Sustainable Santa returns to Old Sacramento for the most magical winter wonderland family portraits, clay sculpting, ornament painting, mulled wine and cozy hot drinks. It is an enchanting and immersive zero waste experience, at the Atrium 916 Gallery and Art Cafe – California’s most unique place to visit.

Produced by the nonprofit Atrium 916 – Sacramento’s Creative Innovation Center for Sustainability and sponsored by City of Sacramento, Textile Renewal Alliance, SMUD, Republic Services, The Hoyt Company, & Downtown Sacramento Partnership.

The Family Photos – Sustainable Santa’s immersive, cinematic winter wonderland photography set is a place of discovery and play for adults and kids creating the most story book and memorable cinematic family portraits. Each session includes 150+ high-resolution images, beautifully photographed and delivered digitally for just $40, a joyful, zero-waste keepsake for your family.
VIP sessions are also available, offering reserved times, no waiting, and optional photo touch-ups for a flawless holiday card moment.

Sculpt and Paint Clay Ornaments – Patio tables with holiday charm and warm seasonal drinks like hot apple cider, creamy oat milk cocoa, or spiced mulled wine – pair beautifully with painting and sculpting with friends and family. The atmosphere is a vibe where the most magical memories are made.

Famous for our Drinks – The bar has built a reputation for not only being zero waste but also more importantly – serving the most delicious secret recipe of mulled wine, along with cinnamon infused apple cider and creamy hot cocoa with oat milk.

Shop local – Made in Sacramento – Holiday shopping hyper local/ Explore the Sacramento.Shop gallery- Browse unique art, home goods, fashion, and upcycled creations. – all crafted by purpose-driven makers here in Sacramento with over 150 creatives to choose from.

The Story – Santa is no longer just the keeper of gifts, he’s the guardian of the North Pole, because it is the North Pole that keeps the whole planet in balance for human existence. But the ice is melting, and he can no longer protect it alone. Santa now needs the help of everyone, no matter where they live, to protect the Earth. Children and adults are asked, “What can you do to help Santa save the planet?”

Walk-ins Welcome: Throughout the whole Sustainable Santa season walk-ins are welcome. No reservation required for photo sessions or art cafe crafting (wait times may vary). To skip the line book the VIP photography experience.

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