Spread the joy of the holidays in Lincoln! Our guide highlights all the festive events and activities. From Lincoln devotees to first-time explorers, our guide is your gateway to seasonal celebrations.
Popular Events: Dive into the charm of the **Sonora Christmas Market**, where local artisans showcase unique crafts and seasonal goods in a cozy, festive atmosphere. Featuring a wide array of handcrafted items and delicious holiday treats, the **Redding’s Christmas Market** invites visitors to indulge in festive delights. And definitely don't forget the **Eureka Holiday Market**, which brims with enchanting decorations and community spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Lincoln
- Sonora Christmas Market (Sonora)
- Redding’s Christmas Market (Redding)
- Eureka Holiday Market (Eureka)
- Farley’s Christmas Wonderland (Santa Cruz)
- Holiday Lights at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (Watsonville)
- Winter on the Wharf (Santa Cruz)
- The Nutcracker at Cabrillo College (Aptos)
- Abbott Square Holiday Market Popup (Santa Cruz)
- Christmas with the Santa Cruz Chorale (Santa Cruz)
- Breakfast with Santa at the Dream Inn (Santa Cruz)
See these and even more events listed below!
Lincoln Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lights at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
What to Expect:
Spectacular lighted displays with Holiday Carols.
Description:
Holiday Lights at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds features a 3/4-mile drive-through experience with millions of lights decorating tractors, trees, lawns, and buildings. Enjoy Holiday Carols from local radio stations while viewing community and family entries, including a Youth Designer awardee.
Where: Watsonville | More Info: Holiday Lights at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Soquel Village: Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
First-ever Christmas Tree Lighting in Soquel Village.
Description:
Join Soquel Village for its first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring caroling, early evening shopping, and scrumptious snacks.
Where: Soquel | More Info: Soquel Village: Christmas Tree Lighting
Lincoln Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fowler Ranch Certified Farmer’s Market
What to Expect:
Fresh, locally sourced products from family-run farms.
Description:
The Fowler Ranch Certified Farmer’s Market offers a variety of fresh produce, meats, and local goods from small, family-run farms in Placer County. It is open every Sunday from 9am to 1pm at 3111 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy in Lincoln, CA. The market supports local farmers and provides a range of products including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey, jams, oils, and crafts.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Fowler Ranch Certified Farmer’s Market
Sonora Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique blend of artisan crafts, local food, and holiday entertainment.
Description:
The Sonora Christmas Artisan Fair is a holiday event featuring over 100 artisan vendors, food vendors, live music, and festive activities. It includes a main stage, Top Shelf Elf Lounge, Cocoa Cottage, and Santa's Workshop, promoting local crafts and cottage businesses.
Where: Sonora | More Info: Sonora Christmas Market
Redding’s Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Live music and handcrafted goods from 130 artisans.
Description:
Redding’s Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade crafts, gifts, and delicious food from local artisans. The event features live music and activities for kids, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere perfect for holiday shopping and celebration.
Where: Redding | More Info: Redding’s Christmas Market
Eureka Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Curated market showcasing local makers and artisans.
Description:
The Eureka Holiday Market at Redwood Acres features over 90 vendors selling handmade, vintage, and up-cycled items. Enjoy local food trucks, cocktails, and beverages while shopping for unique gifts and seasonal items.
Where: Eureka | More Info: Eureka Holiday Market
Abbott Square Holiday Market Popup
What to Expect:
Local artisans selling handmade gifts and seasonal items.
Description:
The Abbott Square Holiday Market Popup features local artisans and makers selling handmade gifts and seasonal items in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Abbott Square Holiday Market Popup
Lincoln Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker at Cabrillo College
What to Expect:
Elaborate ballet performance with professional sound and light show.
Description:
The Nutcracker at Cabrillo College features a captivating ballet performance by the International Academy of Dance, showcasing Clara and her friends as they journey to the Land of Sweets. With vivid costumes and sets, this event promises an unforgettable holiday experience.
Where: Aptos | More Info: The Nutcracker at Cabrillo College
Christmas with the Santa Cruz Chorale
What to Expect:
Chorale performance with classical and modern compositions.
Description:
The Santa Cruz Chorale presents a vibrant holiday concert featuring works by Johann Pachelbel, Francesco Durante, and modern composers like Ola Gjeilo and John Tavener. The program includes "Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt" and "Magnificat," culminating in beloved carols from around the world.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Christmas with the Santa Cruz Chorale
Lincoln Other Holiday Activities
Evenings in the Park
What to Expect:
Community-driven evening with live music and local artisans.
Description:
Evenings in the Park is a community event where Quarry Park comes alive with music, laughter, and local talent. The event features enticing aromas from food trucks and vibrant energy from artisan vendors showcasing their finest crafts.
Where: Rocklin | More Info: Evenings in the Park
Fruitvale Fall Fest
What to Expect:
Immersive living history educational experience with historical schoolhouse setting.
Description:
The Fruitvale Fall Fest at the historic Fruitvale Schoolhouse Museum in Lincoln offers a variety of activities, including pumpkin decorating, fall crafts, games, and a scarecrow photo board. The event is free and features donated pumpkins from Fowler Farms Nursery and Green Acres Nursery Supply. Dave's Dawgs food truck will be on-site throughout the day.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Fruitvale Fall Fest
Old Auburn Cemetery Tour
What to Expect:
Historical reenactments at a historic cemetery.
Description:
Explore the Old Auburn Cemetery with a guided tour that delves into the lives of historical figures through reenactors and a map-led walk. Discover the rich history and intriguing stories behind the graves.
Where: Auburn | More Info: Old Auburn Cemetery Tour
Kick the Dust Up
What to Expect:
Free community line dance event with music and food.
Description:
Join Downtown Lincoln for a free family-friendly line dance event in Beermann Plaza, featuring music, dancing, food, and vendors. Jen Michelle of DANCE IT OUT, LINE DANCING, will lead the festivities.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Kick the Dust Up
Costume Bingo Night
What to Expect:
Unique blend of BINGO, costumes, and community support.
Description:
Join the Christy Lynn Mitchell Foundation for a fun-filled evening of BINGO, costumes, and desserts. Enjoy a night of laughter and community while supporting a great cause. Whether you're a BINGO pro or a first-timer, everyone 18 and older is welcome to participate.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Costume Bingo Night
Fall Crawl
What to Expect:
Celebrating fall arts with local artists and live music.
Description:
The Fall Crawl is an evening celebrating fall arts in Historic Downtown Lincolnton. It features visual, performing, and craft artists, live music, and local businesses hosting artists. The event includes free pumpkins for children to decorate at the Lincoln Cultural Center and a Catawba Pottery Market.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Fall Crawl
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas display with fairy grotto and snow.
Description:
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland is a traditional walk-in Christmas display in midtown Santa Cruz, featuring Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature villages, and a log cabin. The exhibit also includes a fairy grotto with waterfalls and fairies that can be viewed on special nights, and it snows on those nights.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Farley’s Christmas Wonderland
Winter on the Wharf
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with festive decorations and activities.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at the Santa Cruz Wharf with festive decorations, special events, and activities like seeing Santa arrive on a vintage fire engine, enjoying custom balloon designs, and getting face painted. Bring food items and toys for the food and toy drive.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Winter on the Wharf
Breakfast with Santa at the Dream Inn
What to Expect:
Intimate breakfast gathering with Santa Claus.
Description:
Join us at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz for a delightful breakfast experience with Santa, featuring delicious cuisine and warm hospitality.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at the Dream Inn
Boulder Creek: Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday event with Santa visit and petting zoo.
Description:
Join Boulder Creek for a festive holiday celebration featuring tree lighting, Santa's arrival, live music, a food court, and various activities like a petting zoo and DIY crafts.
Where: Boulder Creek | More Info: Boulder Creek: Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
Capitola: Holiday Cookie Walk
What to Expect:
Collecting holiday cookies from various village stores.
Description:
Take a stroll through historic Capitola Village and collect delicious holiday cookies from participating stores. This family-centered event offers a fun and festive experience.
Where: Capitola | More Info: Capitola: Holiday Cookie Walk
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Rocklin (8 miles)
- Roseville (10 miles)
- Granite Bay (11 miles)
- Citrus Heights (13 miles)
- Antelope (13 miles)
- North Highlands (15 miles)
- Foothill Farms (15 miles)
- Orangevale (15 miles)
- Fair Oaks (17 miles)
- El Dorado Hills (18 miles)
- Carmichael (19 miles)
- Rancho Cordova (21 miles)
- Rosemont (24 miles)
- Sacramento (24 miles)
- Yuba City (24 miles)
- West Sacramento (25 miles)
- Florin (28 miles)
- Vineyard (30 miles)
- Woodland (30 miles)
- Laguna (33 miles)
- Elk Grove (34 miles)
- Davis (34 miles)
- Galt (44 miles)