Last updated: November 11, 2024
Here's your comprehensive guide to the holidays in Granite Bay! Find all the top festive events and attractions. For Granite Bay devotees and casual tourists, our guide is your passport to festive fun.
One notable highlight is the Theatre of Lights, where downtown comes alive with a dazzling display of lights synchronized to beloved holiday tunes. Another unique experience awaits with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, where families can enjoy a magical journey reminiscent of the cherished story, complete with hot cocoa and carols. And the enchanting Holidays at Filoli is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring stunning gardens adorned with festive decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Granite Bay Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Theatre of Lights
- What to Expect
- Live dramatization on historic rooftops with special appearances and tree lighting.
- 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 how Sacramento pioneers experienced the calamities and revelry of the new city in the 1850s. The highlight 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 himself.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : Theatre of Lights
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
- What to Expect
- Vintage locomotive train ride with Santa Claus visit.
- Description
- Embark on a festive journey aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, where you'll enjoy hot chocolate, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa Claus. Each passenger receives a silver sleigh bell as the first gift of Christmas.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with local talent and live orchestra.
- Description
- The Nutcracker, a classic ballet performance, features Tchaikovsky's iconic score and choreography by Sacramento natives. It includes local young dancers and is accompanied by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera.
- Where
- Sacramento | More Info : The Nutcracker