# Historic Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting & Celebration > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM - Where: Historic Folsom Sutter Street & Plaza, 915 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community celebration - Organizer: Historic Folsom District Association - Official page: https://www.historicfolsom.org/ - 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/historic-folsom-christmas-tree-lighting-and-celebration--listing-766bc42ca006a15e0bc554a3 ## About Historic Folsom kicks off the Christmas season with its beloved Sutter Street tree lighting celebration centered around the historic railroad turntable and plaza. Sutter Street is closed to vehicular traffic, allowing families to stroll among historic Gold Rush storefronts draped in pine garland and twinkling lights. Festivities include performances by local school bands, caroling quartets, complimentary hot cider, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa arriving on a vintage fire truck, and the countdown to light the city's towering decorated evergreen. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Pedestrian-only street closure offers open, paved streets and sidewalks ideal for family wagons and strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Public restrooms with baby changing tables are located at the Historic Folsom Station and Sutter Street public plazas. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Festive holiday street crowd; quiet areas can be found along the American River bike trail entrance near the depot plaza. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Roseville Holiday Tree Lighting & North Pole Village](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/roseville-holiday-tree-lighting-and-north-pole-village--listing-73a4ca817662088c4a3535c6) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM · Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. Vernon Street Town Square in downtown Roseville hosts the city's annual Christmas tree lighting celebration and North Pole Village. 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