Ahh, the holidays. My favorite time of year! If you are like me and love to stay busy during the holidays, take a look at this list of family friendly activities that are happening in our area during the next 2 months!
November:
Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday November 4th from 10-5PM - Holiday Pop-Up Art Gallery at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills. Free Admission. Talk with local artists and peruse original art, gifts and cards.
Friday, November 9th, 10AM -9:30PM - Ice Rink opens in Folsom. Open all holidays.
Friday, November 9th, 10AM -9:30PM - Ice Rink opens in Folsom. Open all holidays.
Saturday, November 10th, 11-2PM - Decorating Ginger Bread Houses For Kids at Jo-Ann Fabric in Folsom!
Friday November 16th - Sunday January 6th - Global Winter Wonderland at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Cal Expo is aglow with this spectacular light show, in which giant lanterns (some as tall as 70 feet) are illuminated by hundreds of thousands of LED lights. Check website for exact dates and times.
Friday November 16th - Sunday January 6th - Global Winter Wonderland at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Cal Expo is aglow with this spectacular light show, in which giant lanterns (some as tall as 70 feet) are illuminated by hundreds of thousands of LED lights. Check website for exact dates and times.
Saturday, November 17th, 11-2PM - Hands-On Holiday Tag Making at Jo-Ann Fabric in Folsom.
Saturday, November 17th, 10-4PM - Christmas Craft Faire at the Cameron Park Community Center. Hand made crafts, gifts, decorations & jewelry.
Saturday, November 17th, 12-3PM - Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Free rides on the 3rd Saturday of every month, check website for exact dates.
Saturday, November 17th, 12-3PM - Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Free rides on the 3rd Saturday of every month, check website for exact dates.
Monday, November 19th - Friday, November 23rd - times vary - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer the Musical at the Harris Center in Folsom.
Starting Friday, November 23rd through December 24th - Photos with Santa at the California Welcome Center in EDH. Check website as times and dates vary.
Friday, November 23rd, 5:30-8PM - Festival of Lights in Placerville. Lighting of the Christmas Tree, shopping, and beverages served at the Bell Tower.
Starting Friday, November 23rd through December 24th - Photos with Santa at the California Welcome Center in EDH. Check website as times and dates vary.
Friday, November 23rd, 5:30-8PM - Festival of Lights in Placerville. Lighting of the Christmas Tree, shopping, and beverages served at the Bell Tower.
December:
Saturday, December 1st, 7-12PM - Santa Run & Pancake Breakfast at the Cameron Park Community Center. Breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, eggs, orange juice and coffee.
Saturday, December 1st, 4PM - Christmas Tree Lighting in EDH Town Center. "Stuff Your Stocking" game for kids, live music, carriage rides and Santa will arrive to light the tree. Carriage ride dates to be continued throughout December.
Saturday, December 1st, 4PM - Christmas Tree Lighting in EDH Town Center. "Stuff Your Stocking" game for kids, live music, carriage rides and Santa will arrive to light the tree. Carriage ride dates to be continued throughout December.
Sunday, December 2nd, times vary - Folsom Lake Symphony presents Holiday Spirit at the Harris Center. Songs include Sleigh Ride, March of the Toys, Carol of the Bells, and selections from the Nutcracker, among others.
Sunday December 2nd at 1PM - Hangtown Christmas Parade (Placerville).
Friday, December 7th & Saturday, December 8th, 10AM - 4PM - 7th Annual Holiday Home Tour in Folsom. Features four charming historic homes beautifully adorned for the holidays, two festively decorated historic churches, with added stops at the Folsom History Museum, Pioneer Village and the Murer House.
Sunday December 2nd at 1PM - Hangtown Christmas Parade (Placerville).
Friday, December 7th & Saturday, December 8th, 10AM - 4PM - 7th Annual Holiday Home Tour in Folsom. Features four charming historic homes beautifully adorned for the holidays, two festively decorated historic churches, with added stops at the Folsom History Museum, Pioneer Village and the Murer House.
Saturday, December 8th (10-5PM) and Sunday December 9th (10-4PM) - Homes for the Holidays Tour in El Dorado Hills and Placerville. Enjoy wine and chocolate tasting and a raffle.
Sunday, December 9th, Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th, times vary - "Christmas Radio" concert featuring the Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills. 90 Minute concert featuring the season's most loved Christmas songs from across the genres.
Sunday, December 9th (all Sundays through December, 1:30-6PM, 2 Wednesdays in December, 5-9PM) - Nevada City Victorian Christmas. A magical setting of hilly streets outlined with twinkling white lights and authentic gas lamps, wandering minstrels and carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and a myriad of visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. Hand-crafted candy, jewelry, pottery, perfume, and dolls.
Saturday, December 15th - 55th Annual Santa Run tradition through El Dorado Hills. Event will finish with a fireworks show, cookies, and hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Clause will collect canned goods and unwrapped new toys for Toys for Tots.
Saturday, December 15th, 12-3PM - Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Free rides on the 3rd Saturday of every month, check website for exact dates.
December 30th at 7:30PM - Christmas Tree Lighting in Folsom in the center of the ice skating rink.
Does your family love Christmas Parades? Here is a list of the parades taking place in or around El Dorado County this season:
November 18 - 56th Annual Holiday Parade in Roseville
November 25 - Holiday Parade of Lights in Elk Grove
December 1 - Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn
December 2 - Hangtown Christmas Parade
December 8 - Santa Parade in Downtown Sacramento
Contact me with any questions! Have a wonderful holiday season!
sarah@sarah-ratliff.com | 530-391-1576
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