa himself!
Weekends in December
From $20 *SOLD OUT*
Home for the Holidays: The Gifts of the Season
Sacramento Theatre Company
December 15 - December 24
$43
Sustainable Santa | Immersive Experience and Photography
Atrium 916 | Old Sacramento
November 24-December 23
EVENTS BY DATE
November 25
Heart Craft Studio
$38
November 26
Holiday Card Making Extravaganza
Sierra2Center
$30
December 2
California Ballet Conservatory's 2023 Nutcracker
Cordova High Performing Arts Center
$18-$28
December 9
Holiday sleigh ride through Arden Park - Advance tickets required.
$80-$100
December 17
Cerialism and Dipped N Color
Christmas-themed cereal bowl and 30-min splat session
$35
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Get festive for under $20!
November 24
Aerospace Museum
Reindeer games, letters to Santa, ornaments and a visit from Santa.
$15
November 25
Downtown Ice Rink
$5 for headphones, plus cost of skating
November 26
Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Village Green Park
Hay rides, live Nativity, food trucks, Santa, train rides, snow, fireworks.
FREE
December 1
Parkside Community Church
Movie screening, snacks
FREE
West Sacramento City Hall
FREE
Kid's Night Out - Winter Wonderland
Clunie Community Center
Dinner, activities for children 6-12
FREE
South Natomas Community Center
Vendors, photos with Santa, food trucks,
arts and crafts, carnival games, and community resources.
FREE
December 2
Fair Oaks Park
live music, community stage performances, craft vendors, children's games, and activities, food trucks, hot cocoa, Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting.
FREE
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center
Breakfast, photos with Santa, holiday craft projects.
$5
Sutter's Fort
Snacks available for purchase, dog-friendly.
FREE
Holiday Cheer with Sac Living History
Sacramento History Museum
Education, crafts and games, festive drinks, carols, photo ops.
FREE
December 3
Guild Theater
Movie screening
FREE
Cocoa With Santa
Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse
3pm to 5pm
Photos with Santa, festive treats
$10 or toy donation
December 7
Arden-Dimick Library
Face painting, goodie bags, story time, free books.
FREE
Carmichael's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Carmichael Park
Live music, crafts, vendors, visits and photos with Santa and Queen Elsa.
FREE, Canned food donations encouraged.
Coloma Community Center
Performances, crafts, games, and more.
FREE
December 8
Arden Park
Tree lighting, community performers, pictures with Santa, winter crafts.
FREE
Track 7 Brewing Company
All ages, Polar Express-inspired party, themed drinks, activities, music.
FREE, cost of purchases
December 9
Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free books, STEM projects, cookies and cocoa
FREE
Photos with Santa, face painting, hot cocoa and cookies.
FREE, Registration required.
Capitol Park
FREE
DeSTEMber at The Aerospace Museum
Holiday-themed STEM activities
Cost of admission
Joy to the World Diversity Holiday Celebration
Food, crafts, prizes.
FREE
Fairytale Town
Festive decor, arts and crafts, story times, holiday scavenger hunt, photos with Santa.
$15
Hagginwood Community Center
Dinner and a show for residents of Hagginwood, District 2, and Del Paso Heights
FREE, registration required
Holiday Cheer with Sac Living History
Sacramento History Museum
Education, crafts and games, festive drinks, carols, photo ops.
FREE
2331 K St, Sacramento
Food, vendors, live music.
Free, cost of purchases
December 10
Fairytale Town
Festive decor, arts and crafts, story times, holiday scavenger hunt, photos with Santa.
$15
Winter Wonderland and Christmas Bazaar
North Natomas Regional Park
Free Ice Skating, visit with Santa, live performances, music, food trucks, vendors, activities.
FREE
December 14
Pannell Community Center
Music, lights, activities, giveaways while supplies last.
FREE
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Breakfast buffet, holiday cookie decorating, photos with Santa
$10.95-$15.95
Free Photos with Santa and Book Giveaway
lu Mien Community Services
Photos with Santa, book for each child, hot chocolate and cookies.
FREE
Fairytale Town
Festive decor, arts and crafts, story times, holiday scavenger hunt, photos with Santa.
$15
DeSTEMber at The Aerospace Museum
Holiday-themed STEM activities
Cost of admission
Holiday Cheer with Sac Living History
Sacramento History Museum
Education, crafts and games, festive drinks, carols, photo ops.
FREE
Downtown Ice Rink
$5 for headphones, plus cost of skating
December 17
Fairytale Town
Festive decor, arts and crafts, story times, holiday scavenger hunt, photos with Santa.
$15
North Natomas Regional Park
Photo booth with the grinch, snow play, vendors, music, food.
FREE, cost of purchases
The Kitchen Table - Landpark
Local food and craft vendors
FREE, Cost of purchases
December 21
December 21
Santa will stop at Oak Park Community Center, Mangan Park, La Familia Neighborhood Center, Woodbine Park and Phoenix Green Park
Woodbine Park
Carols, music, food and drinks, piñatas.
FREE
December 23
Holiday Cheer with Sac Living History
Sacramento History Museum
Education, crafts and games, festive drinks, carols, photo ops.
FREE
DeSTEMber at The Aerospace Museum
Holiday-themed STEM activities
Cost of admission
December 24
Muppet Christmas Carol at The Crest
The Crest Theatre
Movie Screening
$10
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Opportunities to help those in need
Joey's Food Locker Natomas High School | Donations can be dropped off through November 16
The University Union at Sac State
Help raise money for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services | November 23
Keep'n Oak Park Warm - Annual Giveaway Event
Oak Park Community Center
An event to share love, warmth, confidence, and hope with underserved families in our community during the winter season | December 8
Natomas Music Square
Let's come together in the season of giving! We're inviting you to share the joy by donating new, unwrapped toys to support the Hamptons Community Foundation. Drop your donations at the front desk! Join the foundation on December 9, 2023, for a heartwarming event, where parents can find meaningful and affordable holiday gifts for their children. They'll have the chance to browse and purchase toys at thrift store-like prices.
Single Mom Strong's Adopt-A-Family
Make a donation to help a single mother this holiday season.
Operation Cratchit: Christmas Basket Program
Help provide Christmas Baskets for neighbors in need.
Sponsor a Holiday Celebration, Donate gifts, Adopt a family.
Natomas Chamber of Commerce Toy Drive
Toys can be donated until December 10
Make a toy donation at one of various locations or a financial donation online.
Do you know of a 2023 family-friendly holiday event or attraction in Sacramento that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Sacramento Holiday Guide!
