Winter Holiday Festivities In And Around Sacramento

Holiday Crafts And Cocktails - Crocker Art Museum
December 15

Start the holidays with some drinks and fun at the Crocker Art Museum. Your ticket to this event gets you a holiday cocktail and craft supplies to create your own masterpieces. You can use these as holiday decorations or even give them as gifts. Space is limitted. 

Folsom Christmas Classic - Folsom
December 17

Join the fun for the third annual classic 5k, 10k and Santa Fun Run. You can wear your favorite Christmas sweater/gear or anything else you prefer. There will also be a raffle with all proceeds going to Keaton Rafael Memorial's Navigator Program to support children with cancer.  

Sacramento Santa Run - Downtown Sacramento
December 17

You can join thousands of other runners dressed as Santa this year in Downtown Sacramento. Every registered runner receives a free Santa suit which includes a jacket, pants, hat and beard. All proceeds of the event will go to Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that helps feed students in schools who might go hungry.

Winter Wonderland - Fairytale Town Sacramento
Through December 18

The whole family can enjoy the special light displays throughout the park in addition to various activities happening at different times. Don't miss out on the snow falling from the Mother Goose Stage. You can also visit Santa and take photos on Saturday and Sunday.

Theatre Of Lights - Old Sacramento
Through December 24

Projectors and lights are set up to bring Clement Clark Moore's poem known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to life. You can enjoy the free show in Old Sacramento on K and Front Streets. 

PJ Party Christmas Eve - Sacramento Zoo
December 24

If you've ever wanted to visit the zoo in your pajamas then Christmas Eve is the day to do it. The zoo will be open till 1 p.m. and admission is free.  

Pebble Creek Drive Christmas Lights - Rocklin
Through Early January

Grab some hot chocolate and bundle up for a walk around this Rocklin neighborhood. You'll find almost all of the homes decked out in popular cartoon-themed Christmas decorations. You can also enjoy the views from your warm car as you drive by, if you prefer not to walk.