Hagan Community Park
Rancho Cordova, California
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On December 3,4,10 and 11 from 12pm-4pm you can ride the rain and have pictures taken with Santa Claus!
341 Industrial Way
Woodland, California
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The family Christmas train trip features story-telling, Christmas Carols, Elves, Cookies and Hot Cocoa and of course- a visit from Jolly St. Nick! The trip lasts about 90minutes and pajamas are welcomed. November 26th, December 4th, 11th and 17th-23rd. Adult tickets $29, Children ages 2-12 are $23.
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, California
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Santa will be available for photos and visits in his magical village in Center Court now through December 24, 2011.
reviewed on: January 11 2011
"Good but always too busy"
The Arden mall has a great selection of stores but parking is always a nightmare and the mall is always packed. I much prefer the Roseville Galleria Mall. The Galleria is in a safer neighborhood, parking is a breeze if you park in the Sears garage, and the mall is rarely shoulder to shoulder even on Christmas which is great if you're pushing a stroller or chasing after a 2 year old. :)
1002 Second Street
Sacramento, California
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11/23/2011
Christmas Tree Lighting
Musical entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. and culminate with the ceremonial lighting of the tree at 6:30 by city dignitaries and followed by the premiere presentation of The Theatre of Lights. Free to the public.
reviewed on: January 10 2011
"Perfect for kids and tourists"
Old Sacramento is perfect for families or friends. It's full of old fashioned candy and novelty stores. Lots of fun places to eat and fun things to see like horse drawn carriages. Be careful when you park. The meter maids don't mess around and you have to pay the meters until 8pm.
1616 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, California
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Take your children to the Big Idea Theater to see A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, inspired by A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the Pooh. Everyone loves the lovable Pooh and all of his friends. In this creative tail Eeyore has lost his tail. He needs to figure out how he can enjoy Christmas without it! With a little help of his colorful friends- they will make sure to find it and help him have a wonderful Christmas. Children will be invited to join in the festivities and will enjoy watching the live performance.
3930 West Lane Park Drive
Sacramento, California
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Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Bundle up the family and come enjoy the holiday season at the Zoo!
Food and Toy Drive: Bring a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item and receive a $1 off your Zoo admission. The U.S. Marine Corps will be taking your toy donations for Toys for Tots and food donations go the the Sacramento Food Bank and families in need.
Animal Enrichments: Animals will get special treats delivered to them and staff will be on hand to share facts, secrets and answer your questions.
Schedule of Enrichments
All enrichments will happen at the animals exhibit.
10:30 am
Orangutans: Fabric stockings and presents with edible treats
11:00 am
Bongo & Red River Hog: Pumpkin bowls with produce
11:30 am
Black & White Ruffed Lemur: Cardboard "gingerbread" house
12:00 pm
Sumatran Tiger: Holiday pinata, ice and a Christmas tree
12:30 pm
Hyena: Frozen "snowman" with edible treats
1:00 pm
Ground Hornbill: Holiday pinata with crickets
1:30 pm
Lion: Wrapped boxes and pinata with spices and ice
2:00 pm
River Otter: Frozen "ornaments" with fish inside
2:30 pm
Kangaroo & Emu: Christmas tree with edible vegetable ornaments
3:00 pm
Giraffe: Edible wreaths, Christmas tree and pinata
reviewed on: January 10 2011
The animals here looked depressed. Every time I go to this zoo I want to cry. The animal’s habitats are old and decrepit. During our hot summers this dilapidated zoo barely provides the animals with enough shade. The orangutans especially look depressed. Ugh, I'm getting sad just thinking about the zoo.
Located at St. Rose of Lima Park at 7th and K Streets
Sacramento, California
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Family Night: Every Tuesday from 4-8 pm receive one free children’s admission with one paid adult admission. Skate rentals for everyone are $0.96.
Twitpic Thursdays: Follow @DowntownIceRink on twitter and post a photo and receive one free skate rental.
Front and K Street
Sacramento, California
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Old Sacramento is proud to host the Capital City as we kick off the Holiday season with the lighting of our 50 foot Christmas tree at the foot of K Street and the Sacramento River.
4354 Bumble Bee Lane
Camino, California
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Apple Wreath Making Classes!
6" wreath, materials, & decorations provided. Cost is $12.
Allow one to one and a half hours and you can take it home. (Larger frames are available for an additional charge.)
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – by appointment.
2860 High Hill Rd.
Placerville, California
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The Fudge Factory offers a “Create-a-Creature” treat for the kids. Fun!
Ancil Hoffman County Park
California Ave. & Tarshes Drive Carmichael, California
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Great Gobblers
Beards, wattles and snoods –what strange things to
find on a bird! Look and listen for wild turkeys as
you explore their world on this guided walk through
the Nature Area.
Saturday the 19th at 10:30 AM.
6210 Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay, California
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There are many 1 day Holiday workshops to choose from!
1211 K Street
Sacramento, California
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The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience. 99 minutes long
Downtown Auburn
Lincoln Way Auburn, California
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Auburn’s holiday season officially starts Saturday December 3 2011.
State Theatre
985 Lincoln Way Auburn, California
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Saturday, Dec 10, children are encouraged to wear their pajamas to a special family matinee "Pajama Performance" of the delightful Christmas favorite 'A Christmas Carol; A Radio Show' with the sound effects and acting of a live radio show done before the audience, complete with lighting and costuming.
Historic Downtown Grass Valley
Mill and West Main Streets Grass Valley, California
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At the Grass Valley Cornish Christmas you'll see kids and adults dressed in period costumes.
6196 Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights, California
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Join us from 11/20 to 12/24 for visits with Santa himself, in front of our main holiday tree in JCPenney court. Every visitor gets a free gift. No personal cameras please. Santa Photo Pet Nights from 7pm to 9pm only on Sunday, 11/29 and Sunday, 12/6.