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Christmas Lights in Sacramento, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Sacramento this season are Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4), Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24) and Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 10 displays in Sacramento and 22 more nearby (9 tree lightings, 7 neighborhoods, 7 parades). 29 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Sacramento (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Sacramento: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Sacramento?
Popular picks this season include Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4), Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Roseville Downtown Tree Grove (Dec 2 – Dec 2). In all, 32 displays are mapped in and around Sacramento, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Sacramento?
Free options include Imaginarium at Cal Expo, Theatre of Lights, Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire and Roseville Downtown Tree Grove. 29 of the 32 displays near Sacramento are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
The earliest Sacramento-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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