We track 2 displays in Folsom. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Folsom that means about 4:44 PM in early December and 4:44 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:14 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Folsom typically drop to around 38°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:44 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:44 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:49 PM | 5:19 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Folsom cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 4 public car parks and 14 public toilets. There is no shortage of cafés and takeaways for a hot drink on the way round.
Freeattractionwalk-throughice rink
The city of Folsom decorates its historic Sutter Street district with twinkling lights and seasonal greenery each winter. A seasonal ice rink operates in the district as part of the holiday setup.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2024 season
Freeattractionwalk-throughcaroling
The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary hosts an annual evening event called Wild Nights and Holiday Lights. It features caroling, lighted animal-themed displays, and oversized sparkling ornaments throughout the zoo grounds.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2024 season
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