Unwrap Our December Newsletter

 

 

Local Events:

• Sacramento Kings: Click Here For Schedule
• Sacramento Farmers Markets: Click Here for Local Markets
• Now – December 7: A Christmas Carol @ the Woodland Opera House
• Now – December 21 (Select Days): The Polar Express Train Ride
• Now – December 24 (Select Days): Theater of Lights @ Old Sacramento Waterfront
• Now – December 28 (Book Early – Tickets Sell Fast): River Fox Magical Christmas Train
• Now – January 4: Imaginarium Holiday Lights
• Now – January 19 (Select Days): Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
• Now – January 19: Historic Folsom Ice Rink
• December 2 & 16: Movies on Ice in Historic Folsom
• December 4: Fair Oaks Tree Lighting
• December 4-13: Festival of Trees in Old Fair Oaks
• December 5: Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Folsom
• December 5-7: Winter Art Fest 2025 @ MACC
• December 6 (And Select Days): Santa Visits in Historic Folsom
• December 6: Illumination Holiday Festival in Elk Grove
• December 6: Holiday Cheer & Craft Beer @ Drake’s The Barn
• December 6: Christmas Tree Lighting @ El Dorado Hills Town Center
• December 6-7 & 13-14: Sacramento Holiday Cruise by City Cruises
• December 6-7 & 13-14: Winter Wonderland @ Fairytale Town
• December 7: Christmas Craft Fair in Historic Folsom
• December 8-9: Santa Stops in Old Fair Oaks 
• December 9: A Kat Edmonson Christmas @ the Sofia
• December 10-28: A Christmas Carol @ The Sofia
• December 11th: The Jingle Jazz Christmas Concert @ The Sofia
• December 12-13: The 2025 B Street Holiday Market
• December 12-13 & 19-20: Carriage Rides @ El Dorado Hills Town Center
• December 12-21: Sacramento Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
• December 13: A Very Grinchy Christmas in Old Fair Oaks
• December 14: Southside Santa Parade in Sacramento
• December 16: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
• December 17: Wine Wednesday: Wreath Making @ Rombauer

 

 

Check out all the December magic happening in our Local Events section above—light shows, Imaginarium, tree-lighting parties, and more! Then keep the festivities rolling with Sacramento’s very own Holiday Lights Guide using the link below.

 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS GUIDE

 

 

 

• Sausage Roll Wreath
• Caramelized Onion Dip
• Olive & Cheese Wreath
• Cranberry Brie Bites
• Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
• Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
• Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

• Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
• Merry Mozzarella Bites
• Charcuterie Christmas Tree
• Christmas Deviled Eggs
• Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip
• Hot Crab Dip
• Pomegranate Christmas Tree Ball

 

 

• Christmas Punch
• Hot Buttered Rum
• Naughty or Nice Cocktail
• Irish Coffee
• Traditional Sangria
• Spiked Egg Nog
• Gingerbread Martini
• Pear Tree Martini

• Cranberry Ginger Mimosa
• Christmas Morning Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
• White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice (Non-Alcoholic)
• Homemade Egg Nog (Non-Alcoholic)

 

 

• Prime Rib Recipe
• Holiday Glazed Baked Ham
• Holiday Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
• Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
• Julia Child’s Favorite Roast Chicken

• Maple Glazed Turkey
• Roast Beef
• Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
• Stuffed Shells
• Mushroom Piccata
• Boursin Baked Ziti
• Christmas Pasta Salad

 

 

• Green Bean Casserole
• Homemade Mac & Cheese
• Smashed Brussels sprouts
• Herbed Brown Buttered Mashed Potatoes
• Honey Glazed Spiced Carrots
• Buttery Herb Stuffing

• Homemade Dinner Rolls
• Cranberry Orange Sauce
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Creamed Corn
• Broccoli & Quinoa Salad
• Yorkshire Pudding
• Christmas Salad

 

 

• Sticky Toffee Pudding
• Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
• Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Vanilla Cream Cheese
• Gingerbread Roll with Cinnamon Cream
• Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars
• Cranberry Apple Crumb Pie

• Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
• Butterscotch Pudding Cookies
• Eggnog Bread Pudding
• Reindeer Pops
• Pecan Pie Cheesecake
• Yule Log
• Cake Ball Ornaments
• Cranberry Christmas Cake

 

 

 

Stockings (Soft Whites):

• Crate & Barrel Ivory cable-knit stocking
• Pottery Barn Classic Velvet Bow Stockings

Ornaments & Tree Topper (Champagne Golds):

• Anthropologie Champagne Globe Ornament Set
• West Elm Gold starburst tree topper

Wreaths & Garland (Classic Greens):

• Williams Sonoma Pre-Lit Faux Cedar Wreath
• Target 18 ft. Pre-Lit Artificial Garland

Candles & Lit Decor (Warm Glow):

• Target 12″ Mercury glass LED tree
• West Elm Gold Shimmer Metallic Candles
• World Market Gold Taper Candle Holders

Faux Christmas Tree:

• Home Depot Grand Duchess 7.5 ft Twinkling Balsam Fir
• Great for a Smaller Living Room: Home Depot Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir Slim 7.5 ft

Tree Skirts & Collars:

• Target White Cable-Knit Skirt
• World Market Woven Tree Collar

 

• Amazon Green Boucle Pillow
• Pottery Barn Ivory Knit Throw
• West Elm Textural Trees Pillow Cover

Pro Tip: Stop by HomeGoods for a wide selection of decorative and seasonal pillows on sale.

Holiday Bedding:

• Khols Flannel Holiday Sheet Set
• West Elm Green Velvet Quilt & Shams 
• Pottery Barn Plaid Cotton Duvet Cover

Holiday Botanicals:

• World Market Frosted Faux Eucalyptus & Red Berries
• West Elm Faux Potted Pine Tabletop Tree

Candle Accessories:

• Pottery Barn Daphne Hurricane Candle Holder
• Pottery Barn Sedona Brass Candle Holder Centerpiece

 

 

Tabletop & Bar:

• Target Hearth & Hand Green Wine Glasses
• World Market Sleigh Serving Board
• Pottery Barn Gingerbread Icon Drinking Glass Set
• Williams Sonoma Quilted Velvet Table Runner

Mantel Accents:

• Anthropologie Brass Twist Stocking Hooks
• Pottery Barn Handcrafted Gingerbread Village

Small Decorative Touches:

• Pottery Barn Bronze Sculpted Reindeer Place Card Holder
• Pottery Barn Ornament Place Card Holders