WILTON, CA (MPG) - Kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive fun at the 17th annual Wilton Winter Festival & Parade! Bring your family, friends and holiday cheer: There’s something for everyone!

The event will be held rain or shine at the Wilton Community Center (9717 Colony Road) on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring the kids for a warm breakfast and then head into Santa’s Workshop for free crafts and cookie decorating. Kids will receive a Santa’s Passport to fill with stamps as they enjoy Santa’s Workshop crafts from 8 a.m. to noon and stay to meet Santa himself. Complete the passport and earn a holiday prize! 

Afterwards, stroll through the vendor marketplace to start your Christmas shopping with local makers and artisans. Stay for the parade at noon and Santa’s grand arrival; then finish the day with free cookies and hot cocoa with Santa himself!

Event Schedule

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. (for purchase); Kids’ Crafts in Santa’s Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon (free); holiday and craft vendors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hot lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for purchase); parade with Santa’s Arrival from noon to 1 p.m.; and Cookies & Hot Cocoa with Santa from 1 to 2 p.m. (free). Roads will close at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for this magical, family-friendly Wilton tradition; we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Parade applications are open and can be found along with other important information on the Wilton Community Center website at wiltoncommunitycenter.com.

This event is sponsored by the Sacramento County CSA4B Council and the Wilton Community Center Nonprofit.