Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the festive delights of Florin with our holiday guide. From Florin aficionados to first-time visitors, our guide showcases the best of the season.
Popular events during the holiday season include the dazzling Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival, where vibrant displays illuminate the night sky. The Theatre of Lights offers a unique experience with mesmerizing performances that blend music and storytelling. And the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it transforms the city into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Florin Holiday Light Displays
Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Largest LED rose display in the world with interactive experiences.
- Description
- Imaginarium is Sacramento's largest holiday light festival, featuring over 5 million lights, a rose garden with 30,000 LEDs, mirror worlds, enchanted forests, and fantastical creatures. It includes carnival rides, games, ice skating, and a free daily circus.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival
Florin Holiday Markets and Shopping
Girl Gang Craft Holiday Market
- What to Expect
- Inclusive shopping experience with feminist clothing line and local vendors.
- Description
- The Girl Gang Craft Holiday Market in Sacramento, CA, features 100 local fem, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive creatives, makers, small business owners, artists, and healers. Attendees can shop a variety of art, ceramics, jewelry, and apparel while enjoying feminist cocktails and food. This event supports local small businesses and fosters a community-driven atmosphere.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Girl Gang Craft Holiday Market
Florin Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Theatre of Lights
- What to Expect
- Live dramatization on historic rooftops with Jack Frost and St. Nick.
- Description
- Theatre of Lights is a free, family-friendly performance retelling "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in a uniquely Sacramento way on the rooftops of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. The show features an immersive retelling of Moore's 1823 poem alongside stories of Sacramento pioneers' experiences in the city's early days. The performance includes a live dramatization on the balconies above K Street, complete with a special appearance by Jack Frost and the lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree by St. Nick.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Theatre of Lights
Annual Holiday Dinner
- What to Expect
- Exclusive networking opportunity for military engineers and their families.
- Description
- The Sacramento Post Annual Holiday Party 2024 is a special event hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) to celebrate the holiday season. It brings together members and their families for an evening of camaraderie and festive spirit.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Annual Holiday Dinner
Seeing Thanksgiving Through a kids eyes play
- What to Expect
- Youth performance celebrating Thanksgiving from a child's perspective.
- Description
- Join a heartwarming event where children share their stories of Thanksgiving, filled with laughter and family friendship, at 2251 Florin Rd in Sacramento.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Seeing Thanksgiving Through a kids eyes play
Florin Other Holiday Activities
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating in a downtown setting with themed activations.
- Description
- The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is a holiday tradition where you can ice skate under the city lights. Located in Ali Youssefi Square, it offers a perfect place to gather with friends and family. The rink partners with local organizations to provide discounts and themed activations like craft days and silent disco nights. Admission includes skate rental, and special rates are available for group reservations.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
8th Annual Holly Jolly Santa Bar Crawl
- What to Expect
- Complimentary drink and Santa hat for early check-ins.
- Description
- Join Xoso Sacramento Bar Crawls for a fun holiday night in Midtown Sacramento. Wear your fanciest or ugliest holiday attire and enjoy exclusive drink specials, food deals, and waived cover charges at participating bars. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Shriners Hospital for Children, and additional toy and craft supply donations are accepted at check-in.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : 8th Annual Holly Jolly Santa Bar Crawl