FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) and the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce are partnering to offer an array of holiday festivities throughout December to get you and your family into the Christmas spirit. Some events require a small fee, while many offer free admission or ask for a canned food donation.  

Due to construction in the Village, this year the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event will be held at Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, December 4. The fun will start at 3:00 PM with music, food and hot cocoa, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The tree lighting is scheduled for 5:30, and the event will run until 7:00.

The Village will be the site of a Fair Oaks Vintage Charm event on Sunday, December 5, featuring a vintage car show and children’s craft booth. And Village merchants and restaurants will be open for your shopping and dining needs.

December 6 will kick off a weekly Bright Lights, Garden Delights event held each Monday evening. Attendees will enjoy a colorful light display throughout the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center while learning about water-efficient landscapes.

Take photos of your well-behaved pets with Santa at Phoenix Dog Park on December 7 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Donations of pet supplies are recommended.

Spend December 8 at a Holiday Shopping Day event at Rollingwood Athletic Club followed by a Glow Throw Disc Golf event at Miller Park from 4:00-7:00 PM, where the baskets will be lit by glowing holiday lights.

Sign up by December 8 to join the Light Up! Fair Oaks holiday lights competition. Voting will begin on December 12, and a map of participating houses will be posted online so you can view all the extravagant decorations. The winner will be announced on December 21.

McMillan Center will host a Sweets & Treats class for youths on December 9 for $20. Twenty dollars will also get you a spot in the Jingle Bowl bowling event at Steve’s Fireside Lane on December 10. And for $25, you can drop your child off at McMillan Center on December 11 for a Parent’s Night Out, Kid’s Night In Winter Wonderland event.

The Breakfast with Santa event will be held at the Orangevale Fair Oaks Grange on December 12, and virtual crafting events for kids will be hosted on December 14 and December 28. For $5, you can get photos of your kid with Santa at Fair Oaks Park on December 15.

Visit the Winter Faire on December 17 for crafts and baked goods at the 13-acre Meristem’s campus. On December 18, decorate your bike with holiday lights and join the Light Up the Night Bike Ride at Fair Oaks Bike Park.

Bring the kids out to search the parks for Santa’s little helpers in the Elf Scavenger Hunt on December 19-25. Check the map online to find out where the elves might be hiding.

Join the Paint and Sip Holiday Paint Party at Liquid Therapy Bar on December 19 for $35. Submit holiday photos by December 21 for a chance to win a FORPD swag bag. On December 22, you can join a morning Holiday Zumba Class at the Community Clubhouse and visit the Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli that evening for a Holiday Cheer event featuring coffee, cookies, holiday music, and photos with Santa.

The month will end with a festive holiday playlist and video message to the community, New Year’s Resolutions, a mixology Zoom class, and 30-day health and fitness challenges to start the new year off right.

For full details and registration, visit https://www.fairoakschamber.com/ChristmasinFairOaks and https://issuu.com/forpd/docs/fair_oaks_holiday_guide.