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Christmas Lights in Roseville, CA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Roseville this season are Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4) and Roseville Downtown Tree Grove (Dec 2 – Dec 2). We've mapped 4 displays in Roseville and 22 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 7 neighborhoods, 4 parades). 24 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Holiday Tree Lighting at the Galleria at Roseville

Tree lighting · Roseville, CA · Free

Opens soon

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Roseville, CA · Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 3 – Dec 3

Roseville Downtown Tree Grove

Event · Roseville, CA · Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 2 – Dec 2

Twinwood Loop and Bickleigh Loop

Neighborhood · Roseville, CA · Free

Near Roseville (within 25 miles)

Orangevale Community Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orangevale, CA · Free

Opens soon

7.0 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Christmas in Historic Folsom Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Folsom, CA · Free

Opens soon

9.3 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Imaginarium at Cal Expo

Walk-thru · Sacramento, CA · Tickets from $16; ages 2 and under free; parking $10

Opens soon

14 miNov 14 – Jan 4

Old Sacramento Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Sacramento, CA · Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 25 – Nov 25

Theatre of Lights

Light show · Sacramento, CA · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 27 – Dec 24

Mad Hatter Holiday Festival & Parade

Parade · Vallejo, CA · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Pebble Creek Drive

Neighborhood · Rocklin, CA · Free

2.7 mi

Rocklin Tree Lighting at Quarry Park

Tree lighting · Rocklin, CA · Free

3.6 mi

Orelle Creek Court

Neighborhood · Citrus Heights, CA · Free

4.8 mi

Karen Rae Court

Neighborhood · Citrus Heights, CA · Free

5.4 mi

Dovewood Court

Neighborhood · Orangevale, CA · Free (donations to charity customary)

8.5 mi

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Walk-thru · Folsom, CA · Tickets from about $7 (2025)

9.5 mi

Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival at Cal Expo

Walk-thru · Sacramento, CA · Adults from $25 (2024)

14 mi

Fab 40s Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Sacramento, CA · Free

16 mi

Fab Forties Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Sacramento, CA · Free

16 mi

Capital City Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade

Parade · Sacramento, CA · Free

17 mi

Sacramento Santa Parade

Parade · Sacramento, CA · Free

17 mi

California Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Sacramento, CA · Free

17 mi

Old Sacramento Waterfront Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Sacramento, CA · Free

17 mi
18 mi

Arcadian Village Lights

Home display · Elk Grove, CA · Free

Music

23 mi

8629 Diamond Crest Ct holiday inflatables

Home display · Elk Grove, CA · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Roseville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Roseville?

Popular picks this season include Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4), Roseville Downtown Tree Grove (Dec 2 – Dec 2) and Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Roseville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Roseville?

Free options include Theatre of Lights, Imaginarium at Cal Expo, Roseville Downtown Tree Grove and Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting. 24 of the 26 displays near Roseville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Roseville?

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 Roseville?

The earliest Roseville-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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