FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Fair Oaks looks a little brighter this holiday season, thanks to the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce and all the local groups and merchants who have worked hard to spread some cheer.

Many of the events in town are free to attend.

Visit the new “Christmas in Fair Oaks: December Holiday Guide 2025” online at fairoakschamber.com/ChristmasinFairOaks to view these events and more.

Follow along on Facebook to view the guide and receive event announcements at facebook.com/christmasinfairoaks.

The Festival of Trees will be on display from Dec. 4 to 13 at the Village Park Plaza (7003 Park Drive). Although the contest has ended, you can view all the trees decorated by local families, groups and businesses.

Meristem is hosting its Winter Fair & Wreath Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The Wreath Walk begins at 5 p.m. Event highlights include crafts, hand-made artisan gifts for sale and live music. Vote for your favorite wreath and savor treats from Meristem’s Culinary Program while supporting autistic and neurodiverse young adults. The Meristem campus is at 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. 

Miller’s Ace Hardware and I Love Fair Oaks will host Santa Paws from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring future service dogs in training, educational outreach, a hot cocoa bar and photos with Santa. Donations are welcome and will support Canine Companions’ local chapter.

The Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board is back with their Snowman Scavenger Hunt from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at Fair Oaks Park, Miller Park and Gum Ranch Park. Collect the letters from the hidden snowman in each park to unscramble a festive word. Scan the QR code at each park, enter the unscrambled word and you could win a prize. For details, visit online forpd.org/Snowman-Scavenger-Hunt.

Fair Oaks Church (11427 Fair Oaks Blvd.) will host a special concert on Friday, Dec. 12, featuring the Jim Martinez Jazz Trio performing music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted to support the musicians. 

Join State Farm Agent Katie Yount for her annual Cookie Decorating and Toy Drive from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Bring a new toy to donate to a local child in need. The event location will be at Yount’s office, 8908 Madison Ave. (across from Safeway).

Join the Sunrise Community Church and its 60-voice choir at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 for the Christmas Carol sing-along. The church is located at 8321 Greenback Lane.

Farmer’s Market Tuesdays is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday this month at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., rain or shine. Pick up seasonal, fresh produce and meet many of the local farmers who participate. Shop for gifts from local artisans and buy homemade goodies from local bakers at the Farmer’s Market. 

Tickets for December events at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center are on sale, including the lively musical comedy "As You Like It" showing six dates; the Fair Oaks Comedy Series featuring headliner Nancy Lee; and a memorable screening of "Santa Conquers the Martians" with a live orchestra. For information and tickets for these events, visit online www.fairoaksarts.org.