Seasonal Activities
Seasonal Activities
Old Sacramento Waterfront
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
Artists’ Collaborative Gallery
- From now through October, enjoy 40% off artist Judie Martinez’s fine art originals!
- 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 Saturday in Old Sac with comfortable seating, pop-up vendors, a photo booth, and a Letters to Santa station available from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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!
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.