# El Dorado Hills Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM - Where: El Dorado Hills Town Center Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community celebration - Organizer: El Dorado Hills Town Center - Official page: https://edhtowncenter.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/el-dorado-hills-town-center-christmas-tree-lighting-and-santa-s-arriva--listing-a1b602f63c5d48527b9ee632 ## About The premier holiday tradition of the El Dorado Hills community takes place around the Town Center amphitheater and waterfront promenade. Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand arrival on an antique fire engine, greeted by cheering families and youth cheerleaders. The evening includes live performances by local dance companies and school choirs, merchant open houses offering treats, reindeer games for kids, festive face painting, and the grand illumination of the towering tree reflected in the lake. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide concrete sidewalks, paved waterfront boardwalks, and gentle ramps throughout the Town Center. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Town Center family restrooms with changing stations, plus warm restaurant lounges and bakery seating. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Lakeside festival setting; families sensitive to large crowds can watch the tree lighting from the boardwalk across the lake. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Rocklin Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/rocklin-tree-lighting-and-holiday-celebration--listing-7eb8a9d96a6f73f1cf0945fe) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM · Peter Hill Heritage Park, Rocklin · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Peter Hill Heritage Park in Historic Rocklin comes alive with holiday cheer for the annual Rocklin Tree Lighting. 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