Holiday events, home tours ahead around Sacramento | The Sacramento Bee

Where: Green Acres Nursery & Supply, 8501 Jackson Road, Sacramento; 901 Galleria Blvd., Roseville; and 205 Serpa Way, Folsom

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Admission: Free

Details: www.idiggreenacres.com

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Where: High Hand Nursery, 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis

When: 6 p.m. Saturday

Admission: Free

Details: (916) 652-2065, www.highhand.com

With thousands of lights, this destination nursery comes to life tonight with its annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Enjoy carolers, food and music. Bring an unwrapped toy and receive a 20 percent discount in the nursery and gift shop. The Conservatory cafe will be open for dinner; reservations required.

Where: State Indian Museum, 2618 K St., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

Admission: $3, $2 youths (ages 6-17); children ages 5 and younger admitted free

Details: (916) 324-0971, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=486

Artisans from throughout California offer their handcrafted items. Find artwork, jewelry, soapstone, ornaments, dolls, textiles, gourds and more. Also, select from one of the best assortments of books on California Indians available anywhere.

Where: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

Admission: $7; youths ages 13-18, $5; children 6-12, $2; children 5 and younger admitted free

Details: (209) 533-3473, http://fireonthemountain.com

This huge event features more than 150 vendors of unique holiday gifts plus lots of music, food, street performers and seasonal fun.

Where: Start at Sacred Heart Parish School, 39th and H streets, Sacramento

When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7

Admission: $30 advance (available online); $35 after Thursday

Details: (916) 556-5050, www.sacredhearthometour.com

This popular walking tour annually attracts about 5,000 patrons, who visit spectacularly decorated homes in East Sacramento’s Fabulous Forties neighborhood. Find holiday boutique items and refreshments at the school.

Where: Six homes in El Dorado Hills, Rescue and Shingle Springs

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 7

Admission: $25; $10 children 12 and younger

Details: www.sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org

This fun-filled tour features holiday-decorated homes with something extra, from Santa’s Candy Bar to a working fiber farm with pet-able llamas and rabbits. See dozens of elaborate trees. A raffle offers such prizes as 100 bottles of wine, vacations, artwork and mountain bikes. Tickets available in advance online and, on tour days, at Pottery World, 1006 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills.

Debbie Arrington

Editor’s note: A photograph of the home of David and Deborah Bonuccelli was removed from this story on Dec. 1 because their home is not on this year’s tour.