Winter Wonderland
Festival of Giving
When: Saturday, December 1; 12-2pm
Where: Fountains at Roseville
What: Radio Disney AM 1470 teams up with Toys for Toys and multiple charities including Coats for Kids, Local Area Food Banks, and Sacramento SPCA for their second annual Festival of Giving. The Radio Disney AM 1470 Road Crew will be on-site with holiday-themed interactive entertainment, music, and prizes including “Disney Channel’s Holiday Playlist.”
Cost: FREE; Donations accepted: new, unwrapped toys; gently used coats, clothing, blankets; dry and canned goods; all pet donations.
Info: Click here
Christmas in the Village, Tree Lighting, and Parade
When: Saturday, December 8th; 1–6pm
Where: Plaza Park in the Fair Oaks Village, Fair Oaks
What: Visit with Santa, sing Christmas carols, Winnie the Pooh Play, and a parade at 4:30pm and then tree lighting and caroling right after the parade.
Cost: Free Admission for 1 canned-food item (drop at base of Christmas Tree).
Info: Click here or call (916) 967-2903
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights
When: December 7th-9th and December 14-23; 5-8pm
Where: Folsom Zoo
What: Thousands of colorful LED lights adorn the zoo, enchanted forest of lighted and decorated trees, carolers and seasonal refreshments, visits from Santa Claus and our very own “Santa Paws”, animal presentations by Zoo docents, and ride on the miniature scale live steam Starlight Express Train.
Cost: $5.00 per person, under 2 free. Train tickets $3 per person.
Info: Click here
Camellia Waldorf School’s 24th Annual Winter Faire
When: Saturday, December 8; 10am-2pm
Where: Camellia Waldorf School, 5701 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento
What: Celebrate the magic of winter with heartwarming activities. Children will enjoy watching puppet shows, making crafts, and shopping in a special children-only store. Parents and friends can shop for unique and handcrafted gifts, as well as enjoy free live music and hearty and healthy food. There will be a Soup Competition, in addition to quesadillas and tamales, home-baked goods, mulled cider, organic gourmet coffee, and more.
Cost: Free entry; prices for activities vary
Info: Click here or call 916-427-5022
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
When: Monday, December 10th; 4-8pm
Where: Bouncetown; 5037 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills
What: Free bouncing, snacks and drinks to those who have donated! Special appearance from the local El Dorado Hills Fire Department and they will be bringing down their Fire Engine for the kids to check out and some local military service members!.(Please feel free to come in your military uniform to help support this great cause).
Cost: FREE; Please donate one toy per child to play inside Bouncetown
Info: Click here or call 916-939-8799
When: Saturday, December 15; 11am-3pm
Where: Fairytale Town
What: A day of holiday fun featuring arts and crafts, Santa Claus and his reindeer! Enjoy festive decor and holiday music throughout the park. Stop by Santa’s (temporary) workshop located in the Children’s Theater and let the big guy know what you are wishing for this holiday season. Photos with Santa will be available for purchase for an additional fee. Don’t forget to visit with two of Santa’s best reindeer in Pooh Corner as they rest up for the flight back to the North Pole.
Cost: $5.00 general admission Kids and Adults, 1 and under FREE
Info: Click here
Holiday Party
When: Saturday, December 15; 11am-12pm
Where: McKinley Library
What: Annual Friends of McKinley Library Holiday Party! Puppet show, visit from Santa, and light refreshments. Celebrate your library this holiday season with fun and Friends!
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here
Jingle Bounce: Cookies with Santa
When: Monday, December 17th; 6-8pm
Where: BounceU, Roseville
What: A holiday event filled with bouncing, a holiday craft, cookies, and good time! Santa will be dropping by BounceU to enjoy cookies with all good boys and girls!
Cost: $8.95 per child; kids under 2 and parents free with paying child
Info: Click here; Call to reserve your spot 916-783-4386
Jingle Bounce: Cookies with Santa
When: Tuesday, December 18th; 6-8pm
Where: BounceU, Rancho Cordova
What: A holiday event filled with bouncing, a holiday craft, cookies, and good time! Santa will be dropping by BounceU to enjoy cookies with all good boys and girls!
Cost: $8.95 per child; kids under 2 and parents free with paying child
Info: Click here; Call to reserve your spot 916-859-0559
Fairytale Town Free Admission Day
When: Monday, December 24; 10am-2pm
Where: Fairytale Town
What: Fairytale Town offers free admission as a holiday gift to guests for visiting throughout the year.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here
Sacramento Zoo Free Admission Day
When: Monday, December 24; 10am-1:30pm
Where: Sacramento Zoo
What: Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Zoo, and you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas!
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here
