Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire & Parade of Lights

About this adventure

Old Town Elk Grove turns back the clock to a Victorian holiday wonderland for the annual Dickens Street Faire and Parade of Lights. Over 125 artisan and craft vendors line Elk Grove Boulevard with handmade gifts, holiday foods, and gingerbread treats. Children can explore Father Christmas's workshop, play in real snow flurries, watch costumed Victorian carollers, and enjoy strolling musicians. As darkness falls, the festive Parade of Lights winds down the boulevard, culminating in the lighting of the Old Town Christmas tree. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Elk Grove Boulevard is closed to vehicle traffic, creating a wide, flat pedestrian corridor easily navigated with strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Old Town Plaza community pavilion provides indoor family restrooms, baby changing stations, and sheltered seating. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Victorian choral carols during daytime; evening parade features illuminated floats and marching bands; ear protection useful for sound-sensitive kids during the parade.