Imaginarium: Light Up the Night at Cal Expo

About this adventure

Sacramento's largest holiday light spectacular, Imaginarium: Light Up the Night brings millions of dazzling LED lights, custom fantasy lanterns, and illuminated walk-through dreamscapes to the expansive Cal Expo fairgrounds. Families wander through illuminated rose gardens, 30-foot glowing holiday trees, infinite mirror light rooms, and a whimsical enchanted forest. Beyond the lights, general admission includes free daily circus acrobatics performances, carnival midway rides, an outdoor ice-skating rink, photo encounters with holiday characters, and Santa Claus at his North Pole outpost. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: 100% wide, flat paved paths throughout the fairgrounds; exceptionally convenient for strollers, double wagons, and wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Expo Center buildings provide clean family restrooms, baby changing stations, and quiet bench seating away from the midway. • Age Suitability: All ages from babies in strollers to teens and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Bright synchronized lights and lively carnival music throughout; families seeking a calmer experience should visit right at 5:00 PM opening on Wednesday or Thursday evenings.