Sacramento Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Sacramento and surrounding areas
Sacramento sparkles for the holiday season with Christmas lights and festive events across Old Sacramento and Midtown where riverfront views meet seasonal cheer. Enjoy Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, Sac Brew Bike's Fab 40's Light Tours, and Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker while browsing holiday attractions and neighborhood markets near the State Capitol. From caroling events to festive markets, Sacramento offers a range of holiday activities and seasonal entertainment that welcome visitors of all ages.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsJuried artisan market supporting local artists and museums.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsSacramento's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker ballet.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsCommunity-decorated Tree Grove and gingerbread house contest.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsNew Year's Eve bar crawl with wristband access
Christmas Activities
36 eventsHistoric downtown ice rink tradition
Editor's Picks (6)
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Roseville Downtown Holiday Celebration
(Roseville)
Community-decorated Tree Grove and gingerbread house contest.
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Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
Historic downtown ice rink tradition
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Historic Folsom Community Christmas Tree Lighting
(Folsom)
Winter wonderland transformation with snowfall and tree lighting.
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Sunrise Winter Wonderland
(Citrus Heights)
Dual holiday events with toy donation drive
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Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker
Sacramento's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker ballet.
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Sac Brew Bike's Annual Fab 40's Light Tours
Pedal-powered holiday light tour through East Sacramento.
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Sacramento Christmas Events Map
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Sacramento Christmas FAQ
The Old Sacramento Waterfront tree lighting, Theatre of Lights, and the annual holiday market are among the largest and most popular Christmas events in the city.
Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights on K Street and the East Sacramento Fab Forties light displays are beloved local traditions that bring the community together each year.
The East Sacramento Fab Forties is the most famous neighborhood for Christmas lights, but other areas also feature festive displays each holiday season.
Old Sacramento is a central spot for holiday markets and local makers, with seasonal events and vendor stalls throughout the district.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, the Old Sacramento Waterfront tree lighting, and exploring seasonal markets with no admission fee.
Families enjoy the Theatre of Lights, holiday markets with kid-friendly activities, and walking tours of the Fab Forties light displays.