Rancho Cordova's 15th annual Christmas in Cordova event returns in December 2025! RCPD's Youth Services Unit supports families in need during this event that is designed with the simple premise that "every child deserves to have a present to open at Christmas." 

The event features a drive-through pick up of new toys and gift wrap hand-picked by RCPD officers for parents for their children.  

Toy Drive Dates & Locations

Do you want to make wishes come true? Rancho Cordova's 14th annual Christmas in Cordova is designed with the simple premise that “every child should have a present to open at Christmas.” You can support Rancho Cordova families this holiday season by donating a new and unwrapped toy, gift wrapping paper and supplies, and arts and craft materials, or making a monetary donation.

Donation locations & times:

• Saturday, November 8^th 10am-5pm at Rancho Cordova Target Parking lot, 10881 Olson Dr
• Wednesday, November 12^th 10am-3pm at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive 
• Saturday, November 15^th 10am-5pm at Rancho Cordova Target Parking lot, 10881 Olson Dr
• Saturday, November 22^nd 10am-5pm at Rancho Cordova Target Parking lot, 10881 Olson Dr
• Saturday, November 28^th 10am-5pm at Rancho Cordova Target Parking lot, 10881 Olson Dr
• Sunday, November 30th 4pm-8pm at Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Dr
• Saturday, December 6^th 9am-1pm at 11050 Olson Dr

To make a monetary donation, visit the RCPD PAL website here.

Where to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Rancho Cordova Youth Center: 10455 Investment Circle // Rancho Cordova Police Department: 2897 Kilgore Road

Weekday Applications: 

• Monday, November 3^rd 10am-2pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Thursday, November 6^th 2:30pm-6pm @ Rancho Cordova Youth Center 
• Monday, November 10^th 10am-2pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Thursday, November 13^th 2:30pm-6pm @ Rancho Cordova Youth Center 
• Monday, November 17^th 10am-2pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Thursday, November 20^th 2:30pm-6pm @ Rancho Cordova Youth Center 
• Monday, November 24^th 10am-2pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Tuesday, November 25^th 10am-2pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 

Weekend Applications: 

• Saturday, November 8^th 9am-1pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Saturday, November 15^th 9am-1pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 
• Saturday, November 22^nd 9am-1pm @ Rancho Cordova Police Department 

Questions?

If you have any questions about Christmas in Cordova, call 916.875.9627.