2018 Holiday Event Guide Rocklin Historic Quarry District Tree Lighting Celebration
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1 at Rocklin Quarry Park, 3pm This charming event features activities, carolers, vendor booths, food and more, plus the traditional tree lighting ceremony. www.Facebook.com/RocklinTreeLighting
December 1 at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4pm Play the ‘Stuff Your Stocking Game’ (for the first 200 kids beginning at 4pm), listen to live music and caroling contests, visit with Santa and stay for the tree lighting. https://EDHTownCenter.com
Annual Holiday Lights
Steampunk-Victorian Holiday Faire
December 1 at High Hand Nursery, Loomis, 5:30pm Stroll through the Nursery and Fruit Shed to shop for unique decor and holiday gifts. At 5:30pm, the flip is switched and the nursery sparkles with thousands of lights. www.Facebook.com/ events/636944366720597/
Breakfast with Santa
December 1 at Roseville Sports Center, 8:30am & 10am Enjoy a tasty pancake breakfast, make crafts in the elves’ workshop, play reindeer games and visit with Santa. Pre-registration required. https://Roseville.Ca.Us
Breakfast with Santa
December 1 at Elk Grove Regional Park, various times Eat breakfast with Santa and talk with him in his sleigh. Pre-registration recommended. www.YourCSD.com
Christmas in the Village & Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 1 at Plaza Park, Fair Oaks, 3pm Event includes the Christmas tree lighting, a parade, wreath and yule log decorating workshops, craft vendors, pictures with Santa and more. www.Forpd.org
Lincoln Hometown Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair
December 1 at Downtown Lincoln between 5th St. & McBean, Lincoln, 2:30pm Enjoy a fun evening featuring the Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade, a tree lighting and shopping at the Downtown Lincoln Association Craft and Vendor Fair. www.Facebook.com/ events/1975649029195881/
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December 1 & 2 at High Hand Art Gallery, Loomis, 10am The artists of High Hand Gallery invite you to this fun event with Steampunk-Victorian Santa. Kids can wear Steampunk-Victorian costume pieces and pose with Santa. www.HighHandArtGallery.com
Cinderella Carriage Rides
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 at Fountains at Roseville, times vary Take a magical ride around the festive center. Dates subject to change due to inclement weather. www.FountainsAtRoseville.com
Santa’s Whistlestop Adventure
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad, Folsom, times vary Take a short trip to Santa’s grotto. Motorcars depart every 20 minutes. www.Facebook.com/events/913409358851933/
Wild Nights & Holiday Lights
December 1, 7, 8, 14-23 & 26-30 at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 5pm Thousands of colorful lights illuminate the zoo’s grounds and animal exhibits. Santa and carolers visit nightly as well. www.Folsom.Ca.Us/Parks/Zoo_Sanctuary/ Default.asp
Christmastime at Bass Pro Shops
December 1-24 at Bass Pro, Rocklin, times vary Free holiday activities, games, crafts and a visit with Santa. Times and activity schedules vary daily. www.BassPro.com
Sacramento Chanukah Wonderland
December 2 at Folsom Community Center, 2pm Recognized as the premier family Chanukah event in the region, this event includes crafts, games, a build-a-menorah workshop, music, face painting, a Chanukah gift shop, a traditional Israeli food court, hot latkes and more. www.JewishFolsom.org
51st Annual Folsom Christmas Crafts Fair
December 2 at Historic Sutter Street, Folsom, 9am With over 200 artisan crafters, you’re sure to find unique gifts for the holidays. Live music and food trucks add to the fun. www.HistoricFolsom.org
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
December 3 at Roseville Galleria Mall, 6pm The Chabad of Placer County hosts a Menorah Lighting Celebration on the second night of Chanukah in the Promenade. www.Westfield.com
Cinnamon Rolls with Santa
December 4 at Roseville Galleria Mall, 8am Meet Santa and friends, make a craft and enjoy fresh cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Limited tickets are available for this sell-out event. www.Westfield.com
Polar Express Train Ride
December 5-20 (Wednesdays to Sundays) at California Railroad Museum, times vary Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as you ride toward the North Pole, where Santa will come on board and give each passenger a silver sleigh bell. You’ll also meet other characters from the “Polar Express” book. www.CaliforniaRailroad.Museum
Carmichael Tree Lighting
December 6 at Carmichael Park, 5pm Live music, arts and crafts, vendors, food trucks and a visit with Santa make this annual tree lighting a joyful time for all. Donate one canned good per child and get a free photo with Santa. www.CarmichaelPark.com
13th Annual Orangevale Community Tree Lighting
December 7 at Orangevale Recreation & Park District, 6pm Bring a canned food item to donate to the Orangevale Food Bank. Entertainment includes photos with Santa, “Polar Express” train rides, holiday activities, refreshments and the annual tree lighting. www.Facebook.com/events/307116280055421/
