Christmas anticipation has begun! Kids are ready to feel that holiday magic and when they think of Christmas, what is top of mind? Santa, of course.
Jolly Old Saint Nick will be all over Sacramento this holiday season! If your kids can’t wait to meet Santa and tell him what their Christmas wishes are, then check out all these fun events where you can find him.
Featured Event
Santa at the Air Park
When: Saturday, December 17; 10am – 2pm
Where: Aerospace Museum of California
What: Join Amelia Bearhart and friends for a sweet STEM activity. Make and take home your very own edible Mars Rover out of gingerbread. Learn about the Mars Perseverance Rover and how NASA scientists are using it to study the Red Planet. Design and build your own rover using an assortment of holiday-themed sweets and treats.
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Featured Event
Illumination Holiday Festival
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022; 3-8pm
Where: 8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove
What: Celebrate the holiday with families, friends and neighbors at the 3rd annual Illumination Holiday Festival. This year’s event has been expanded to include a variety of free activities for the entire family! Shop for special gifts in the Vendor Village, enjoy some holiday delicacies, celebrate traditions from around the globe, strap on some skates and glide on an ice rink, check out the holiday bounce houses, find some amazing photo opportunities, get your game on with our holiday carnival booths, meet the one and only Mr. Clause and cap your night off with a photo in front of the City’s Ribbon Tree!
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More Events Where You'll Find Santa
Enchant Sacramento
When: November 25 – January 1, 2022
Where: Sutter Health Park
What: Escape to our Illuminated Winter Wonderland. Experience a world of adventure with awe-inspiring animated light sculptures, and discover our charming Village offering ice-skating, live entertainment, interactive games, dining, holiday shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and so much more.
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Dickens Street Faire
When: Saturday, November 26, 2022
Where: Old Town Elk Grove
What: 9am Breakfast with Santa, 11:30am Photos with Santa. Check stage schedule for Story Time with Mrs. Clause. After the tree is lit at 6:00pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take some time for hot cocoa and cookies with the children. You may bring your camera for free photos with Santa at this time.
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Winter Wonderland
When: Friday, December 2, 2022; 6-8:30
Where: Civic Center, 1110 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento
What: Enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, cookies, live local musical performances, and FREE pictures with Santa!
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Pictures with Santa
When: Friday, December 2, 2022; 2-6pm
Where: BusyKidz
What: Photo session with Santa and BusyKidz play pass with purchase.
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Santa’s Husband Storytime and Photo Event
When: Sunday, December 4, 2022; 12:30 – 3:30pm
Where: A Seat at The Table Books
What: Enjoy a reading of the book Santa’s Husband for 1-5 kids with Santa and his husband, Dave, in a magical Christmas setting. Photos, a copy of the book signed by Santa and Dave, and one peppermint hot cocoa are included in the experience
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Winter Wonderland
When: December 10 – 18, 2022
Where: Fairytale Town
What: Celebrate the holiday season at Fairytale Town with holiday lights, festive décor and vendors, snow, Santa, arts & crafts and more at Fairytale Town’s Winter Wonderland event. Visit Santa from 1 PM to 6 PM.
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For more fun things to do for the holidays in Sacramento, check out our 2022 Winter Guide
