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Dec 03 2022

Sacramento Lighted Boat Parade

Presented by Capital City Yacht Club at Old Sacramento Waterfront

Capital City Yacht Club once again is getting ready for the annual lighted boat parade! Make dinner reservations and enjoy the view, or head over to... More Info

Dec 03 2022

Illumination Holiday Festival

Presented by City of Elk Grove at District56

Celebrate the holiday with families, friends, and neighbors at the Third Annual Illumination Holiday Festival. This year's event has been expanded to... More Info

Dec 04 2022

California International Marathon

Presented by Sacramento Running Association (SRA) at Folsom Dam

Spectators: Please visit the map to see where you can watch your runners! The Fastest Course in the West. The California International Marathon (CIM)... More Info

Dec 03 - 04 2022

Christkindlmarkt

Presented by Sacramento Turn Verein Actives at Sacramento Turn Verein

Check out the Traditional German Christkindlmarkt including, Gluehwein, authentic sausage dinners, arts, crafts, and everything Christmas. In the... More Info

Dec 02 - 04 2022

Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour

Presented by Sacred Heart Parish School at Sacred Heart Parish School

The Holiday Home Tour is back! One of Northern California’s most beloved walking holiday home tours returns this December after a brief hiatus due... More Info

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Dec 10 2022

Holly Jolly Santa Bar Crawl

Presented by Xoso Sport & Social League at Midtown

Wear your fanciest (or ugliest) holiday attire and join XOSO for a fun night around Sacramento! In true holiday fashion, they're turning good times... More Info

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Dec 10 2022

Christmas in Oak Park

Presented by St. Hope at Underground Books

Join St. HOPE at 40 Acres' Underground Books and Esther’s Park for this fun event for kids of all ages! This event includes pictures with Black... More Info

Dec 11 2022

Santa Hustle

Presented by Santa Hustle at Vernon Street Town Square

Santa is running to town and you can join him! It's the most magical time of the year and you can experience the magic at the Santa Hustle fun run!... More Info

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Nov 26 2022

Dec 17 2022

Holiday Cheer

Presented by Sacramento History Museum and Old Sacramento Living History Program at Hastings Annex

Tis the season! Thousands of Sacramentans make it a family tradition during the Holidays to attend Theater of Lights and The Journey of the Polar... More Info

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Dec 03 2022

Dirty Cello

Presented by SBL Entertainment at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Off the road and back to Sacramento, the Dirty Cello band is back. The Dirty Cello band is all about taking expectations of what a cello should do... More Info

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Dec 03 2022

Naughty v. Nice Holiday Concert

Presented by Symphony d'Oro Rancho Cordova at Cordova High Performing Arts Center

Join conductor Pete Nowlen and Symphony d'Oro for a very special holiday show—"Naughty v. Nice"—featuring all-star Poperetta! cast: Robin... More Info

Dec 10 2022

V101.1 Throwback Holiday Jam

Presented by V101.1 FM at Golden 1 Center

V101’s Throwback Holiday Jam will feature live performances by Ice Cube, Bone, Thugs-N-Harmony, Too Short, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, MC Magic, and... More Info

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Dec 10 2022

Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra: Home for the Holidays

Presented by Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra at Memorial Auditorium

The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra is finally coming back after three long years with all the classic holiday hits!

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Dec 09 - 14 2022

Holiday Hits with a Splash of Sass

Presented by Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus at Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ

The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus is proud to present Holiday Hits with a Splash of Sass under the direction of Artistic Director Christian Bohm.... More Info

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Dec 15 2022

Ruthie Foster

Presented by SBL Entertainment at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk... More Info

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Dec 16 2022

The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night

Presented by Live Nation at Ace of Spades

Get ready to go back to December with The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night. Grab your tickets and your squad, and they'll see you there!

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Dec 17 2022

American Bach Soloists: A Baroque Christmas

Presented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall

For years, the American Bach Soloists graced Jackson Hall with its stunning rendition of Handel’s Messiah. For this 20th Anniversary season, they... More Info

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Dec 17 2022

Handel's Messiah

Presented by Capella Antiqua at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Come experience one of the season’s most loved works, Georg Frederick Handel’s Messiah. Focusing on the Christmas portion of the Messiah, this... More Info

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Dec 04 2022

Navidades! presented by Calidanza Dance Company

Presented by Calidanza Dance Company at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Calidanza Dance Company seeks to become Sacramento’s first professional Mexican folk dance company presenting annual programs in our region as well... More Info

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Dec 10 2022

The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Presented by Sacramento Ballet at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center

The Sacramento Ballet continues its treasured, annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This year SacBallet presents its newest... More Info

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Dec 10 2022

One Night Only with Jack Gallagher

Presented by The Sofia at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Celebrating 45 years as a comedian, Jack brings his stand-up comedy to the Sofia for one night. Storyteller extraordinaire, Jack’s comedy appeals a... More Info

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Dec 11 2022

Kevin Hart: Reality Check

Presented by Live Nation at Golden 1 Center

Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor. Originally known as a stand-up comedian, he has since starred in Hollywood films and on TV. He has also... More Info

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Dec 14 - 17 2022

Billie! Backstage With Lady Day

Presented by Cal Cap Black Box Theatre at Cal Cap Black Box Theatre

Billie! Backstage with Lady Day is a two-act play, written by Synthia L. Hardy and directed by Bryan Rasmussen. It combines storytelling, live music,... More Info

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Dec 20 2022

Irish Xmas in America

Presented by The Sofia at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Holidays with an Irish twist. The hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance, and... More Info

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Dec 03 - 24 2022

Tis the Season the Sequel

Presented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

When Company Member Peter Story is bummed about the postponed production of A Year with Frog and Toad, his friends and fellow actors Stephanie... More Info

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Dec 01 - 24 2022

A Christmas Carol

Presented by Sacramento Theatre Company at Sacramento Theatre Company

This audience-favorite adaptation of Charles Dickens’ time-honored tale returns! It’s Christmas Eve, and the greedy Ebenezer Scrooge is visited... More Info

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Nov 30 2022

Dec 24 2022

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Presented by Capital Stage Company at Capital Stage

It’s Christmas at Pemberley again! This warm holiday comedy is the second piece to Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon's Christmas at Pemberley... More Info

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Dec 03 2022

Watercolor Holiday Cards

Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Online/Virtual Space

Elevate your holiday greetings into one-of-a-kind gifts and impress your friends and family with a set of personal, hand-crafted holiday cards! Learn... More Info

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Dec 08 2022

ArtMix: Festivus

Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum

Whoomp! There it is! Come as you are to this throwback Thursday edition of ArtMix. Inspired by "The Strike" episode of Seinfeld, celebrate... More Info

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Dec 11 2022

Hollywood Park Creatives Makers Market

Presented by Hollywood Park Creatives at Rosewood Room

Shop locally at the Hollywood Park Creatives Market! Find jewelry, art, crafts, decor, and more!

Dec 10 - 11 2022

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum

Did you miss the holiday shopping on Black Friday? Don't worry! You have a second chance to get that holiday shopping in at the Holiday Arts and... More Info

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Dec 15 2022

Frame by Frame: Women and Photography

Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum

Tim's Vermeer (2013) - Teller Run time: 1 hr 20 minutes Introduced by local photographer and artist Muzi Li Rowe, Tim’s Vermeer tells the story... More Info

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Oct 07 2022

Dec 17 2022

Escape Velocity and Sojo Museum SacTownYouthNights

Presented by Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc at Florin Square

The Escape Velocity and Sojo Museum SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth ages 12 to 24 to have a safe space to hang out while enjoying a wide... More Info

Dec 16 - 18 2022

Care for Christmas

Presented by Careful Heart Company at The Brickhouse Gallery and Art Complex

Enjoy a three day holiday shopping experience! Care for Christmas is the ultimate holiday experience. The event will feature shopping, music, hot... More Info

Oct 02 2022

Dec 31 2022

Modern Women, Modern Vision: Photography from the Bank of America Collection

Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum

Histories of photography long ignored or underrepresented women’s contributions to the medium’s development as both fine and applied art. In... More Info

Apr 16 2023

SacTown Movie Buffs Film Fest

Presented by SacTown Movie Buffs Film Fest at Esquire IMAX Theatre

SacTown Movie Buffs Film Fest is a film festival that focuses on showcasing independent films to help promote both local and international... More Info

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Dec 11 2022

Chanukah Wonderland

Presented by Chabad Jewish Community Center at Palladio at Broadstone

Bring your family and friends and join the 16th Annual Chanukah Wonderland! Check out carnival games and crafts, hot latkes and donuts, authentic... More Info

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Dec 17 2022

Peppa Pig's Adventure

Presented by Premier Productions at Memorial Auditorium

Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.... More Info

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Dec 10 - 18 2022

Winter Wonderland

Presented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town

Celebrate the holiday season at Fairytale Town with holiday lights, festive décor and vendors, snow, Santa, arts and crafts, and more at Fairytale... More Info

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Nov 25 2022

Dec 23 2022

Magical Christmas Trains on the River Fox

Presented by River Fox Train at River Fox Train

All aboard the River Fox's Magical Christmas Train in West Sacramento for an outing that will usher friends and families into the spirit of the... More Info

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Nov 25 2022

Dec 23 2022

Saving Santa: Immersive Photo Experience

Presented by The Atrium at The Atrium

Cinematic family photo experience, clay ornament sculpting, and hot holiday beverages all proceeds support the Atrium 916... More Info

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Nov 11 2022

Dec 24 2022

Photos with Santa

Presented by Arden Fair at Arden Fair

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Bring your wish list so you can share it with Santa and his... More Info

Jan 17 2023

Bluey's Big Play

Presented by Premier Productions at Memorial Auditorium

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first... More Info

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Nov 03 2022

Feb 26 2023

Dragon Discovery

Presented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo

For thousands of years, dragons have captured the imagination of cultures around the world. From the fire-breathing dragons of Europe to the silent... More Info

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Apr 15 2023

May 07 2023

Winnie the Pooh

Presented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Christopher Robin has just moved into a new neighborhood and he isn’t happy. Despite kids constantly knocking on his door and asking him to play,... More Info

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Dec 03 2022

Makers Market at the Rink

Presented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Ali Youssefi Square

Come down to the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink to skate and shop. Enjoy your favorite winter activity while shopping a variety of makers and... More Info

Dec 03 2022

DOCO Lights Up the Holidays

Presented by Downtown Commons (DOCO) and Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center at Downtown Commons (DOCO)

Downtown Commons, the Sacramento Kings, and Golden 1 Center are excited to present a special DOCO Lights Up the Holidays activation that culminates... More Info

Dec 08 2022

Hot Toddy Competition

Presented by The Golden Bear at The Golden Bear

Adults with a thirst for holiday fun can visit Golden Bear during their highly-anticipated annual Hot Toddy competition.

Dec 10 2022

Holiday Craft Fair

Presented by The Amani Center at The Amani Center

Santa will be coming for a meet and greet and family photos, all in a safe fun festive environment! Come shop with friends and family. They have many... More Info

Dec 10 2022

Makers Mart: A Holiday Craft Fair

Presented by Makers Mart at Scottish Rite Center

It’s time to bring the community together once again for Sacramento’s beloved annual holiday craft fair! Shop a curated selection of 75+ local... More Info

Dec 10 2022

Jingle Bell Pup Crawl

Presented by Sacramento SPCA at Brooks Truitt Bark Park

Join the Sacramento SPCA and partnering Midtown businesses to celebrate the Pawlidays by giving back to the animals while you sip, savor, and shop... More Info

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Nov 26 2023

Christmas Tree Lighting

Presented by Cordova Community Council at Village Green Park

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! The annual lighting of the Cordova Community Christmas Tree is a public event inspiring community... More Info

Ongoing

Spirit Wings

Presented by Spirit Wings at Downtown Sacramento

Spirit Wings is a walking art adventure. Seven beautiful sculptures are sprinkled along a one-mile stretch of K Street in downtown Sacramento. You... More Info

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