{"id":599,"date":"2016-12-01T08:10:55","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T16:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookholidays.com\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2016-12-15T11:13:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T19:13:04","slug":"countdown-to-christmas-24-things-to-do-in-24-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cookholidays.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/01\/countdown-to-christmas-24-things-to-do-in-24-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Christmas: 24 things to do in 24 days"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lots of us love the holidays and give ourselves permission to savor the lead-up to them. Here are 24 suggestions for things to do from now through Dec. 24 in the Sacramento region.<\/p>\n

Or put together your own calendar with help from sacbee.com\/holidays<\/a> and The Sacramento Bee\u2019s Ticket sections, where you\u2019ll find complete lists of music<\/a>, theater<\/a>, dance<\/a> and holiday events.<\/p>\n

See an event you like? Check the links for additional times and dates, as many of these activities also occur on other days the month.<\/p>\n

Dec. 1 \u2013 Macy\u2019s Theatre of Lights<\/strong>. Amid the balconies, rooftops and facades of Old Sacramento, hear recitation of Clement Clarke Moore\u2019s poem \u201cThe Night Before Christmas\u201d and be dazzled by a light and sound show. 6:15 p.m., K Street between Front and Second streets, Sacramento. Free. 916-442-8575. oldsacramento.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 2 \u2013 Annual Community Tree lighting and Winter Wonderland.<\/strong> Enjoy music, photos with Santa and refreshments. 5-9 p.m. City Hall, 1110 W. Capitol Ave., West Sacramento. Free. www.westsacramentochamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 3 \u2013 24th annual Capital City Yacht Club Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. <\/strong>From the banks of the Sacramento River or from a riverfront restaurant, catch the flotilla as it makes its way from the club\u2019s West Sacramento marina home past Old Sacramento on its way to Garden Highway and back. Free. 6:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Dec. 4 \u2013 Singalong Messiah Concert. <\/strong>Bring your inner \u201cHallelujah\u201d to the fore and join in or simply find a seat and listen. 4 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5625 24th St., Sacramento, free entry; $10 music score, 916-428-5281; www.sacchoralcalendar.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 5 \u2013 The 10th How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour.<\/strong> This hip-hop show features all eight Living Legends members: The Grouch, Murs, Eligh, Luckyiam, Sunspot Jonz, Scarub, Aesop and Bicasso, backed by DJ Fresh. 6:30 p.m., Ace of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento. $30-$34. www.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 6 \u2013 Hanukkah traditions. <\/strong>Learn how traditional recipes are made for Festival of Lights celebrations. 6:30 p.m., Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Cooking School, 2820 R St., Sacramento. $40-$49 sacfood.coop<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 7 \u2013 Camellia City Flute Choir. <\/strong>The Music at Noon series provides concerts such as this one as well as beauty and tranquility at midday. Noon-1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St., Sacramento. Free<\/p>\n

Dec. 8 \u2013 SantaCon Bar Crawl. <\/strong>Sponsored by 11 Old Sacramento establishments, this crawl emphasizes holiday costumes (including Santa) and Christmas sweaters; find details on the event\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>. 916-970-5226. Free entry<\/p>\n

Dec. 9 \u2013 Nutty Nutcracker. <\/strong>Giggle through the Sacramento Ballet\u2019s zany send-up of the holiday favorite. 7 p.m., Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sacramento. 916-552-5800, www.sacballet.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 10 \u2013 \u201cMissa Virtualis: Fusion of Faith.\u201d <\/strong>Celebrate hundreds of years of sacred music performed a cappella by the Vocal Art Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 27078 Patwin Road, Davis. www.vae.trug.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 11 \u2013 Tenth annual Holiday Classic Fun Run. <\/strong>Do your warm-up stretches and bring a gift for the Salvation Army toy drive for this 5K race. 9 a.m. start, Sutter\u2019s Landing Park at 28th & A streets, Sacramento. Free. www.fleetfeetsacramento.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 12 \u2013 State Capitol Christmas Tree. <\/strong>By day, enjoy the 900 ornaments handcrafted by persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By night marvel at the 10,000 ultra-low wattage LED lights on the white fir. 10th and Capitol Mall.<\/p>\n

Dec. 13 \u2013 The Bolshoi Ballet\u2019s \u201cNutcracker\u201d in Cinema. <\/strong>The performance, choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich, was recorded live in 2014; $20, 7 p.m., Tower Theater, 2508 Land Park Dr., Sacramento. www.readingcinemasus.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 14 \u2013 Sock It to Me. <\/strong>If you haven\u2019t yet contributed, don\u2019t miss the last day of Sac Sock Drop\u2019s attempt to collect 15,000 pairs of socks for men, women and children in need. All day, Uptown Studios, 2415 23rd St., Sacramento 916-446-1082, uptownstudios.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 15 \u2013 \u201cAngels We Have Heard on High.\u201d <\/strong>The Sacramento Master Singers will surround you with candlelight and harmonies. 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1066 26th St., Sacramento. $10-$22; 916-788-7464, mastersingers.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 16 \u2013 Holiday Crafts and Cocktails, Crocker Art Museum.<\/strong> Sip holiday drinks while making seasonal decorations. $18-$25. 6-9 p.m., Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento. 916-808-7000, www.crockerartmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 17 \u2013 Harry Potter Yule Ball 3. <\/strong>What better way to enjoy a formal dance for ages 14-19 than in Hogwarts style? 8 p.m. Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I St., Sacramento. Free, register online.<\/a> 916-264-2920, www.saclibrary.org\/yuleball<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 18 \u2013 RiverBells Winter Concert. <\/strong>Be mesmerized by the sounds of this south Sacramento English handbell ensemble. 2 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, 7501 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento. $5 (half goes to the South Sacramento Food Closet), riverbells.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 19 \u2013 \u201cWhite Christmas.\u201d <\/strong>View the 1954 holiday classic film starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen, not to mention the Irving Berlin song of the same title. 7 p.m., Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento. $8-$10, 916-476-3356, www.crestsacramento.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 20 \u2013 Ice skate. <\/strong>Glide on your choice of rinks: Folsom Ice Rink, 915 Sutter St., 1\u00a0<\/span>1\/2 -hour sessions 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; $10-$12; $3 skate rental, 916-985-7452, www.folsomicerink.com<\/a>; or Downtown Ice Rink, 2-8 p.m., Seventh and K streets, Sacramento. $6-$12 (includes skate rental), godowntownsac.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 21 \u2013 Soul 4 the Season. <\/strong>Avoid all things childlike or childish at this holiday show starring four vocalists. 7 p.m., Harlow\u2019s, 2708 J St., Sacramento; $25-28 916-441-4693; , harlows.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 22 \u2013 \u201cWinter\u2019s Solstice\u201d Tour. <\/strong>Settle in for acoustic music by Windham Hill\u2019s Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie and Alex de Grassi. 7:30 p.m., Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, 916-608-6888, harriscenter.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 23 \u2013 \u201cThe Nutcracker.\u201d <\/strong>Delight in Ron Cunningham\u2019s choreography as the Sacramento Ballet dances to live music. 2 and 7 p.m., Sacramento Community Center Theatre, 1301 L St., Sacramento. $28-$98; 916-808-5181, www.sacballet.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 24 \u2013 Solstice Stroll. <\/strong>Discover the gifts of nature as they\u2019re described by a naturalist at Effie Yeaw Nature Center. 10:30 a.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael; center entry by donation; $5 car entry fee to Ancil Hoffman County Park; 916-489-4918; www.sacnaturecenter.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thank to our Source:
\nBy Janet Vitt
\njvitt@sacbee.com<\/div>\n
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