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Ice rinks, light shows, and street fairs: Things to do in Sacramento during the holiday season
Two women kick up a leg to show their ice skates
The ice rink in downtown Sacramento opens today and runs through Monday, Jan. 16. | Photo courtesy of @downtownicerink
With the Downtown Ice Rink officially opening for its 30th season today, we wanted to take a look at four other events bringing winter-like wonder to Sacramento this holiday season.

🌟 Imaginarium: Light Up the Night | Friday, Nov. 18-Monday, Jan. 2 | Times vary | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | Prices vary | Brighten your holiday spirits with over 3 million individual Christmas lights as you explore a rose garden, hop on carnival rides like a lit-up Ferris wheel, explore a wintery fantasy land, and lace up for the event’s brand new ice skating rink.

🎄 Theatre of Lights | Wednesday, Nov. 23-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront | Free | This yearly attraction features a live-action retelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with Bill Farmer, the voice of Disney’s Goofy. Pro tip: Arrive by 6 p.m. on opening night Wednesday, Nov. 23 to see the lighting of the event’s 60-ft Christmas tree.

🎅 Dickens Street Faire | Saturday, Nov. 26 |10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Town Elk Grove Plaza, 9615 Railroad St., Elk Grove | Free | Usher in the yuletide season with this annual tradition, held on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Mingle with elves, peruse holiday wares, sing Christmas carols, and meet the Clauses for story time and hot cocoa.

🎁 Enchant Sacramento | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Jan. 1 | Times vary | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | Prices vary | The national Christmas light extravaganza makes its way to the Sacramento region for the first time, with a story-themed maze that tasks visitors to recover eight lost presents for an elf and its reindeer friend.

Need more? Be sure to check out the Christmas lights in the Fab 40s, which you can tour by bike.
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Wednesday, Nov. 9
  • Dancing with Heidi | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St., Sacramento | $12-$14 | This intermediate to advanced ballet class is for both adults and teens either online or in-person.
  • Gloria | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $25-$52 | Editorial assistants at a prestigious literary magazine chase a cubicle-free life in this satire of the NY publishing industry.
  • Office of State Publishing Hiring Event | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Office of State Publishing, 1000 Riverside Parkway West, Sacramento | Free | Learn about current vacancies, receive CalCareer account assistance, and take an on-site assessment of qualifications for the chance at a job interview.
Thursday, Nov. 10
  • Joan Didion Goldenland Celebration | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $25-$100 | See the unveiling of four Joan Didion sculptures and learn how the Didion Room will be elevated to become a new, nationally recognized center.
  • “Hanging on a Thread” Exhibition Reception | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | American River College Main Campus Kaneko Gallery, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento | Free | ARC alumnus Penny S. Hanscom presents her “paintings” of fabric.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
  • Alfred Robles | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $17-$24 | Enjoy some laughs from comedian and actor Alfred Robles, best known for his breakout performances on Comedy Central (use code LIVENATION during checkout to save on tickets).*

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Weather
  • 57º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain ⛅
Announced
  • Raging Waters Sacramento took to social yesterday afternoon to announce that it has terminated its lease to operate in the River City after 15 seasons. Operators did not share what influenced the decision, but clarified its other California locations in San Jose and LA will remain open.
Civic
  • The City is hosting a community workshop to hear the latest updates on the Central City Mobility Project at 1020 11th St. tomorrow from 5-6 p.m. Construction on the project, which includes adding 62 blocks of protected bike lanes across Downtown and Midtown, is slated to begin early 2023. 🚧 (Sacramento City Express)
Region
  • The National Weather Service has provided a 72-hour analysis of snowfall since Saturday, Nov. 5. Placer County’s Kingvale takes the top spot at 17 inches, with Kirkwood measuring 13 inches. See the snow in action at Palisades Tahoe, which is reporting it has received 16 inches total. ☃️
Open
  • Embarc Sacramento is the first cannabis dispensary to open under the City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program, which seeks to assist individuals disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs who want to start a dispensary. Find it at 6233 Mack Rd. (Sac Bee)
Coming Soon
  • DoCo has announced that three new businesses will call the outdoor shopping and dining center home in mid-2023. One is Roseville-based World Traveler Coffee Roasters, with the other two being nationwide chains Wetzel Pretzels and specialty candy shop It’Sugar. ☕ (Sac Biz Journal)
Transit
  • The City wants feedback on three new types of bollards — the posts keeping cars out of bike lanes on roads like J Street — that it wants to install due to the previous ones becoming damaged after four years. The survey closes Wednesday, Nov. 30. 🚲 (Sacramento City Express)
Closing
  • Midtown’s Urban Yogi Studio will close on Wednesday, Nov. 23, following three years of operation at 1412 16th St. However, the owner announced that the studio’s team will transition over to Urban Flex and Flow at 6442 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Carmichael, where they will continue to offer yoga classes. (Sac Biz Journal)
Seasonal
Wellness
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The Word
  • ProCelinyl™, a brand-new molecule that is revolutionizing the hair loss industry. Not to split hairs here, but this molecule targets follicles directly to bring hair back into an active, vibrant state. Learn more.*
Correction
  • Doubling digits. In our roundup of local butchers, we incorrectly listed the address for Taylor’s Market, writing it the same way as our entry for V. Miller Meats. The correct address is 2900 Freeport Blvd.
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2022 General Election results in Sacramento County
First things first, props to you for making your voice heard this year. 🗳️

You’ve done your civic duty + now you’re probably wondering who won the 2022 general election. So far, we know that Governor Gavin Newson was reelected and Proposition 28 passed, which will establish funding for K-12 music and art programs in California.

As of late Tuesday evening, about 15% of Sacramento County was reported. The County says its first interim report with mail-in and provisional ballots will be posted Friday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.

Additional reports will then be shared on Tuesdays and Fridays until certification, which must occur 30 days after Election Day (or by Thursday, Dec. 8 to be specific).

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