WED, November 25th
Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento
Theatre of Lights
Light-and-Sound Extravaganza
Story-telling by Mark Twain
Outdoor theatre at its best!
November 25 - January 3
6:30 and 8:00pm shows
Front and K Street, meet at the tree!
A symphony of lights, sounds and visual effects will take you back to a time when the beloved poem “The Night Before Christmas” was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857. Start a new holiday tradition with this fantastic display of holiday story-telling at its best.
The inaugural night will take place on November 25 in conjunction with the annual Old Sacramento Tree Lighting at 6 pm at Front and K Streets. Two 10-minute light shows will run throughout the holiday season Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm.Please consider parking in the Old Sacramento garage on I Street or the Tower garage. Click here to download parking map.
For more information, call (916) 442-8575.Check out other Christmas Light events in the Sacramento area: Click Here
THURS, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day
Run to Feed the Hungry THANKSGIVING DAY in Sacramento
The race starts on Thanksgiving Morning, November 26, just West of the entrance to the Sacramento State campus and runs through East Sacramento. Rain or Shine!
There will be 2 separate start times.
Timed 10k Runners Only - 8:45 a.m. Please arrive early!
Timed 5k Runners Only - 9:05 am
All Untimed 5k Fun Run/Walkers - to follow behind 5k start.
Race Day Registration
7:30 a.m. until 9:00
Register online HERE
Adults: $35
Children (15 & under): $20
Teams Members: $50
For more info, click HERE.
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Folsom Turkey Trot
5K Run/Walk &
10K Run
Folsom Parkway Trails (Corner of Blue Ravine and N. Parkway Dr.)
Thanksgiving Morning
November 26, 2009
10K at 8:50 am
5K at 9:05 am
Rain or Shine!
Registration Fee: $25
Entry fee includes a t-shirt to the first 3,500 people to register.
As of 11/19 there are 2,000 people registered.More info, visit http://www.folsomturkeytrot.com/page.asp?id=28
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5th Annual Run and Walk Against Hunger
Stockton, CA
5K/3.1 Mile Run & Walk
10K/6.2 Mile Run
1/4 Mile Kid’s Run
(for Kids 9 and under)
Starts at Stockton Arena, Finishes INSIDE the scenic Stockton Ports Ballpark 404 W. Fremont (at Lincoln St.)Downtown Stockton Waterfront.
Join 3,000 runners and walkers, burn calories, have a great time on the scenic Stockton waterfront, and help raise money for holiday nutrition programs of the Emergency Food Bank!
Schedule
8:00 AM, Kids 1/4 Mile Run
8:20 AM, Opening Ceremony
8:30 AM, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Team 5 K Run
10:30 AM (approx.), Awards and Closing Ceremony.
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Restaurants in Sacramento Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Click HERE for a list of Sacramento area restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals, including buffets, river cruises, and FREE meals!
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November 27 - 29, 2009
Train Time for Santa at the California State Railroad Museum
With toys, trains and even good ol’ St. Nick, the California State Railroad Museum is sure to capture and spread the spirit of the holidays with visitors of all ages.
“Train Time for Santa” activities which include exploring a variety of model train and toy train layouts on display inside the museum and experiencing festive train rides with Santa aboard his very own steam train. In addition, the museum will host the 13th Annual Toy Train Holiday Show that same three-day weekend--November 27 thru 29--where hobbyists from around the region will proudly display modular and portable toy and model train layouts set up in the Roundhouse surrounded by full size locomotives.
All holiday activities are included with museum admission with the exception of “Train Time with Santa.” Regular museum prices are $9 for adults, $4 for youths ages 6-17, and children 5 and under are free. “Train Time with Santa” ticket prices--which include complimentary admission to the Museum--are $15 for adults, $7 for youths ages 6-17 and children 5 and under are free. Train ride tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and trains depart hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot at Front and “K” Streets in Old Sacramento.
Click HERE for more Holiday Train rides.
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SAT, November 28th
27th Annual Sacramento Santa Parade 11/28/09
Saturday, November 28, 2009
10:00 am
Beginning at 9th & I Streets
You may remember, in 2008, the parade was canceled due to lack of funding. Thanks to Mayor Kevin Johnson, who donated $20,000 from money left over from his inauguration account, the parade was saved is ready to roll again this weekend, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The parade will feature colorful holiday floats, marching bands, horses, clowns, and a special visit from Santa Claus. It will begin at Ninth and I streets and travel through downtown Sacramento, heading east on I Street to 13th street, south on 13th Street near the Convention Center, west on L Street, and north on Seventh Street. It will disband at Seventh and K streets. Announcers will be located on I Street between Ninth and 10th and at 11th and L streets.
Enjoy live children’s entertainment before the parade and lots of fun for the whole family! Bring some chairs and find a spot for you and your family anywhere along the parade route.
The parade brings more than 25,000 spectators to downtown Sacramento, so arrive early and plan accordningly.
To see photos from last year's parade, courtesy of KCRA, click HERE.
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Santa Toy Shoppe
Opening Day is Saturday, November 28, 2009
Click HERE for printable calendar.
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22nd Annual Dickens Faire
Saturday, November 28, 2009
In Historic Old Town Elk Grove
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Old Town Dickens Faire is the traditional start of the Elk Grove Yuletide Season with entertainers and merchants appearing in mid-19th century costumes. Stroll through Old Town and explore local shops, craft and vendor booths, dine alfresco and mingle with friends and neighbors.
Snow Park, Carriage Rides, Pancake Breakfast, Pony Rides, Pictures with Santa, SRA Can Tree, Parade of Lights (6:30 PM), and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Following parade).
Elk Grove Boulevard will be closed between School Street and Elk Grove-Florin Road for this event. We encourage you to park in one of the locations listed below and take e-tran to the Dickens Faire.
Kerr Middle School - 8865 Elk Grove Blvd.
Colton Insurance - 8837 Elk Grove Blvd.
Bel Air Market - 8787 Elk Grove Blvd.
Community Services District - 8820 Elk Grove Blvd.
Hmong Church - 9131 Locust Street
Bel Air Market - 9435 Elk Grove Blvd. (behind store)
Dickens Fair Online Flyer
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Holiday Craft Faire
Friday & Saturday, November 27th & 28th
9:00 – 4:00
9509 Grasmeer Way, Elk Grove
Handcrafted items, including scaves, hats, slippers, jewelry, purses, baby blankets, even something for your pet.
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Crocker Art Museum Holiday Art & Craft Festival
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1-7 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 10 AM-5 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 10 AM-4 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS, $6 ADULTS, $3 CHILDREN
SCOTTISH RITE CENTER, 6151 H STREET
FREE PARKING
Web Site
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Indian Arts and Crafts Fair
Friday, Nov 27 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
California State Indian Museum
2618 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 324-0971
Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this annual event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, jewelry, hand crafted dolls, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, decorated gourds, ornaments and much more - just in time for the holidays.
$ 4.00 - Adults (18 & Older)
$ 3.00 - Youth (6 - 17)
Free - Children (5 & Under)
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35th Annual Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival
November 27, 28 & 29, 2009
Open 10am to 5pm daily
Rain or Shine
Admission: $7 for Adults, $5 for Seniors, Children 12 and under FREE
Parking is $2 at the Fairgrounds
Held at Sonora's Mother Lode FairgroundsFor more information call (209)533-3473
http://fireonthemountain.com/son.html
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Country Christmas Faire
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-6217
Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Begin your holiday season with a small-town glimpse of Christmas at the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Faire features unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. Visitors will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, Santa and his elves, and a community bon-fire
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2nd Annual Christmas in the Pines Craft Show
Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center
2675 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines
November 28, 2009 9-3pm
Photos with Santa; kids crafting corner; raffles, soup bar and student bake sale fundraiser. Quality crafters selling candles, soap, aprons, quilts, jewelry, watercolors, ceramics, ornaments & more.
530-344-7011
bmcaskin@comcast.net
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The 2009 Holiday Shop Elk Grove Kick-Off will be on Saturday November 28th. For more information, make sure to visit ShopElkGrove.com.
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SUN, November 29th
33rd Annual Original Sacramento Toy Run
This is the Original State Capitol Toy Run. This year it is being held at the Sacarmento 6 Drive-in off HWY 50 and Bradshaw. The Marines Toys For Tots Foundation distribute the toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in our community.All motorcycles will leave on a pack ride at noon.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
9:00 - 5:00
Sacramento 6 Drive-In
9616 Oates Road off HWY 50 and Bradshaw
Sacramento, CA
More info, click HERE.
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ONGOING
Midtown Ice Rink
November 20, 2009 - January 18, 2010
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KCRA 3 and the California Highway Patrol present:The 11th Annual CHiPS for Kids Toy Drive
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to any participating school, CHP location, the Elk Grove Automall, Big Valley Ford, or other participating locations between Nov. 23rd and Dec. 20th. The toys will be delivered to hospitalized and disadvantaged children just in time for the holidays.
You can also join KCRA 3 and the California Highway Patrol and drop off your toy any time from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4th at the main gate of Cal Expo.
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Sacramento Zoo's November Canned Food Drive
Daily in November - 10 am to 4 pm
Bring a canned food item or other non-perishable item when you visit the Zoo and recieve $1 off your Zoo admission! Donations benefit the Sacramento Food Bank and families in need. The Food Bank especially needs items such as canned soups and fruits, tuna, peanut butter, mac and cheese, ramen and baby formula and cereals.
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Say Thank You! Xerox will mail & print cards to soldiers in Iraq for all major upcoming holidays. Visit http://letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html for all the details.
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Holiday Theater
A Tuna Christmas
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard
Directed by Julie Anchor
Thomi's Cafe & Bakery
(209) 257-0800
627 S State Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642
Runs from Friday Nov. 6 through Saturday, November 28
Purchase tickets online HERE
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November 27, 2009 - December 27, 2009
Santaland Diaries By David Sedaris - Adapted by Joe Mantello
Delta King Hotel
1000 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 825-5464
A sardonic, merrily subversive tale, David Sedaris' humorous and acerbic account of working as an elf at Macy's in Manhattan has become an 'anti-holiday' cult classic.
“…laced with priceless observations, both outrageous and subtle.” – NY TimesTicket
Prices: $13.00 - $31.00
Purchase tickets online HERE.
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November 28, 2009
Todd Productions presents: Christmas in My Hometown
Kick off the holiday season with a variety show sure to please the whole family. Featuring Ron George, Eddy "K" Ka'anoi, Emily Cribb, The Sylvan Singers and Tintinnabulist English Handbell Choir, The Honey Bee Trio, Zach & Aaron George, Megan Hicks and The Dixon Dance Company.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
7:00 pm
Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217
Tickets:$20.00-$25.00
Purchase tickets online HERE
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Click HERE for more upcoming Holiday Theater haps.
