# Imaginarium: Holiday Magic Light Festival at Cal Expo

> Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Nov 14 – Jan 4 · 5:00 PM
- Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Adult GA from $21, child/senior/military GA from $16, plus $3 service fee; ages 2 & under free
- Organizer: Imaginarium at Cal Expo
- Official page: https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/f4cf59/?s=NA#/select
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

California's largest holiday light festival returns to Cal Expo with 13 festive worlds, over 15 million LED lights, three free nightly circus performances, an outdoor ice rink, and family carnival rides. Children under 3 are free; all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21+.

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