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Here are 3 free things to do this holiday season in Sacramento County

Here are 3 free things to do this holiday season in Sacramento County
THAT DISPLAYS LIKE THIS ARE GENERALLY FREE. MERRY CHRISTMAS, THE FAB 40S IN EAST SACRAMENTO ARE A POPULAR SPOT FOR FAMILIES, WITH CHRISTMAS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL. EVERY HOUSE IS ALWAYS DECORATED DIFFERENTLY AND EVERYONE PUTS THEIR UNIQUE TWIST ON IT. AND ALL THE KIDS COME AND THEY BRING THEIR PETS AND EVERYTHING AND JUST LOVE IT. THE DETAILED LIGHT DISPLAYS LAST FOR BLOCKS. IT’S AMAZING AND IT’S FREE. PRETTY AMAZING. OLD SACRAMENTO 60 FOOT CHRISTMAS TREE IS ANOTHER GOOD STOP WITH ITS NEARLY 24,000 LIGHTS AND 550 ICICLES. THE WATERFRONT IS ALSO HOME TO THE THEATER OF LIGHTS, A FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE RETELLING. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. I REALLY LIKE THEM. THEY’RE REALLY PRETTY AND FESTIVE. FAMILIES ALSO FLOCKED TO THE PARADE OF LIGHTS ON DOGWOOD COURT IN ORANGEVILLE. I REALLY LIKE THEM. THE ANNUAL DISPLAY MAKES A POINT TO COLLECT ITEMS FOR THE FOOD FOR FAMILIES. FOOD DRIVE. I JUST THINK EVERYBODY OVER HERE DECORATES REALLY WELL AND THEY ALL HAVE LIKE A SET THEME EVERY YEAR, SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. AND I FIND THAT COMFORTING. AND IT’S REALLY PRETTY OVER HERE. WHILE THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE HOLIDAY ARE EXCITING, NOTHING BEATS CHRISTMAS MORNING. YEAH, I LOVE CHRISTMAS BECAUSE THEY GIVE PRESENTS. MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT CHRISTMAS IS WHEN WE WAKE UP. WE CHECK IN THE STOCKINGS ON THE STREET, AND OBVIOUSLY A LOT OF EXCITEMENT. WITH JUST ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL CHRISTMAS. SO HERE IN ORANGEVILLE AND IN EAST SACRAMENTO, WE’VE SEEN A LOT OF FAMILIES, A LOT OF KIDS, A LOT OF CARS DRIVING THROUGH HERE THAT HAVE BEEN DECKED OUT IN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. SO IF YOU STILL WANT TO SEE THESE DISPLAYS, THEY’LL BE UP FOR A LITTLE BIT LONGER THROUGH CHRISTMAS. LIVE IN ORANGEVILLE PEYTON HEADLEY KCRA THREE NEWS. YEAH, A FEW NIGHTS AGO, PEYTON AND I HIT UP THE FAB 40 FOR THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS THERE, SO IT’S NICE TO SEE FOLKS GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT, OF COURSE. ALWAYS A GREAT REMINDER TO WATCH OUT F
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Here are 3 free things to do this holiday season in Sacramento County
With just one week until Christmas, families are looking for free and fun ways to mark the holidays.From taking in detailed holiday light displays to taking in a performance, here are three things to do during the holiday season in Sacramento County.EAST SACRAMENTOThe Fab 40s in East Sacramento is a popular spot for families looking for Christmas light displays. The detailed decorations last for blocks.Dozens, if not hundreds of people, walk or drive through the neighborhood each night leading up to Christmas.“Everything is beautiful. Every house is always decorated differently, and everyone puts a unique twist on it. And all the kids come, and they bring their pets and everything. I love it,” Pilarah Smith said.OLD SACRAMENTOOld Sacramento's 60-foot Christmas tree is another good stop, with its nearly 24,000 lights and 550 icicles.The waterfront is also home to the Theatre of Lights. The 20-minute performance is a free, family-friendly retelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” that takes place on rooftops along the waterfront. The historic buildings will be lit up in a colorful display for the show.The Theatre of Lights will run throughout the holiday season on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show will also be performed on Dec. 23 and 24.ORANGEVALEThe Parade of Lights on Dovewood Court is another popular stop for holiday lights.The annual light display makes a point to collect items for the “Food for Families” food drive. It runs through Dec. 28."I just think everybody over here decorates really well, and they all have a set theme every year, so you know what to expect. And I find that comforting. And it's really pretty over here,” Hailey Paquette said.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

With just one week until Christmas, families are looking for free and fun ways to mark the holidays.

From taking in detailed holiday light displays to taking in a performance, here are three things to do during the holiday season in Sacramento County.

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EAST SACRAMENTO

The Fab 40s in East Sacramento is a popular spot for families looking for Christmas light displays. The detailed decorations last for blocks.

Dozens, if not hundreds of people, walk or drive through the neighborhood each night leading up to Christmas.

“Everything is beautiful. Every house is always decorated differently, and everyone puts a unique twist on it. And all the kids come, and they bring their pets and everything. I love it,” Pilarah Smith said.

OLD SACRAMENTO

Old Sacramento's 60-foot Christmas tree is another good stop, with its nearly 24,000 lights and 550 icicles.

The waterfront is also home to the Theatre of Lights. The 20-minute performance is a free, family-friendly retelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” that takes place on rooftops along the waterfront. The historic buildings will be lit up in a colorful display for the show.

The Theatre of Lights will run throughout the holiday season on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show will also be performed on Dec. 23 and 24.

ORANGEVALE

The Parade of Lights on Dovewood Court is another popular stop for holiday lights.

The annual light display makes a point to collect items for the “Food for Families” food drive. It runs through Dec. 28.

"I just think everybody over here decorates really well, and they all have a set theme every year, so you know what to expect. And I find that comforting. And it's really pretty over here,” Hailey Paquette said.

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