It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sacramento is gearing up for another year full of holiday fun including the brand-new Enchant Christmas at Sutter Health Park, Theatre of Lights on the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, lighting displays at popular locations like the Fab 40s and Dovewood Court, and so much more!

ACTIVITIES:

Enchant Christmas

Sutter Health Park | 400 Ballpark Drive

Nov 24 - Jan 1 | visit their website for times

Presented by the Hallmark Channel, Enchant Christmas was created by best friends Kevin Johnston and Cam Walker. Since their first event in 2016, Enchant has grown to be the world’s largest illuminated winter wonderland, where you can make your way through an immersive walk-through light maze as you discover larger-than-life displays, find your way to the epic 100-foot-tall Christmas tree, and look for special surprises along the way.

Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink

Ali Youssefi Square | Seventh & K Streets

Nov 9 - Jan 16   Tues-Thur, 2-9 pm & Fri-Sun, 10 am-10 pm

Sharpen your skates and get ready to perfect your triple axel because the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is back. This winter wonderland, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento at Ali Youssefi Square, is perfect for every occasion, whether it be a night out with the family, a night out with friends, or even a first date! 

Fab Fourties Christmas Lights

Sacramento’s Fab Fourties will dazzle you with their impressive decorations, bright colors, holiday cheer and more. Touring the Fab Fourties is a longstanding holiday tradition for many Sacramento families, and there’s truly no better way to experience the magic than on Sac Brew Bike’s 90-minute Fab Fourties Light Tour. Grab your family and friends and pedal through the beautifully lit streets as you sing Christmas carols loud enough for all to hear. Be sure to bring some hot chocolate and lots of cookies with you to enjoy while you pedal!

Old Sacramento Waterfront Holiday Tree

Grab the whole family and head out to the Old Sacramento Waterfront for a free holiday lighting extravaganza! The month of fun begins with the lighting of the 60-foot Old Sacramento Waterfront Christmas tree on November 23rd at 6 p.m. For the rest of the month, enjoy Old Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights which features a 20-minute live-action retelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Each performance features a special appearance by Jack Frost and the lighting of the gigantic Christmas tree by St. Nick.

EVENTS:

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
Capital Stage
Nov 30-Dec 24 | Wed & Thurs 7pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
It’s Christmas at Pemberley again! This warm holiday comedy takes you into the warmth of the Darcy kitchen, two years after the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice. Family secrets are revealed, and loyalties are tested as you watch a bright holiday tale full of mirth, wit, and the power of giving back to others.

12 Days of Midtown
Midtown
Dec 1-12 | Mon-Sun; Various times
Throughout the first 12 days of December, Midtown guests can enjoy holiday-themed dinners, drinks, events, shows, discounts, and more, all while supporting local businesses.

9 Days of Drake’s
Drake’s: The Barn
Dec 1-4 & 7-11 | Wed-Sun; Various times
Bring your jolly energy to Drake’s The Barn for 9 Days of Drake’s! They will be hosting nine different festive events full of holiday spirit. Experience the Grinch, an Elf, music by Flamingo House, and plenty more to come.

A Christmas Carol
Sacramento Theatre Company
Dec 1-24 | Wed-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, & Sun 2pm
This audience favorite of Charles Dickens’ time-honored tale returns! It’s Christmas Eve, and the greedy Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits who force Scrooge to confront his regrettable youth, his icy present, and what his future holds if he doesn’t change his miserly ways.

Sacramento Santa Parade
Capitol Mall Greens
Dec 10 | Sat 10am
Sacramento, come welcome Santa Claus to town at the Santa Parade! This parade will also feature car clubs, pageant winners, clowns, floats, marching bands, and more.

Jingle Bell Pup Crawl
Brooks Truitt Bark Park
Dec 10 | Sat Noon-4pm
Join the Sacramento SPCA and partnering Midtown businesses to celebrate the paw-lidays by giving back to the animals while you sip, savor, and shop this holiday season!

Winter Wonderland
Fairytale Town
Dec 10, 11, 17, & 18 | Sat & Sun 1pm-7pm
Celebrate the holiday season at Fairytale Town with holiday lights, festive décor and vendors, snow, Santa, arts and crafts, and more.

Holly Jolly Santa Bar Crawl
Midtown
Dec 10 | Sat 4pm-11pm
Wear your fanciest (or ugliest) holiday attire and join XOSO for a fun night around Sacramento! Turn good times into good for the community and bring a donation of toys or craft supplies for Shriners Hospital for Children.

The Nutcracker
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
Dec 10-24 | Various dates and times
The Sacramento Ballet continues its treasured, annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This year, the Ballet presents its newest staged production that features choreography by Sacramento hometown dancers Nicole Haskins, Colby Damon, and Julia Feldman.

Santa Hustle
Vernon Street Town Square
Dec 11 | Sun 7:30am, 8am, & 8:15am
It’s the most magical time of the year and you can experience the magic at the Santa Hustle fun run! This run has the option for a 10k, 5k, and a Kid’s Dash.

Fleet Feet Holiday Classic
Sutter’s Landing Regional Park
Dec 11 | Sun 9am
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.

Light Up Elk Grove
Old Town Plaza
Dec 18 | Sun 3pm-5pm
Chabad of Elk Grove is thrilled to invite you to Elk Grove’s first ever Chanukah celebration! Bring your friends and family to enjoy doughnuts, latkes, bounce houses, face painting, and a nine-foot LED menorah!

Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar
Smic’s Bar
Dec 19-23 | Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm
SMIC’S bar is thrilled to be hosting their annual Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar! Mark your calendars for a celebration of lights, love and joy. Guests can enjoy cocktail overhaul and a delicious Jewish food menu.

Christmas Dinner at 7th Street Standard
7th Street Standard
Dec 24 & 25 | Sat 5pm-7pm & Sun 2pm-7pm
Spend quality time with your family as 7th Street Standard handles the dinner! This dinner menu has delicious farm-to-fork options such as prime rib, whole Cornish game hen, and sticky toffee pudding to keep everyone in the family happy.

Magical Christmas Trains on the River Fox
River Fox Train
Through Dec 24 | Various dates and times
All aboard the River Fox’s Magical Christmas Train for an outing that will usher friends and families into the spirit of the season. This is a chance to journey with Santa and his elves through the beautiful countryside of Yolo County.