10+ Things to Do With Your Family During Christmas Break

We are not quite on Christmas break yet, we have a couple of school days left but a lot of our friends are. I thought I would share some ideas of fun things to do with your family over the break. While these are events or places to go that cost money, here is an older blog post with FREE ideas click here. We really do have a lot of fun family-friendly things to explore here in Sacramento and nearby. While our family has been hosted at some of the events below, many of them we have frequented over the years, these are all things our family has enjoyed and many we will do over Christmas Break again, even though we've been before. I love seeing the Christmas decorations that we don't see any other time of year. 

1. Enchant - At Sutter Health Park - This is a winter wonderland experience put on by The Hallmark Channel right here in Sacramento! You can also look for them near you, they are set up in 8 cities. You see stunning Christmas light displays, go through a light maze, see a tree that is 100 feet tall and so much more! You can check out my blog post on Enchant here, or see it on our TikTok or Instagram page. Only here through January 1st, purchase your tickets at EnchantChristmas.com/Sacramento.

2. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Visiting here during the holidays is one of our favorite times to go. I love seeing the park all decorated, they have holiday-themed treats, shows, and character meet and greets. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA goes through January 1st, be sure to check online for holiday hours.

3. Downtown Sacramento Ice Skating - We love our outdoor Ice Skating Rink, this is also one of our favorite things to do during winter break. Be sure to check their calendar for fun-themed dates. The Ice Skating Rink is open through January 16th. 

4. Get Out Pass - Bowling, Scandia, Arcade, and more! Of course, you can check out any of these places without the Get Out Pass, but the Get Out Pass is seriously such a great way to save money. You will be able to enjoy many activities weekly or monthly for free with your Get Out Pass card, all year long. This would be a great gift that keeps on giving. Use code BLOGABOUTITALL to save on your Get Out Pass, with this code brings the pass down to $74.95. This is an affiliate code, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. 

5. SMUD Science Museum - We just visited on a school field trip and I was really impressed at how hands-on this museum is. If you have littles this is the perfect place for them to explore, bonus is that it is something indoors you can do if it is raining or cold. If you have elementary to middle school-aged children, there is so much to explore and learn. My sixth grader loved it! Adults 18+ are $17 and youth ages 2-17 are $14, parking is $6. They are located Downtown at 400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA.

6. Imaginarium at Cal Expo - This is hosted at Cal Expo, it is like a winter State Fair/County Fair. There are rides, all our favorite State Fair foods, and light displays. Our favorite here is the lighted roses, so beautiful. You can check out our blog post on Imaginarium here. They are open through January 2nd, purchase your tickets at Imaginarium360.

7. Sea Quest Folsom - Located in the Palladio at Broadstone shopping area in Folsom, CA, you'll learn about all types of animals, sea creatures, birds, fish and so much more. They have interactive animal experiences available from feeding a sloth to swimming with sting rays and sharks. You can check out more details here. This is another activity that is included on the Get Out Pass. Purchase your tickets at VisitSeaQuest.com/Folsom/.

8. Sacramento Zoo - I love our Zoo, and with talks of it moving, now is the time to visit and take photos so you can remember it how it has been for so many years. Be sure to check the hours before you go, they are closed on December 24-25th. Purchase your tickets at SacZoo.org. If you are headed to the Zoo, be sure to check out the BEST Cinnamon Rolls at Spinners, it is right nearby.

9. Old Sacramento Waterfront - We love walking around Old Sacramento, visiting Candy Heaven, of course shopping at Evangeline's and we can't leave without getting Danny's Mini Donuts. You can check out the Theatre of Lights Show Thursday, December 22nd, shows at 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 23rd, shows at 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 24th, show at 6 p.m.

10. Check out our local malls, DOCO, Arden Fair, and the Galleria. Each of these places is beautifully decorated for the holidays and they have a ton of shops and yummy places to eat. 

Bonus: Check out Christmas lights! Our favorites are Pebble Creek neighborhood in Rocklin, Dovewood Court in Orangevale, and the Bayside Drive Through light experience.

Be sure to look on Groupon and each place's website, you can often save money if you purchase tickets online instead of at the door.