Old Sacramento Tree Lighting

November 22, 2023, 4-7 p.m.

Old Sacramento 
Front Street & K
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Presented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Old Sacramento State Historic Park The holidays start in Old Sacramento the week of Thanksgiving as the historic business district prepares for the annual Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights. The Tree Lighting festivities will include live performances, a visit from Father Christmas, and much more. Visitors can join the fun and watch as the mayor of Sacramento flips the switch to light the tree.

Old Sacramento  Theatre of Lights

November 22-December 24, 2023

Annual event takes place each night and includes a symphony of lights, sounds, and visual effects. It transports the audience back to a time when the beloved poem "The Night Before Christmas" was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857. The Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights will run two 20-minute light shows throughout the holiday season with two performances every night, Thursdays through Sundays.

Sacramento Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 2, 2021, 4:30 p.m. | December 1, 2022 | Date TBA 2023

West Steps of the State Capitol
Sacramento, CA
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California State Capitol Christmas Tree, a 60' red fir, was delivered on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 to the west lawn of Capitol Park by Cal Fire from the LaTour Demonstration State Forest.  200 hand-crafted ornaments contributed by DDS (Department of Development Services) were made by individuals with developmental disabilities, and 10,000 LED lights decorate the annual tree.

Again this year, ultra-low-wattage LED lights will save 95 percent of the energy that would be consumed by incandescent bulbs. The California State Christmas Tree is now on display on the West side of the State Capitol (10th Street, between N and L Streets) in Sacramento.

Other events include a free summer concert series, jazz concerts and Halloween events.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.