Sacramento Holiday Events 2026: The Complete Calendar
Every 2026 Sacramento holiday event in one calendar: tree lightings, Santa breakfasts, markets, Nutcracker, ice rinks, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve, in date order.
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Category: Family-Friendly
Family-Friendly – kid events, school breaks
Cars and Cocoa With Santa at Sacramento’s California Automobile Museum 2026: What to Know Before December 20
Cars and Cocoa With Santa and Mrs. Claus returns to the California Automobile Museum on December 20, 2026. Photos in a vintage fire truck, holiday crafts, and hot cocoa—all included with regular admission.
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Leland Stanford Mansion Sacramento: The Free History Tour That Reopens November 2
Sacramento’s grandest Victorian mansion offers free guided tours at the heart of downtown — and regular tours resume November 2 after the Halloween season wraps up. Here’s what to know before you book.
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Sacramento Water Festival 2026: Free Music, Culture, and Kids Activities at Discovery Park on November 7
The Sacramento Water Festival returns to Discovery Park on November 7, 2026 — free music, cultural performances, kids activities, and community at the confluence of Sacramento’s two rivers.
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Roseville Breakfast with Santa 2026: Seatings, Tickets, and What to Know
The City of Roseville’s Breakfast with Santa returns December 5, 2026 at Mahany Fitness Center with three seating times — including a sensory-friendly 8:00 a.m. option — at $20 per person.
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Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire 2026: What to Know Before November 28
The 39th annual Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire runs November 28, 2026 in Old Town Elk Grove: free admission, 145+ vendors, Tiny Tim’s Alley for kids, free Santa photos, and a 6 PM holiday parade and tree lighting.
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Peter and the Wolf & The Nutcracker Sweet at Woodland Opera House 2026: What Sacramento Families Need to Know
Peter and the Wolf & The Nutcracker Sweet runs December 17-20 at the Woodland Opera House. Here’s what Sacramento families need to know before booking.
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Monster Jam Sacramento 2027: Freestyle Mania Comes to Golden 1 Center in January
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania comes to Golden 1 Center for four shows across January 22–24, 2027, pairing monster truck drivers with freestyle motocross riders in a team competition format. Here are dates, tickets, and what Sacramento families need to know.
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Harlem Globetrotters Sacramento 2027: Two Shows on MLK Day at Golden 1 Center
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their Rivalry Tour to Golden 1 Center on MLK Day, January 18, 2027, with shows at noon and 5 PM. Here’s what Sacramento families need to know before buying tickets.
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Sutter’s Fort Sacramento: Your Guide to the $5 History Walk in Midtown
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in Midtown Sacramento charges $5 for adults to tour the oldest restored fort in the West. Hours, admission, parking, and what to expect inside.
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