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Theatre of Lights
Old Sacramento Waterfront
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).
Third Thursdays
Old Sacramento Waterfront
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:
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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.
The Polar Express Train Ride
California State Railroad Museum
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.
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OCTOBER
Fall Into Magic: Halloween Town & Seasonal Surprises in Old Sacramento
Autumn in Old Sacramento is where history meets spook-tacular fun, and there’s no better place to celebrate the season than along our cobblestone streets and riverfront views. Whether you’re a pumpkin-lover, ghost-story fanatic, family looking for fall memories, or just someone who wants to soak in the crisp air and festive spirit, there’s something magical waiting for you!
What’s Happening This Season