New this year, event-goers will be introduced to the Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights. The Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights will run two 10-minute light shows throughout the holiday season Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. November 25 - January 3 6:30 and 8:00pm shows Front and K Street, meet at the tree!     Mayor Kevin Johnson kicked off the Tree Lighting and the inaugural Theatre of Lights tonight.   Everyone gathered around the big Christmas tree at K and Front Street.   Lights and sound! And, yes, it's Santa Claus. Tour a railroad car Take a ride on the steam engine train from Old Sac       For more information, call (916

From the quiet streets of Old Sac, the sun begins its arrival on a chilly morning two days before Thanksgiving. Watch SacPress for upcoming holiday events happening in Downtown and Old Sacramento.   SacPress photo | Kati Garner  

A worker uses a plumb line to make sure Westfield Downtown Plaza's  Christmas tree stands straight. It was delivered by crane early this morning.  The tall tree was lowered into a hole in the concrete in front of the plaza.   Huge planks of wood are used as shims to straighten the trunk. This worker walked the circumference of the tree, using his plumb line from all angles, to ensure the tree stands upright.   This year will be a brighter holiday for Sacramento. The first-ever Carnival of Lights will delight visitors with a dazzling display of lights throughout the Central City from the waterfront through Midtown starting the week of Thanksgiving through January 3. The Carniv

  Matteo Amato makes his own pizza at Il Fornaio restaurant in downtown Sac. The Italian Restaurant and Bakery participated in the first annual Downtown Kid's Week. Sponsored by the Downtown Sac Partnership, families from around the region are invited to join in the fun by exploring the cultural treasures in their own backyard and taking advantage of special and activities at participating Downtown Kid's Week businesses. This year's event ran from July 11 through 18. Photo | Kati Garner