Mark your calendars - Sacramento is gearing up for the holidays! There's plenty of fun stuff happening this season - and the radio stations of iHeart Radio Sacramento want to make sure you and your family don't miss anything! Browse our list of local holiday events for the entire family - from ice skating and Christmas markets to concerts and photos with Santa.
And if that's not enough to get you into the holiday spirit: 92.5 The Breeze is the home of Sacramento's Christmas Favorites. We're playing 100% holiday music all season long! Listen at https://www.925TheBreeze.com/listen
🎄 Christmas & Holiday Events
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
- Location: Ali Youssefi Plaza (Downtown Sacramento)
- Dates: Nov 5th – Jan 19th [visitsacramento.com]
- Cost: ~$10–$15 per skater incl. skates
- Description: Outdoor skating beneath city lights is perfect for families. Enjoy music in the plaza atmosphere, sharing warm cocoa, laughs, and holiday moments in downtown Sacramento.
Historic Folsom Ice Rink
- Location: Folsom Historic District
- Dates: Nov 8th – Jan 19th [https://historicfolsom.org/]
- Cost: ~$20/person
- Description: The annual Folsom Historic District ice rink is back for another year! Break out your skates and hop on the ice. Check out the official calendar for the various rotating events happening throughout the season – from PJ Parties to movie screenings, Ugly Sweater Night, and a Princess Party for the little ones.
Global Winter Wonderland (Imaginarium 360)
- Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd
- Dates: Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 [visitsacramento.com]
- Cost: Starts at $20
- Description: Millions of lights in immersive displays create a multi-zone holiday spectacle. Families explore whimsical scenes, enormous light tunnels, festive platforms and carnival-style ambiance—ideal for evening strolls and photo ops.
Theatre of Lights – Old Sacramento Waterfront
- Location: Old Sacramento Waterfront
- Date: Thursday–Sunday, Nov 27 – Dec 24 (Thanksgiving Eve through Christmas Eve) [theatlasheart.com]
- Cost: Free
- Description: Historic holiday plays performed nightly next to a 60-foot Christmas tree in a pioneer-era setting. With food, period decor, and carols, this free community tradition delivers nostalgia, education, and festive ambiance.
Magical Christmas Train / River Fox Train
- Location: 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento, CA
- Dates: Nov 28th – Dec 28th [https://www.riverfoxtrain.com/]
- Cost: $70+/person
- Description: Hop on a magical train ride with Santa and his elves! Enjoy hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and take home a souvenir mug.
Fab 40s Lights Tour (Sacramento Midtown)
- Location: Midtown Sacramento (Fab 40s neighborhood)
- Dates: Early – late December [visitsacramento.com]
- Cost: Free if you go by yourself. Paid tours available, e.g., Sac Brew Bike BYO snacks/drinks
- Description: Wander or pedal past some of Sacramento’s most festive homes decorated to dazzle. Group-friendly famines and holiday routes combine lights with laughter and local charm—perfect for family outings or gathering friends together.
California State Capitol – Kwanzaa Unity Celebration
- Location: California State Capitol grounds
- Date: Wednesday, December 26th, 2025 [allevents.in]
- Cost: Free
- Description: Cultural celebration featuring Kwanzaa principles of community, unity, and heritage. Expect music, dance, drumming, storytelling, and family-friendly performances under holiday lights on the Capitol lawn.
🎄 Holiday-themed Bars
- The Snug (2718 J St)
- Butterscotch Den “Miracle on Broadway” (3406 Broadway)
- Jet’s Midtown (1226 20th St.)
- The Jungle Bird (2516 J St.)
- Trophy Club (630 K St #120)
- Tiger Restaurant & Lounge (722 K St.)