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Imaginarium Banner with the text "A Decade of Holiday Celebration in Sacramento" on a gold ribbon with a green border, adorned with colorful lights.
Imaginarium Stylized text reading "Holiday Magic" with glowing lights and colorful sparkles, capturing the enchanting atmosphere of Fairplex festivities.

An Enchanting All-Ages, Holiday Walk-Through Festival is Coming Back to Cal Expo on November 22nd!

YOUR HOLIDAY TRADITION CONTINUES!

Imaginarium at Cal Expo is the largest holiday light show in Northern California. While it’s already part of so many families’ holiday traditions, we still welcome new guests every year. “Holiday Magic” opens on November 22nd with all the things you know and love about Imaginarium, but also with some additional twists.

Imaginarium In a festive Sacramento setting, a child wearing a bunny hat poses with people in oversized elf and snowman costumes amid illuminated decorations.
Imaginarium A woman and a child, both wearing coats, smile joyfully under the twinkling Sacramento night sky.
What Is Imaginarium

DISCOVER IMAGINARIUM AT CAL EXPO

If you haven’t already, this is the year to explore Imaginarium at Cal Expo. In 2024, Imaginarium celebrates a decade of holidays at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

Returning Features:

  • Millions of Lights
  • Storybook characters & Fantastical Creatures
  • Eclectic Photo Boxes
  • Infinity Mirror Rooms
  • New Entertainment
  • Food and Beverages, including Holiday Snacks
  • Carnival Rides & Games and Ice Skating* (additional fees required)
  • Holiday Characters and Pictures with Santa (through 12/24)

Plus, New Immersive Activity Rooms including Laser Mazes, Glow in the Dark, Interactive Art, and Bouncing Balls.

See Our Carnival Ride List.

*We require all skaters to have a signed waiver prior to entering the rink. Skaters under 18 must have their waiver signed by a responsible adult who can sign for all minors in his/her group. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult skater on the ice.

5M

LED LIGHTS

In Sync With Music Across 20+ Attractions, Zones & Experiences

FREE

DAILY CIRCUS

Included with General Admission, Multiple Performances Per Day

24

Unique Photo Boxes

And Nine Infinity Mirror Rooms Perfect for Making and Capturing Memories

25+

Fantastical Creatures

Larger-than-life Animals and Fantasyland Characters

Attractions

An Experience of a Lifetime

Imaginarium A child stands between a person in an elf costume and another in a snowman costume, surrounded by festive lights, bringing the holiday spirit to Sacramento.

A Festive
Holiday Experience

Celebrate Your Holidays With Us

Imaginarium A couple, holding hands, stands in front of a futuristic, triangular, pink-lit backdrop with abstract patterns. This captivating scene looks like the perfect v.1 imagery for a stylish homepage.

Endless Mirrors
& Photo Boxes

Unique Sensory Experiences

Imaginarium People ice skating at night in an outdoor rink surrounded by Sacramento's vibrant, colorful illuminated decorations.

Ice Skating
Rink

Skate into the Holiday Season

Imaginarium A vibrant nighttime carnival scene in Sacramento bursts with colorful lights, a Ferris wheel, a tall ride, and crowds of people delighting in the festivities.

Carnival
Rides & Games

Ride Until Your Heart's Delight

Imaginarium Three performers in pirate costumes stand on elevated platforms and ropes on a ship-themed set in Sacramento, engaged in a dramatic staged sword fight under bright lights.

Spectacular Circus

Take Your Holiday Tradition
to the Next Level

Our Reviews

OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST

Event Details

IMAGINARIUM AT CAL EXPO IN SACRAMENTO

Daily hours of operation may vary; please check our ticketing site for the most current information. It is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance.

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Celebrate Your Holidays With Us

There’s nothing better to get you into the holiday spirit than a visit to “Holiday Magic” at Imaginarium. Whether you want to enjoy hot cocoa as you wander through holiday-themed attractions including giant Christmas Trees or scenes from Nutcracker, frolic in snow without a trip to the Sierras, or get your picture taken with Santa, Imaginarium is the place to be during the holiday season. Make your visit part of your holiday tradition.

Endless Mirrors & Unique Photo Boxes

Our unique photo boxes and mind-bending mirror rooms give you the opportunity to create and capture memories with backdrops (real and projected) you’ll find nowhere else. Sit on the crescent moon, throne, or swing next to one of our Imaginarium characters. Or Step into a kaleidoscope of mirror chambers, where you will be mesmerized by the most incredible images. Journey into a realm filled with wonder & fascination, only at Imaginarium.

Take a Trip Around Our Rink

One of the things our guests enjoy about their visit to Imaginarium is their opportunity to go ice skating. Our ice rink will be indoors this year but you’ll still feel the energy of being surrounded by the spectacular beauty of holiday lights just a few steps away. Whether it’s your first time on skates or if you’re a wanna be professional skater, make this part of your tradition as well, making your time at Imaginarium all the more special.

Enchanted Forests & Gardens

Follow the paths and wind your way through our enchanted forests and beautiful gardens filled with stunning flowers of all varieties including tens of thousands of LED roses. It’s equally romantic for couples and fun for kids, presenting many opportunities for picture-perfect photos. And around any corner, you may come face to face with larger-than-life storybook characters and fantastical characters.

Ride Until Your Heart's Delight

One of the things that makes “Holiday Magic” stand out from other holiday light venues is our carnival. It truly rounds out the holiday experience. Guests of all ages find rides to make them smile, laugh, or scream with delight–from kiddie rides to family rides to thrill and spectacular rides. We have it all!

Free Entertainment Makes Your Visit Extra Special

Three performances each day of three different entertainment options. Laugh and clap as you witness the antics of the Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean. Be amazed as a car transforms into a giant robot known as Big Bee. And sit on the edge of your seat as you’re wowed by the aerial artist or blown away by the motorcycle riders performing in the Globe of Death. It’s all part of the show at Imaginarium.