Hi Roseville! Apologies for the recent lack of posts, I have been very busy. But just back in time for this packed week of festive fun. Be sure to check out all the holiday events, such as the new ice rink, Sylvia Besana parade, and many chances to meet Santa. As well as a stacked live music lineup this week, including Gwen Stefani and The Doobie Brothers.

Highlights:

• Christmas Tree Lighting – Downtown Holiday Celebration

• 64th Annual Sylvia Besana Parade

• Gwen Stefani

• Cars and Coffee

• Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Grove

• The Downtown Roseville Ice Rink

Local News

The Downtown Roseville Ice Rink
From December 7, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Downtown Roseville is hosting its first-ever outdoor ice rink. Very cool.

Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Grove
Come visit the Tree Grove on the Square, December 3–11 from 6:00–7:30 PM. Local businesses, schools, and organizations decorate trees throughout the Square, and visitors can vote for their favorites. Best enjoyed in person, but photos are available online.

RTAA Performances – Pete The Cat & Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr

Pete The Cat
A Treehouse Players musical adventure following Pete and Jimmy Biddle as they learn about creativity, friendship, and inspiration, with a trip to Paris along the way.
Performances:
December 6 – 2:00 PM (ASL Interpreted)
December 13 – 2:00 PM

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr
A 60-minute Broadway Junior musical featuring Rudolph, Santa, Hermey, Bumble, Clarice, and more. A story about belonging, bravery, and saving Christmas when Santa needs him most.
Tuesday Cast:
December 4 – 7:00 PM
December 5 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday Cast:
December 11 – 7:00 PM

Events

Thursday – 12/4

Christmas Tree Lighting – Downtown Holiday Celebration
Experience the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting, complete with cookie decorating, Santa visits, a kids’ activity zone, food, music, and a forecast of snow.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM @ Vernon Street Town Square, 115 S Grant St
(Tree lighting at approx. 6:10 PM)

Friday – 12/5

North Pole Tavern – Downtown Holiday Celebration
Taste holiday wine and brews during this 6-tasting event benefiting recreation programs for at-risk youth. You can also drop the kids off at the same location before the event.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM @ Vernon Street Town Square, 115 S Grant St

Saturday – 12/6

64th Annual Sylvia Besana Parade
Roseville’s longest-running parade with dance teams, floats, horses, Santa, crafts, food, and more. Vendor booths open at 10 AM; parade begins at 11 AM.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Vernon Street Town Square, 311 Vernon St

Cars and Coffee
Family-friendly car meet with coffee/donuts, vendors, fire pits, a DJ, and covered parking for the first 175 cars. All vehicles welcome.
8:00 AM–11:00 AM @ 8150 Industrial Ave

Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast, crafts, reindeer games, and a visit with Santa.
8:30 AM @ Mahany Fitness Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd

Milk and Cookies with Santa
Decorate cookies, make crafts, build reindeer food, and visit Santa.
4:30 PM @ Mahany Fitness Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd

Christmas Market
A festive market with local artists, handmade gifts, food, raffles, and live music. Open to all, rain or shine.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Valley Springs Presbyterian Church, 2401 Olympus Dr

1st Saturday Drop-In Activity Day for Families
Monthly family art activity with guided projects inside the gallery.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon St #100

Sunday – 12/7

Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe Celebration
Celebration of the annual Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe, with pastries, mariachi, dancers, and cultural festivities hosted by Denio’s produce vendors.
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM @ Denio’s Farmers Market, 98 Atkinson St

Live Music

Friday – 12/5
The Doobie Brothers — 8:00 PM @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave
Ne Obliviscaris with Rivers of Nihil, Psycroptic and Between Realms — Doors: 6:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St
80s vs 90s Showdown with The Mullet Mechanix and Inverness 95 — 8:00 PM–11:45 PM @ Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St

Saturday – 12/6
Gwen Stefani — 8:00 PM @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave
É Arenas, Brainstory with Twin Seas — Doors: 7:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St
Unchained and Ozzy Dio Unchained — 8:30 PM @ Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St

Sunday – 12/7
Save Ferris with Lesdystics and FFG — Doors: 6:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Tuesday – 12/9
John Morgan with Ryan and Rory — Doors: 7:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St