Rally the corgi has trotted up Auburn Boulevard for the Christmas events for kids in Citrus Heights for 2026. City Hall lights its tree with Santa and a little train on December 3, Rusch Park follows with Lights the Night on December 4, and Santa and Mrs. Claus serve up Breakfast with Santa on December 6. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Citrus Heights
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Citrus Heights
- City Hall Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 8:30 pm, free
- Sunrise Lights the Night: Friday, December 4, Rusch Community Park, free
- Breakfast with Santa: Sunday, December 6, 9 to 11 am, register ahead
- Every date checked on city and Sunrise Parks sites on Nov 11
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City Hall Annual Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, tree lighting at 6:30 pm, Santa photos from 7 pm
- Where: Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Citrus Heights lights its tree at City Hall with the City Council, staff and Santa Claus all on hand for an evening of holiday cheer.
Kids can head into Santa’s Workshop for crafts and treats from community partners, ride the little train and warm up with cocoa and cookies. Sing-alongs and the tree lighting start at 6:30 pm, and photos with Santa begin at 7 pm.
Parent tip: Ride the train and do crafts first, then be at the tree by 6:30 pm. The Santa photo line forms right after the lighting.
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- Address
- Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (opens in maps)
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Sunrise Lights the Night
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, evening (start time not yet posted)
- Where: Rusch Community Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; new toy donations welcome
- Ages: All ages
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Sunrise Recreation and Park District holds its 3rd annual Lights the Night tree lighting at Rusch Community Park, one night after the city’s own ceremony.
Kids can write and send letters to the North Pole, sip hot cocoa, do festive activities and pose for photos with Santa before the park’s holiday tree lights up. The district is also collecting new toys for a local hospital’s NICU and PICU.
Parent tip: Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the hospital drive, and check the Sunrise Parks events page for the start time closer to the date.
- Host
- Sunrise Recreation and Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Rusch Community Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Citrus Heights
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 am to 11 am
- Where: Rusch Park Community Center, Sunrise Patio Room, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Paid registration, see Sunrise Parks for pricing
- Ages: All ages
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Sunrise Parks serves a buffet breakfast of waffles, eggs and bacon in the Sunrise Patio Room at Rusch Park while Santa and Mrs. Claus visit every table.
Kids also get holiday crafts to take home. Spots are limited and registration is required, so this is one to book early.
Parent tip: Register as soon as you can, and pair it with Lights the Night two evenings earlier at the same park.
- Host
- Sunrise Recreation and Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Rusch Park Community Center, Sunrise Patio Room, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Citrus Heights Christmas event for kids happens
Citrus Heights stacks its Santa moments into one stretch: the City Hall tree on Thursday, Rusch Park’s tree on Friday, and Breakfast with Santa on Sunday morning.
- City Hall Annual Tree LightingCitrus Heights · Dec 3
- Sunrise Lights the NightCitrus Heights · Dec 4
- Breakfast with SantaCitrus Heights · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Vacaville and Stockton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Citrus Heights Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Citrus Heights this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Citrus Heights for 2026: the City Hall Annual Tree Lighting, Sunrise Lights the Night and Breakfast with Santa at Rusch Park.
When is the Citrus Heights tree lighting in 2026?
The City Hall Annual Tree Lighting is Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, with the lighting at 6:30 pm. It is free.
Is there a train ride at the Citrus Heights tree lighting?
Yes. Train rides run from 6 pm to 8:30 pm along with Santa’s Workshop crafts and cocoa and cookies.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Citrus Heights?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am in the Sunrise Patio Room at Rusch Park Community Center, 7801 Auburn Boulevard. Registration is required.
Who do I contact about Citrus Heights holiday events?
For the City Hall tree lighting, generalservices@citrusheights.net. For Rusch Park events, Sunrise Recreation and Park District at sunrise@sunriseparks.com or (916) 725-1585.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Citrus Heights on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.