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November Promotions
- 10% off storewide for the entire month
- Eyebrows Threading: $10
- Eyebrows Threading & Tint: $25
- Eyelash Lift $50
- Eyelash Extensions $70 & up
- Hydra Facial $89
- Henna Temporary Tattoo starting at $4 & Up
- Through January 1st, buy two, get your third pair free on all earrings!
- Free gift with purchase of gift card or holiday basket with value of $30+
- Get one month FREE subscription if you subscribe for 3 or more months.
- Free Stone with purchases $45 and up
- 10% off all regularly priced merchandise for purchases $45 and up
- 2 Looks: $260 (Savings of $600)
- 3 Looks: $300 (Savings of $1,000)
- All month long, End of Clearance Sale: 20-60% off on selected clothing!
- Huancaina for $5 (A delicious Yellow Hot Chili Cheese Sauce)
- Winter Items 15% off
- Mitchell’s Ice cream, Lucuma, Mango, Coconut, Rum, and Raisins for just $16.99
- Peruvian Inca Kola in glass for just $3.50
- Sublimes Chocolats 4x$5 or $25 Box
- Hot Chocolate Sol del Cusco for just $5.00
- Everything! - 50% Off!
- Buy One, Get One 50% off!
- Free Style Appointments ($50 Value: In-Store Style Appointments)
Every weekday (Monday-Friday), we are giving each group of golfers a single spin on our prize wheel. The wheel includes prizes such as:
- UMG Hoodies ($59.99 value)
- UMG Golden Tickets (up to $18.99 value)
- UMG Golf Bucks ($5.00 off coupon)
- UMG Golf Ball ($4.99 value)
- UMG Stickers ($0.99 value)
- Join us from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Saturdays and 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Sundays for our extensive and delicious Brunch offerings!
2025 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Attend the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on K Street in Old Sacramento! The night will be filled with performances from community members and the first Theatre of Lights show of the season at 6:15 PM! Festivities kick off at 5:30 PM. Arrive early and shop the many small businesses in the district.
Holidays on K
Enjoy your weekends in Old Sacramento with comfortable seating, live music, family friendly activities, and a Letters to Santa station available from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Holidays on K offers a great opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, or to grab a tasty treat and enjoy it under the holiday lights!
K Street in Old Sacramento will be closed to cars beginning Fridays at 4:00 PM through Sunday at 12:00 AM.
Small Business Spree Holiday Bingo Card
Our neighborhood has over 150 small businesses who love helping you find the best gifts during the holidays. By playing this game, you’ll meet merchants, hear extravagant stories, and collect stickers to complete your bingo card. Once submitted, you’re in the running to win Old Sacramento Waterfront swag, gift cards, and potentially, our grand prize family four-pack of tickets to Polar Express Train Ride in 2026.
HOW TO PLAY:
You can find bingo cards at the Visitors Center or receive them when you get off your Polar Express Train Ride. Each square on your bingo card has a holiday activity to enjoy in Old Sacramento Waterfront. Start by choosing a square on the Small Business Spree Bingo card and follow the prompt to:
- Receive a sticker from the business you’re visiting
- Take a photo and show the Visitors Center (weekdays) or Holidays on K team member (weekends)
WAYS TO WIN:
The more squares you complete, the bigger the prize*.
- Five consecutive spaces vertically, horizontally, or diagonally will result in a bingo!
- Railroad (around the perimeter)
- X (two equal diagonal lines across the center)
- Blackout (all squares are complete)
*To see the list of participating businesses, click HERE
**Submit your entry by emailing a photo of your completed bingo card by December 31, 2025, to info@oldsacramento.com. Winners will be determined at random and notified in January 2026.
North Pole Safari
Families in Old Sacramento Waterfront can help Santa this Christmas by joining the free North Pole Safari — a magical augmented reality story trail bringing festive fun to local streets from November 20th to December 31st.
Organised by High Street Safari, a national group bringing interactive events to towns and cities across the globe, in partnership with the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the adventure invites families on a special mission from the North Pole.
Follow the trail to uncover 10 magical clues hidden in shop windows — from a messy toy blueprint to a giant frosty feather. Each clue reveals a North Pole character in augmented reality, along with a hidden letter to solve Santa’s secret password.
The adventure is split into two themed routes:
- The Workshop Route – Step inside Santa’s bustling workshop to meet the elves who make Christmas happen.
- The Winterwood Route – Wander through snowy forests to discover the magical creatures of the North Pole.
Once families have solved the password, they’ll become Official Certified Elf Helpers and can claim their festive e-book prize.
The trail is free, family-friendly, and easy to join. There’s no app to download — simply open the website on your smartphone to start playing. Each route takes about 45 minutes, and families can complete them in one go or over several visits.
Don’t miss your chance to become an Official Elf Helper! Join the North Pole Safari between November 20th and December 31st, and help Santa make this Christmas truly magical.
For more information or to start your adventure, visit HighStreetSafari.com/NorthPole
Download your digital North Pole Safari Trail Sheet below, or if you’d like a physical copy, pick one up from any of the participating business locations! You can also snag one from the Visitors Center, located on the corner of 2nd and J!
Third Thursdays
Every Third Thursday in Old Sacramento Waterfront, small business owners will open their doors to give you a peek behind the curtain, hosting 15-20 minute-long live demonstrations and artist activations at the top of every hour from 4–8 p.m.
Learn from Locals.
Local artists, photographers, coffee connoisseurs, and more in Old Sacramento Waterfront’s live demonstrations.
November 20th Locations:
- Artists’ Collaborative Gallery -
Cardstock Gift Box Making featuring Artist Marilyn Ross Isaacs
- Atrium 916 -
Sculpt & Paint your Own Clay Christmas Ornament featuring Artist Alyssa Erickson
- Blueprint Coffee -
Learn to Brew the Best Cup of Coffee at Home Featuring Live Music
- Cerealism -
Cereal Box Crafts: Upcycling Cereal Boxes
- Ecojoyous -
Pumpkin Floral Demonstration featuring Chesley Cipolla – Dirt in a Skirt
- Hello Sunshine Sac Collective -
The Art of Candle Creativity
- Ink and Image -
Create Your Own Tree Ornament
- LiBush International Connections Africa -
At the Table with LiBush Shop the Table & Take Home Flowers
- Parliament Wine Lounge -
Learn How to Craft with Wine Corks – Holiday Trees & Ornaments
- Peruvian Crafts -
The Art of Vicuña: the Fiber of the Gods
- Sacramento History Museum -
Meet the Printer and receive a limited Thanksgiving print
- Stage Nine -
Preview Hawthorne’s Hideout Immersive Experience
- Studio Marana -
Open Studio with Laurel Marana
- Super Silver -
Learn the Art of Horoscope and Stone Pairing
- Threadeco -
Style Box Soft Launch
Theatre of Lights
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. Produced by Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the shows are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Thanksgiving Eve (no show on Thanksgiving).
Conceived and created by Stage Nine Exhibitions’ Troy Carlson, Theatre of Lights brings together some of California’s finest talents in the field of light and sound: 4Wall Productions, Musson Theatrical, Associated Sound, and Emmy-nominated voice actor Bill Farmer, the voice of Disney’s Goofy.
The performance features an immersive retelling of Moore’s 1823 poem — “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas” alongside stories of how Sacramento pioneers experienced the calamities — and revelry — that befell the new city in the 1850s. The sounds of the fires, floods, and parties will surround the audience as the 150-year-old building facades light up with color. The highlight of the 20-minute production is 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.
November 26th, 2025 — Tree Lighting Ceremony
Parking
The streets will be full of holiday cheer! Park in the garages at the entrances to Old Sacramento to avoid driving through the district.
- Tower Garage – 1289 Front Street, at Capitol Mall
- Old Sacramento Garage – 274 I Street, between 2nd & 3rd streets
- Pre-pay rates of 25% off are available in these garages if reserved in advance
Bus/Light Rail
Let SacRT make planning your trip easy! The Old Sacramento Waterfront is steps away from several stations.
Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors for supporting this free event.
The Polar Express Train Ride
Live the magical journey of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Enjoy this magical family event! The evening begins in our passenger station, where you will be entertained by Polar Express characters, and then board your train to the North Pole, where you will enjoy hot chocolate and a sweet treat courtesy of our hot chocolate chefs. Once you reach the North Pole, the jolly old elf — Santa himself — will come on board to give each passenger the first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell.
Ticket Information
Departure Dates and Times:
All departures will take place from the Central Pacific Passenger Station at 930 Front Street on the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA.
November 14 – December 21, 2025
Wednesdays – Mondays
3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
Ticket Pricing
- First Class: $100 – $110 per passenger
- Coach Class: $80 – $85 per passenger
*All fees are included in the ticket price
Children who have not yet reached their 2nd birthday do not need a ticket if they ride on an adult’s lap.
Sustainable Santa: Crafting and Photography
Atrium 916’s Sustainable Santa Winter Wonderland returns in Historic Old Sacramento
Sustainable Santa returns to Old Sacramento for the most magical winter wonderland family portraits, clay sculpting, ornament painting, mulled wine, and cozy hot drinks. It is an enchanting and immersive zero-waste experience at the Atrium 916 Gallery and Art Cafe – California’s most unique place to visit.
Produced by the nonprofit Atrium 916 – Sacramento’s Creative Innovation Center for Sustainability and sponsored by City of Sacramento, Textile Renewal Alliance, SMUD, Republic Services, The Hoyt Company, & Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
The Family Photos – Sustainable Santa’s immersive, cinematic winter wonderland photography set is a place of discovery and play for adults and kids, creating the most storybook and memorable cinematic family portraits. Each session includes 150+ high-resolution images, beautifully photographed and delivered digitally for just $40, a joyful, zero-waste keepsake for your family.
VIP sessions are also available, offering reserved times, no waiting, and optional photo touch-ups for a flawless holiday card moment.
Sculpt and Paint Clay Ornaments – Patio tables with holiday charm and warm seasonal drinks like hot apple cider, creamy oat milk cocoa, or spiced mulled wine – pair beautifully with painting and sculpting with friends and family. The atmosphere is a vibe where the most magical memories are made.
Famous for our Drinks – The bar has built a reputation for not only being zero waste but also, more importantly, serving the most delicious secret recipe of mulled wine, along with cinnamon-infused apple cider and creamy hot cocoa with oat milk.
Shop local – Made in Sacramento – Holiday shopping hyper local/ Explore the Sacramento.Shop gallery- Browse unique art, home goods, fashion, and upcycled creations. – all crafted by purpose-driven makers here in Sacramento, with over 150 creatives to choose from.
The Story – Santa is no longer just the keeper of gifts; he’s the guardian of the North Pole, because it is the North Pole that keeps the whole planet in balance for human existence. But the ice is melting, and he can no longer protect it alone. Santa now needs the help of everyone, no matter where they live, to protect the Earth. Children and adults are asked, “What can you do to help Santa save the planet?”
The Launch – Friday, November 14th, from 3:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Celebrate the launch of Sustainable Santa with complimentary mulled wine.
Walk-ins Welcome: Throughout the whole Sustainable Santa season, walk-ins are welcome. No reservation required for photo sessions or art cafe crafting (wait times may vary). To skip the line book the VIP photography experience.
Pricing
Free – To play the Piano and Recycle Challenge Game
$15 – Sculpt Clay Ornament
$40 – Saving Santa Photo Experience
$140 – VIP Reservations Skip the line with a reserved photo session and Photoshop touch-ups
Dates: Friday, November 14 – Wednesday, December 24
Event Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 3pm – 8pm
Location: Atrium 916, 1020 Front Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814
Click HERE to reserve your spot today!
Parking/RT/Transit Info
Cobblestones and cars don’t mix! Park in the garages!
Two public parking garages offer the easiest way to park:
Old Sacramento Garage, entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd.
Tower Bridge Garage, entrance on Capitol Blvd at Neasham Circle near the Tower Bridge.
Visit SacPark.org for rates and more public parking information.
Rideshare
Suggested drop-off locations – these locations will include a short 5-minute walk to Old Sacramento
- On the east side of 4th between L Street and Capitol Mall
- On the north side of J Street between 3rd and 5th Street
- On I Street between 7th and 8th Street
By Bus
Check sacrt.com/schedules or call 916-321- BUSS (2877) to plan your trip before riding. Please check the schedules to ensure that you board your return bus or train before the last trip of the evening.
Sacramento Regional Transit bus routes 11, 30, 31, 62, 86, and 88
Stop on 3rd St. between I and L, only a one-block walk from Old Sacramento Waterfront. Other downtown routes are no more than a half-mile walk from the historic district. More information at www.sacrt.com.
Patrick DeGuire – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Patrick started performing stand up after losing a significant amount of vision and discovering laughter to be self therapeutic. Soon after getting started, he won the Improve Harrah’s National Comedy Club Talent Search which led to numerous appearances on national television including Comedy Central and Que Locos’ on Galavision. Patrick has been heard on such national syndicated radio shows as The Bob and Tom Show and NPR. Patrick has performed toured with such comedians as Tom Segura, Theo Von, Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Gabriel Iglesias, George Lopez and Paul Rodriguez.
Jordan Conley – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
“You genuinely crack me up,” That’s what Simon Cowell said after watching Jordan Conley‘s performance in his AGT audition. Jordan Conley is a comedian who’s brings a positive spin into the world of stand-up comedy. He started doing stand-up professionally seven years ago and has never looked back, dropping everything to pursue his passion. Jordan is a nerd who loves to talk about movies, superheroes and theme parks. He’s a lead in a movie on Disney +“Under Wraps 2” and is the co-host with Bear Grylls on the game show, “I Survived Bear Grylls” on Max.
Cody Woods – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Cody Woods wash and picked by Kevin Hart to Show case on Hart of the City on Comedy Central. He’s also been featured on The Comedy Shaq Network, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Woods started comedy as a kid from a trailer park and has now been hitting stages for half of his life. His irreverent style matched with spot on impressions and quick with as garnered him millions of views online. He recently won first place multiple prestigious comedy festivals and has headlined all over the world.
Saul Trujillo – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Saul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch in 2024. Saul can be seen performing regularly in Los Angeles at the premier comedy clubs.
Steph Sanders – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Steph Sanders is a high-energy comedian, actor, and host known for his quick wit, magnetic personality, and versatile humor. Originally from Dayton, Ohio and thrown into a steady diet of acting, dance, musical instruments, and sports from an early age gave him his thirst for the stage and eventually the screen. With over 15 years of experience, Steph delivers everything from clean corporate sets to edgy club performances always leaving audiences laughing. He’s shared the stage with legends like Patrice O’Neal, Gary Owen, and Tony Roberts, and appeared on UPN, BET, MTV, and more.
Zako Ryan – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Zako grew up in the South before landing in the Midwest, where he cut his teeth doing standup in Chicago—one of the best training grounds for aspiring stand ups. That combination of Southern roots and Chicago’s no-nonsense comedy scene broke his brain in the funniest way possible. He’s been at it for years now, cracking up crowds at clubs across the globe. You might’ve seen him on NBC, Starz, or even that one cat food commercial… Either way, if he’s coming to your town, grab a ticket. You’ll have a good time.
James Mwaura – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
James is a standup comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the son of German and Kenyan immigrants, which he agrees is weird and wrong. James talks about dating, cold sores, sex, politics, and everything in between. He has also amassed over 50 million views on his social media accounts @realjamesmwaura.
TJ – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
TJ is a Haitian born stand-up comedian who is currently based in New York City. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club and has toured all over the world. He recently returned from a small European tour where he did his set in both English and French. He has opened for Colin Quinn, Janelle James, Maria Bamford and Sean Patton. He has also been a featured performer at numerous festivals like Netflix Is A Joke, SF Sketchfest and the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival. TJ is also an Op-Ed contributor for The New York Times.
Kristin Chirico – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Kristin Chirico is a queer, plus size, mixed Native American (Cayuga, Seneca) comedian, writer, and YouTuber. Kristin spent nearly seven years as a writer and content creator for BuzzFeed, during which wrote dozens of million+ view articles about her experiences trying food and fashion. She also produced and starred in BuzzFeed’s Ladylike and The Empty Suitcase Show for Facebook Watch, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Afterward, Kristin started her own YouTube channel (The Kitchen & Jorn Show) with fellow BuzzFeed alum Jen Ruggirello.
Frankie Marcos – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Frankie Marcos is from the San Jose, California but headlines internationally. He is the winner of the 2024 San Francisco International comedy competition, earning a place in history next to other past finalists including Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Louis CK, and more. Frankie is a regular on Don’t Tell Comedy as well as Chocolate Sundaes at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Frankie has been in the New York Comedy Festival, Melbourne International in Australia, and the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland.
Thanksgiving Menu
Bear & Crown
Join us this Thanksgiving from noon to 6 pm for a special prefix menu including slow-roasted leg of lamb with herb-roasted baby potatoes, parsnips & carrots, Yorkshire pudding, and brown gravy!
Holidays on K
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Enjoy your weekends in Old Sacramento with comfortable seating, live music, family-friendly activities, and a Letters to Santa station available from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Holidays on K offers a great opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, or to grab a tasty treat and enjoy it under the holiday lights!
K Street in Old Sacramento will be closed to cars beginning Fridays at 4:00 PM through Sunday at 12:00 AM.
Open Mic Poetry
The Parliament Wine Lounge
Unleash the power of poetry every third Sunday at The Parliament Wine Lounge from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Performance sign-ups begin in person, 30mins before start time. Open to all ages though, mild language will be present.
Breakfast with Santa
The Delta King
Celebrate the magic of the season with a delicious breakfast and a special visit with Santa with the beautiful Sacramento River as your backdrop. Capture the moment with your own holiday photos, sip and savor from our Build-Your-Own Hot Cocoa Bar and let the kids write a heartfelt Letter to Santa. All set to the sounds of cheerful Christmas music — it’s a holiday experience the whole family will love!
Sustainable Santa: Crafting and Photography
Atrium 916
Atrium 916’s Sustainable Santa Winter Wonderland returns in
Historic Old Sacramento
Sustainable Santa returns to Old Sacramento for the most magical
winter wonderland family portraits, clay sculpting, ornament
painting, mulled wine, and cozy hot drinks. It is an enchanting
and immersive zero-waste experience at the Atrium 916 Gallery and
Art Cafe – California’s most unique place to visit.
Alaire Thomas – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Alaire Thomas is a podcaster, comedian, and content creator based in New York. She found her love for content creation in 2023 and has since built a community of over 2 million followers across platforms.
She is the co-host of Yap & Strap, a podcast that has been featured as the number one show in Andro Magazine. Alaire uses her platforms to share life experiences, her relationship with her fiancé, and anything that might help brighten someone’s day.
Originally from Los Angeles County, she moved to New York to finish school and begin her creative journey.
Thanksgiving on the Delta King
The Delta King
Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends aboard the historic Delta King. Enjoy a festive buffet featuring a chef’s carving station with roasted turkey and prime rib, traditional sides including mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy, and seasonal desserts highlighted by classic pumpkin pie. Experience timeless hospitality and riverfront views that make the holiday truly unforgettable.
Reservations Required
To make a reservation please call 916-444-8052 or reserve online
at www.deltaking.com/upcoming-events
Ruben Ramirez
Laughs Unlimited
Ruben Ramirez is a Chicago based comedian and actor who is known for his blue & observational comedy. He’s performed on the Michael Colyar Morning Show , WGN TV and You can catch him on BET+ North of the 10 and Canal Street and on Amazon Prime & Tubi for other films. He’s opened up for touring comedians Martin Amini, Kevin Herrera, Martin Moreno, George Perez, Christian Johnson, Chingo Bling, Craig Conant, Ken Flores, Concrete, Jerry Garcia, Edwin San Juan, DoKnow and Josh Pray.
Dan Pulzello
Laughs Unlimited
Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently
appeared on Amazon Prime’s “Game Breakers.” He has performed
across the United States and has also taken his headlining act
internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, The Netherlands,
Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, and the Adelaide Fringe
Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, The Tiny
Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear, Eastville Comedy
Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others.