Rally the corgi has sniffed out 3 Christmas events for kids in Fair Oaks for 2026, all from the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District. The Grinch takes over the Community Clubhouse on Saturday, December 12, a comic A Christmas Carol plays three weekends at the Performing Arts Center, and the Grinch movie screens on Thursday, December 17. 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.
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- 3 Christmas events for kids in Fair Oaks
- A Grinchy Grinchmas: Saturday, December 12, 4 to 7 pm, Community Clubhouse
- A Christmas Carol: December 4 to 20, Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center
- Grinch Movie Night: Thursday, December 17, 6:30 pm
- All run by the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
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Grinch party
A Grinchy Grinchmas
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 7 pm
- Where: Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the FORPD event listing for admission
- Ages: Kids and families
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The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District hands its Community Clubhouse over to the Grinch for one evening, with a build-your-own ice cream bar, holiday activity stations and photos with the green grump himself.
It is a lighthearted alternative to a classic Santa visit, and the 4 pm start keeps it early enough for younger kids to enjoy before bedtime.
Parent tip: Bring a phone for the Grinch photo op, and let the kids practice their best scowl on the way over.
- Host
- Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (opens in maps)
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Holiday play
A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow
- When: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, December 4 to 20, 2026
- Where: Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (opens in maps)
- Cost: General admission $29
- Ages: Families (the Sunday matinees suit younger kids)
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Five actors race through Dickens’ whole Victorian story in Patrick Barlow’s comic version of A Christmas Carol, swapping roles with quick changes and plenty of physical comedy.
The district’s Performing Arts Center bills it as funny and heartwarming for the whole family, and three Sunday matinees give school-age kids an afternoon option.
Parent tip: Pick a Sunday 2 pm show for kids under 10, since the evening performances run until about 10 pm.
- Host
- Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (opens in maps)
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Holiday movie night
Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- When: Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 to 9 pm
- Where: Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (opens in maps)
- Cost: General admission $11
- Ages: All ages
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The Performing Arts Center screens the live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with Jim Carrey as the Grinch, in its Black Box Theater.
It lands a week before school lets out for winter break, making it a cozy weeknight family outing next door to the Fair Oaks Village shops.
Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead online, since the Black Box seats a small crowd.
- Host
- Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (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 Fair Oaks Christmas event for kids happens
Everything sits on the same block of California Avenue in Fair Oaks Village, so you can pair the Grinch party or a matinee with a walk past the village shops.
- A Christmas Carol by Patrick BarlowFair Oaks · Dec 4 to Dec 20
- A Grinchy GrinchmasFair Oaks · Dec 12
- Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole ChristmasFair Oaks · Dec 17
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Citrus Heights, Roseville, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Fair Oaks Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Fair Oaks this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Fair Oaks for 2026: A Grinchy Grinchmas, A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow, and a How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie night, all from the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District.
When is A Grinchy Grinchmas in Fair Oaks?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Avenue.
When does A Christmas Carol play in Fair Oaks?
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm from December 4 to 20, 2026, in the Black Box Theater at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center. General admission is $29.
How much is the Grinch movie night?
General admission is $11 for the Thursday, December 17, 2026 screening at 6:30 pm.
Who do I contact about Fair Oaks holiday events?
The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District events team at events@forpd.org, or the Arts and Entertainment office at AandE@forpd.org, 916-966-1036.
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 Fair Oaks 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.