El Dorado Hills, Calif. — December 11, 2009 —A variety of free holiday events will take place at El Dorado Hills Town Center throughout December. The charming European-style shopping center is just 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento and features photos with Santa, a Santa Run Parade, free musical theatre performances and numerous entertainment opportunities at unique restaurants and Regal’s IMAX theatre.

On Saturday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m., there will be photos with Santa, and then every weekend until Christmas, there will be musical performances by El Dorado Musical Theatre. Finally, the holiday season will culminate with the El Dorado Hills Firefighters’ Association’s Santa Run Grand Finale on Friday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

El Dorado Musical Theatre’s premier performing group, High Voltage – The Tour Company, will present “The Holiday Reunion, a Celebration of Holiday Music and Dance” in a 100+seat theatre that has been created for them within Town Center at 4357 Town Center Drive. Shows generally run Thursday through Sunday nights through December 20. See www.edmt.info for performance times.
Then on Friday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., it’s one of the town’s favorite celebrations – the Santa Run Grand Finale by the El Dorado Hills Firefighters Association. This parade will culminate with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, cookies and lots of free fun.
El Dorado Hills Town Center is also encouraging the community to bring non-perishable food items and toys to drop boxes within the center to support both Toys for Tots and the El Dorado County Food Bank.

El Dorado Hills Town Center is located off Hwy. 50 at Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills. From Sacramento, take Hwy. 50 east toward Lake Tahoe and exit at Latrobe Road. Make the first left turn onto Town Center Drive. For more information, visit www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com.