December Events to Keep You Merry in Rancho Cordova

The holidays are a time to gather and celebrate family, friends, and fun. We’ve gathered seven events you won’t want to miss this December in and around Rancho Cordova.

Holiday cookie shaped like a car

Winter Art Fest

The Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center, MACC for short, is hosting the eighth annual Winter Art Fest 2022 (previously known as Holiday Pop Up Gallery). The gallery will be filled upstairs and down with all kinds of artists offering their wares, from the smallest stocking stuffer to the most elegant art. Admission is free, so don’t miss out on your chance to meet the artists while doing a little holiday shopping.

MACC
10191 Mills Station Rd

Cordova Christmas Tree Lighting

Technically this event was in November, but it still relates to December! On Nov. 27, the 23rd Annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting was held at Village Green Park. If you missed the event, you can still check out the tree in all its festive glory. For more info, go here.

Naughty v. Nice

Conductor Pete Nowlen and Symphony d’Oro invite you to a very special musical extravaganza — “Naughty v. Nice.” They deliver a new twist on the classic Hansel and Gretel fairy tale with melodies from Humperdinck's beloved opera with original lyrics. Afterward, enjoy a special set by the Countess and then join in for a singalong of some old-fashioned holiday classics. Admission is free at the Cordova High Performing Arts Center at 6:00 p.m. on December 3.

Cordova High Performing Arts Center
2239 Chase Drive
Rancho Cordova

All Aboard! The Santa Train is Back

Santa is back at the Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum for the annual Santa Train. Bring the whole family for a jolly good time, including a train ride with St. Nick himself on his very own locomotive, and get a family photo to commemorate the event. Santa will be there from 10:30 a.m .to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3; Sunday, Dec. 4; Saturday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 11; Saturday, Dec. 17; and Sunday, Dec. 18 at Hagan Community Park

Hagan Community Park
2197 Chase Drive

Christmas in Cordova Toy Drive

The spirit of Christmas comes alive during the Christmas in Cordova Toy Drive. You can make wishes come true when you support families in need this holiday season by donating a new and unwrapped toy, gift wrapping paper and supplies, and arts and crafts materials, or by making a monetary donation at the 12th annual toy drive. Donations will be accepted at the Western Swing Society from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m on Sunday, December 4. For a full list of places accepting donations, go here.

Western Swing Society
2749 Sunrise Boulevard

Rancho Cordova PAL Holiday Run

Lace up your favorite running shoes and make plans to attend the annual PAL Holiday Run on December 17, brought to you by the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League supporting local youth. Racers can register for the 1.2-mile family walk/run or the adult or youth 5k or 10k. Each racer receives a Santa hat, Sport-Tek long-sleeve shirt, and a commemorative race medal. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Rancho Cordova City Hall. You can also bring an unwrapped toy for the toy drive supporting Christmas in Cordova.

Rancho Cordova City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Dr.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Golden 1

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back to dazzle audiences at their 2022 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve — the Best of TSO & More,” presented by Hallmark Channel. Sacramento is one of 60 cities nationwide where Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be, performing two shows on December 2 only. Get your tickets for the 3:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. show before they’re sold out.

Golden 1
500 David J Stern Walk
Sacramento

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