# Imaginarium: Light Up the Night at Cal Expo > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM - Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 - Ages: All ages (Children under 3 free) - Price: $21-$27 general admission; Free for children ages 2 and under - Organizer: Global Winter Wonderland & Cal Expo - Official page: https://imaginarium360.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/imaginarium-light-up-the-night-at-cal-expo--listing-d11c61cf0670b4c72b6beaed ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Fairytale Town Winter Wonderland & Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/fairytale-town-winter-wonderland-and-holiday-lights--listing-a156365ab5c527170a2153fb) — Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 5:00 PM · Fairytale Town · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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