Copperopolis, CA…You can’t get much more old-time-Americana than horse-drawn carriage rides around the square. Copperopolis Town Square’s Old Fashioned Holiday free annual event offers that and much more. For one thing, those free carriage rides feature a special guest you’ll love to ride with… good old Santa Claus himself. And he’s happy to feature in your photos of you and your family from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Photo by Jack Forkner

Festivities begin at 11 am on Saturday, November 26th and continue all day until 7:00 pm. So, if you have little ones that struggle to stay up past dusk, here’s your perfect opportunity to get them started on their holiday celebrations with maximum enjoyment and minimal fuss.

Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, an artisanal holiday food and craft fair, Mr and Mrs. Claus available for photo ops, and live music by The Shakers Christmas Band. Tree lighting takes place from 5 – 7 pm and all of the shops and restaurants in the picturesque town square will be offering holiday specials and staying open late.

This is an event guaranteed to brighten the hearts of children and adults alike.