# Christmas break with kids in Sacramento, 2026

> What to do with kids in Sacramento over Christmas break, from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. We read the holiday hours posted by four museums, zoos and play places: four say they’re open on Christmas Day and four on New Year’s Day. Plus three dated outings on Christmas Eve and the days in between.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 places’ holiday hours; 7 dated outings
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## Open or closed: Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1

- **Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink**: Christmas Eve not posted; Christmas Day Dec 24: 10am–9pm; Dec 25: noon–9pm; New Year’s Day Dec 31: 10am–9pm; Jan 1: 10am–10pm (Dec 18 – Jan 3 hours). Their page says: “Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027; Tue–Thu 2–9pm, Fri–Sun 10am–10pm, closed Mon except holidays” Source: https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Sacramento Zoo**: Christmas Eve not posted; Christmas Day Dec 24 and Dec 25: closed; New Year’s Day Not listed; Noon Year’s Eve on Dec 31. Their page says: “Entry 9am–4pm; closes at 3pm Nov 2 – Jan 31” Source: https://www.saczoo.org/special-events (checked 2026-10-28)
- **California State Railroad Museum**: Christmas Eve not posted; Christmas Day Dec 25: closed; New Year’s Day Closed on New Year’s Day. Their page says: “Daily 10am–5pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day” Source: https://californiarailroad.museum/visit/general-information (checked 2026-10-28)
- **SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)**: Christmas Eve not posted; Christmas Day Dec 24 and Dec 25: closed; New Year’s Day Not on the holiday closure list; regular Friday hours are 10am–4pm. Their page says: “Mon, Wed–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; closed Tuesdays. 400 Jibboom St.” Source: https://visitmosac.org/visit/hours-and-schedules/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Between Christmas and New Year’s (Dec 26–30)

- **Imaginarium at Cal Expo** at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027, nightly. Time: Sun–Thu 5–10pm; Fri–Sat 5–11pm. Price: From $21 ages 13+; from $16 ages 3–12 and 62+; under 3 free. A ticketed walk-through with themed light worlds, circus shows included with admission, carnival rides and an outdoor ice rink. Plan on about two hours. Official page: https://imaginarium360.com/sacramento/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink** at Ali Youssefi Square, 7th & K Streets, Sacramento, CA 95814. When: Nov 4 – Jan 18. Price: $15; kids 6 and under $8 (skate rental included). Official page: https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Folsom Ice Rink** at Historic Folsom, Folsom. When: Nov 7 – Jan 18. Outdoor rink, so sun or rain can change ice conditions. Official page: https://historicfolsom.org/folsom-ice-rink-buy-tickets/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## New Year’s Eve and Day

- **Noon Year’s Eve at the Crocker** at Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10:15am–2pm; countdown at noon. Price: Free for everyone. Live performances, art making, sensory play and story times, then a countdown to noon. Official page: https://www.crockerart.org/events/4908/noon-years-eve-4908 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at the Sacramento Zoo** at Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Drive & 16th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: Times not posted yet. Price: Check the zoo’s ticket calendar. The zoo lists Noon Year’s Eve on Dec 31 but hasn’t posted times or prices yet. Official page: https://www.saczoo.org/special-events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at Central Library** at Sacramento Public Library – Central Library (Kids’ Place, lower level), 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10:30am–noon. Price: Free. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers: celebration crafts, a sparkly storytime and a countdown to the new year. Official page: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17399275 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Imaginarium at Cal Expo** at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027, nightly. Time: Sun–Thu 5–10pm; Fri–Sat 5–11pm. Price: From $21 ages 13+; from $16 ages 3–12 and 62+; under 3 free. A ticketed walk-through with themed light worlds, circus shows included with admission, carnival rides and an outdoor ice rink. Plan on about two hours. Official page: https://imaginarium360.com/sacramento/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### What’s open on Christmas Day in Sacramento with kids?
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink (Dec 24: 10am–9pm; Dec 25: noon–9pm), Sacramento Zoo (Dec 24 and Dec 25: closed), California State Railroad Museum (Dec 25: closed), SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) (Dec 24 and Dec 25: closed) post that they’re open on Christmas Day.

### What’s open on New Year’s Day in Sacramento?
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink (Dec 31: 10am–9pm; Jan 1: 10am–10pm (Dec 18 – Jan 3 hours)), Sacramento Zoo (Not listed; Noon Year’s Eve on Dec 31), California State Railroad Museum (Closed on New Year’s Day), SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) (Not on the holiday closure list; regular Friday hours are 10am–4pm).

### What can we do with kids on New Year’s Day in Sacramento?
On the calendar for Jan 1: Imaginarium at Cal Expo. Check each one’s own page before you go, since holiday hours can change.

### What is there to do with kids between Christmas and New Year’s in Sacramento?
Imaginarium at Cal Expo, Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink and Folsom Ice Rink. Check each one’s calendar for the exact nights; some close on certain days.

### How do you check these holiday hours?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them in early December and again the week before Christmas. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).