The MACC Winter Art Fest in Rancho Cordova runs November 27–29 and December 4–6, noon to 5 PM. Free admission, local juried art, and Light Rail access make it one of the easier holiday market stops in the Sacramento area.
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.
The 7th Annual Illumination Holiday Festival returns to District56 in Elk Grove on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Free admission, outdoor ice skating, local vendors, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM — about 20 minutes from Sacramento.
