Christmas is only one week away and that means there is only one weekend left to shop. However, rain is on its way this weekend so if you need some time to enjoy the season, check out the holiday events going on this weekend in Sacramento.
Taylor's Breakfast with Santa - Taylor's Kitchen is hosting a breakfast with Santa this Saturday. This is the 18th annual breakfast celebrating Christmas with Santa. Come join in the fun with two seatings.
- Where: Taylor's Kitchen, 2924 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento
- When: Saturday, December 18. 2 seatings - 9 am and 11 am
- Cost: $9.99 for children, $18.99 for adults
- Info: Call Andrew at 916-443-5154 for information and reservations
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Enjoy a holiday classic with a radio version of this Christmas story with George Bailey and his family. Five actors will play the parts of George Bailey, Clarence Oddbody, Mr Potter, Uncle Billy, and more in front of a live studio audience. The play kicks off this Sunday and runs through December 26.
- Where: Delta King, Front and K Streets, Old Sacramento
- When: December 19 7 pm, show runs December 19 - 26 (Check the dates and times)
- Cost: Tickets range from $23 - $25
- Info: Get more information and tickets at the Capital Stage
Horses, Hope, and Healing Holiday toy and tack drive - Check out the Craigmont Equestrian Center in Sacramento this weekend for an opportunity to meet Santa Clause and his pony reindeer! Get free drinks and pastries and bring "horsey gifts" for HHH children or an unwrapped gift for military families in need. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa!
- Where: Craigmont Equestrian Center, 3174 Craigmont St, Sacramento
- When: December 18 8 am - 2 pm
- Cost: FREE
- Info: Get more information for Horses, Hope, and Healing
American Bach Soloists present Handel's Messiah - Check out the American Bach soloists and the American Bach Choir as they perform the final version of Handel's Messiah at the Mondavi Arts Center this weekend.
- Where: Mondavi Center, 9399 Old Davis Rd, Davis
- When: December 18 7:30 pm
- Cost: Student $12.50 - $26.50, Subscriber $21 - $45, Regular $25 - $53
- Info: Get more information and tickets at the Mondavi Center website
Winter Woof Fest - Christmas has gone to the dogs at the Cordova Community Center! Dogs can get photos with Santa!
- Where: Cordova Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
- When: December 18 11 am - 3 pm
- Cost: $7 per photo, $10 for photo and CD
- Info: Get more information at the Cordova Recreation & Park District
Photos with Santa Clause - Head the The Fountains at Roseville this Saturday to get your photo with Santa Clause. If raining, photos will be in the Sake House space.
- Where: The Fountains at Roseville, Galleria Blvd and Roseville Pkwy, Roseville
- When: December 18 10 am - 5 pm
- Cost: FREE? (contact guest services for more information)
- Info: Contact guest services for more information at 785-2679
Miracle on 34th St - Check out this holiday classic performed live at the Woodland Opera House Theater this weekend with all the magic of Santa Clause and New York City. This is the last weekend for this classic
- Where: Woodland Opera House Theatre, 340 Second St, Woodland
- When: December 17 7:30 pm, December 18 7:30 pm, December 19 2 pm
- Cost: $17 adults, $15 seniors and students, $8 for children under 17, $10 adults in the balcony, $5 children
- Info: Get more information and tickets at the Woodland Opera House Theatre
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights - Enjoy the lights and animals at the Folsom Zoo this weekend along with carolers, food and drink, rides on the Starlight Express Train, and visits from Santa Clause and Santa Claws.
- Where: Folsom City Zoo, 403 Stafford St, Folsom
- When: December 17 - 19 6 - 9 pm (open through December 23)
- Cost: $5 adults, $4 ages 2 - 12 and seniors 55+, under 2 FREE, train rides $3
- Info: Get more information at Wild Nights and Holiday Lights
While these are just a few of the many events going on this weekend, there are also many from last weekend that are continuing this weekend.
Ongoing events
The Nutcracker - enjoy this holiday ballet at the Community Center Theater this weekend as you experience the Snowflake Forest, Sugar Plum Fairy, and more! If you can't make this performance, check out The Nutcracker in Folsom at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater this weekend.
- Where: Community Center Theater at the Sacramento Convention Center
- When: Friday, December 17 7 pm; Saturday, December 18 2 pm and 7 pm; Sunday, December 19 1 pm and 5 pm
- Cost: $15 - $68
- Info: Get more information, times, and tickets at The Sacramento Ballet
Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights - Enjoy lights, sounds, and effects with 20 minute lights shows as you are taken back in time in Old Sacramento. At the end of each performance, you can enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus. Note the weather as performances will be canceled if rain is moderate or heavy.
- Where: Corner of Front St and K St
- When: Thursday through Sunday through December 31, 6 pm and 7:30 pm performances
- Cost: FREE
- Info: Get more information and show times at Old Sacramento or Old Sac Theatre of Lights.
Carnival of Lights - Enjoy a beautiful display of lights throughout downtown from the waterfront through Midtown. Enjoy lights, banners, trees, and a flashback to the Grand Electric Carnival of 1895. "The essential to budget travel is to plan in front. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our mind. Considering and expending our travel budget correctly is a priority for most families. Reducing expending and fees, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured accomplishment and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind economizing money while touring is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, regardless of whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!..". The Electric Light Parade has even been rumored to have inspired to Electric Light Parade at Disneyland!
- Where: Downtown/Midtown
- When: noon - 8 pm through January 3
- Cost: FREE
- Info: Get more information at Downtown Sac
Holiday Music at the State Capitol - enjoy some holiday music with live musical performances in the Capitol Rotunda each day. Enjoy a variety of music each day with a brass quintet, vocal ensemble, jazz, choirs, bell ringers, and more.
- Where: Capitol Rotunda, 1301 10th St
- When: now through December 23, 11 am - 1 pm
- Cost: FREE
- Info: Get more information at Downtown Sac
A Christmas Carol - Enjoy the Charles Dickens' classic with the Sacramento Theatre Company. Note that this play is recommended for ages 4 and up.
- Where: Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St
- When: now through December 26, performances at various times. Dec 17 7 pm, Dec 18 2 pm and 7 pm, Dec 19 2 pm
- Cost: Student $17, Senior $33, Regular $37
- Info: Get more information and tickets at the Sacramento Theatre Company
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) - Get a fast and frenzied look at popular holiday traditions like Tiny Tim, the Grinch, Frosty, It's a Wonderful Life, and more in this funny look at the holidays.
- Where: Capital Stage on the Riverboat Delta King, 1000 Front St
- When: now through January 1 at various times. Dec 17 8 pm, Dec 17 2 pm and 7 pm, Dec 19 2 pm
- Cost: $24 - $32
- Info: Get more information and tickets at Capitol Stage
Downtown Holiday Ice Rink - Enjoy ice skating in downtown Sacramento at the Westfield Downtown Plaza
- Where: Westfield Downtown Plaza, 7th and K St
- When: now through January 17, December 10 - 12 10 am 10 pm
- Cost: $8 for a 2 hour session (starts every hour), $2 for skate rentals
- Info: Get more information at Downtown Sac
Christmas Memories - Enjoy decorations, holiday music, and storytellers at the Governor's Mansion as you are transported back in time. Santa and Mrs Claus will make a visit as well.
- Where: Governor's Mansion Historic Park, 1526 H St
- When: December 18 10 am 5 pm
- Cost: under 5 FREE, Youth 6 - 17 $3, Adults $5
- Info: Get more information at the Governor's Mansion
Holiday Art Show & Craft Fair - Enjoy th3 16th annual Holiday Craft Fair with arts, crafts, and more at Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael. The Craft Fair kicks off on Saturday as both the art and craft fair run through December 18.
- Where: Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330B Gibbons Center Dr, Carmichael
- When: Art show - now through Dec 18, Craft Fair - Dec 11 - 18; 11 am - 7 PM
- Cost: FREE (?)
- Info: Get more information on this event and the hours at Sacramento Fine Arts Center
Santa Claus Visits and Photos - Bring your family to the El Dorado Hills Town Center at The California Welcome Center for visits and photos with the Santa himself
- Where: El Dorado Hills Town Center - The California Welcome Center
- When: December 17 3 - 7 pm, December 18 12 - 6 pm, December 19 1 - 6 pm (Santa visits through December 24)
- Cost: Visit is free, photo packages start at $15.99 (no personal cameras allowed)
- Info: Get more information at the El Dorado Hills Town Center
Candlelight Concert 2010 - Enjoy a night of Christmas music with Somewhere in My Memory as you hear new, traditional, and classic Christmas music at the Dietrich Theater on the campus of Sierra College.
- Where: Dietrich Theater, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin
- When: December 17, 7:30 pm; December 18 and 19, 2 pm
- Cost: $16 - $28
- Info: For more information and tickets, check out the Sierra Community Chorus
Folsom's Historic Sutter Street Ice Rink - Enjoy ice skating in historic Folsom with decorations and plenty of family fun
- Where: 200 Wool Street, Folsom
- When: now through January 17th, 10 am - 10 pm
- Cost: Two hour sessions for $8.50 Adult, $5.50 kids 12 and under and senior citizens 62 and over, skate rental $2
- Info: Get more information and tickets at Ice skating in historic Folsom
Other local events include many, many performances at local churches in the Sacramento area with handbells, choirs, plays, and more. Contact your local churches to find out what events they have going on this weekend.
With the holidays upon us, there is plenty to do this weekend in Sacramento. Get in the Christmas spirit, take a break from your holiday shopping, and do something fun this weekend with your family.
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