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The Holidays in Historic Folsom is brought to you by the Folsom Historic District Association!


Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair: Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:30pm


At 57 years strong, this juried craft fair with 200+ artisan crafters, live musicians, face painting, food vendors, and Historic District brick-and-mortar merchants and restaurateurs is the best place to find unique, quality, handmade items! The event takes place on four blocks of Historic Sutter Street and the public plaza by our landmark train turntable ice rink opening in November. The event will happen RAIN OR SHINE from 10:00am - 4:30pm on Sunday, December 7th, 2025


Parking is available at 905 Leidesdorff Street for a $5.00 cash donation to cover additional staffing costs for the event. Garage spaces are limited and will fill up early! Please consider using a ride-hailing company such as Uber or Lyft, or better yet, ride the Light Rail Gold Line train directly to the Historic Folsom station.

Vendor registration will open in mid-September 2025 -

Community Tree Lighting December 6, 2024 6pm-9pm

An evening filled with enjoyable family fun and entertainment, offering numerous free activities to choose from!

6:00pm-7:00 pm:  Music and performances on the Zittel Amphitheater stage
7:00pm-7:30pm:  Special guests and tree lighting countdown on the main stage near Santa's Cottage
7:30 SHARP!:  Tree lighting
7:30pm-8:00pm: Ice rink performance and live music
All of our fabulous merchants and restaurants will be open late.  Enjoy the entire night out in the district.

Don't forget to purchase your ice skating tickets ONLINE in advance!  It will be a sold out night.  Visit www.folsomicerink.com for details and to purchase tickets online.

Parking Information:
*Park at the Rodeo Grounds and take the Johnny Cash trail to the District.
*$5.00 CASH parking at the vacant lot across from Karen's Bakery at Gold Lakes Dr and Leidesdorff St.
*$5.00 CASH donation requested for parking in the garage at 905 Leidesdorff Street.
*Free parking at 909 Mormon Street.
*Free parking at all RT and adjacent lots.
*Handicap parking only at Wool Street and Sutter Street.
*Please consider using Uber or Lyft's ride-hailing service

Santa Visits & Storytime and Letters To Santa

Santa visits on December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024 @ 6pm

Santa will make special visits to the Historic District to visit with children and families.  

Come meet Santa in the district!!  Santa will chat with kids and their families while sitting on his throne in his Christmas Cottage located in the plaza.  His sleigh is parked just off the intersection of Decatur and Sutter St.  You can't miss him. 

Storytime and letters to Santa (with Snowflake the Elf) on Nov 29, 30 and Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 & 22-23, 2024.  Sessions 3:00-3:45pm or 4:15-5:00pm

Special thank you to Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro for helping host Santa and Mrs Claus.  

Christmas Magic Promenade

Thanksgiving through New Years

Historic Folsom DECKS THE HALLS with Christmas Magic.

All of Sutter Street is covered in twinkling lights, a vision to be seen. Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by for visits in a horse-drawn wagon.

The Historic District transforms into a magical Christmas scene with pop-up carolers and even occasional snowfall. Visitors from near and far come to the district to enjoy a little bit of Christmas joy and celebrate with family and friends.

Presenting Sponsors

Folsom Historic District

Folsom Historic District

702 Sutter Street

Suite C

Folsom, CA 95630

(916) 985-7452

Gold Sponsors

City of Folsom

City of Folsom

50 Natoma Street

Folsom, CA 95630

916-461-6000
Lakeside Church

Lakeside Church

745 Oak Avenue Parkway

Folsom, CA 95630

916.985.3245

Silver Sponsors

Bayside Church - Folsom

Bayside Church - Folsom

500 Blue Ravine Rd

Folsom, CA 95630

(916) 791-1244
Century 21 Folsom - Select Real Estate Inc

Century 21 Folsom - Select Real Estate Inc

2505 E. Bidwell Street

Folsom, CA 95630

916-524-1546
Riley's on Sutter

Riley's on Sutter

702 Sutter Street (upstairs)

Folsom, CA 95630

916-673-9123

Sponsorship Opportunities


Sponsor support of Holidays in the District is integral to its success. Your support is needed to help bring this special event to the Folsom community.  

There are many levels of sponsorships available, please download and review the attached sponsor packet for complete details.  Any level of support is greatly appreciated!


Click here to download the 2024 Holidays in Historic Folsom Sponsorship Opportunities Package

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