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Christmas Lights in Elk Grove, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Elk Grove this season are Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4) and Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 7 displays in Elk Grove and 23 more nearby (8 parades, 7 tree lightings, 5 neighborhoods). 26 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Elk Grove (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Elk Grove: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Elk Grove?
Popular picks this season include Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4), Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Festival of Trees (Dec 4 – Dec 6). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Elk Grove, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Elk Grove?
Free options include Theatre of Lights, Imaginarium at Cal Expo, Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire and Roseville Downtown Tree Grove. 26 of the 30 displays near Elk Grove are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Elk Grove?
Yes. Theatre of Lights, Roseville Downtown Tree Grove and Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Elk Grove?
The earliest Elk Grove-area displays turn on Nov 14, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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