The holiday season has arrived in Folsom and El Dorado Hills, bringing festive lights, cheerful traditions, and endless family fun! From magical tree lightings and holiday markets to Santa visits, concerts, and community celebrations, our region is bursting with ways to make the season memorable. We’ve rounded up the best local events happening this month so you can fill your calendar with joy, wonder, and quality time together.
This article will be updated weekly, so be sure to check back for new events!
Let It Snow! Nightly Snowfall at Palladio - December 2, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Cookies with Santa – El Dorado Hills CSD Gym - December 5, 2025
Wild Nights & Holiday Lights – Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary - December 5 – 7, 11 – 14, and 18 – 22
Folsom Historic District Christmas Tree Lighting - December 5, 2025
Holiday in the Hills – Sutter Street Theatre - December 5, 2025
Breakfast with Santa – El Dorado Hills CSD - December 6, 2025
El Dorado Hills Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa Run Kickoff - December 6, 2025
EDH Fire Santa Run Kickoff & Donation Drive - December 6, 2025
Santa’s Christmas Cottage – Historic Folsom - December 6, 2025
Holiday in the Hills – Sutter Street Theatre - December 6, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Breakfast with Santa – Dave & Buster’s Folsom - December 7, 2025
57th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair - December 7, 2025
Holiday In The Hills Musical - December 9, 2025
Santa Visit at BusyKids Folsom - December 12, 2025
Menorah Lighting at Palladio - December 14, 2025
Elf on the Boulevard – El Dorado Hills Town Center - December 17 - December 24, 2025
The Velveteen Rabbit – Sutter Street Theatre - December 17 - December 30 , 2025
Let It Snow! Nightly Snowfall at Palladio - December 17 - December 24, 2025
CANCELED- (DUE TO WEATHER)Santa Visits in Historic Folsom - December 18 - December 20, 202
Menorah Lighting & Display – El Dorado Hills Town Center - December 18, 2025
Holiday Carriage Rides – El Dorado Hills Town Center- December 19, 2025
National Ugly Sweater Day at the Ice Rink -December 20, 2025
High Voltage Holiday Celebration – Harris Center - December 22, 2025
A Master Singers Christmas – Harris Center - December 23, 2025
Rudolph’s Christmas Party at the Rink - December 25, 2025
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party at the Ice Rink - December 31, 2025
As Folsom and El Dorado Hills shine brightly with the warmth of the holiday season, we hope this guide helps your family discover new traditions and embrace every festive moment. Be sure to check back often—we’ll continue updating the list with even more seasonal fun as new events are announced. From our Macaroni KID Folsom–El Dorado Hills family to yours, we wish you a joyful, magical, and memory-filled holiday season!
