# Holiday in the Park and Tree Lighting — Arden Park

> Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: No fee stated
- Organizer: Arden Park Recreation and Park District
- Official page: https://www.aprpd.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Arden Park Recreation and Park District's annual holiday kickoff. Santa lights the park's 17-foot tree and the community center, local music and talent groups perform on stage, and after the lighting families can have pictures taken with Santa and enter a tree-decorating competition. Mariemont Elementary is the district's partner for the evening. The community event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on a Friday, an easy early-evening outing with young children in the Arden-Arcade area.

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