Walk, ride your bike, take a horse drawn wagon or jog thru the streets of the #FabulousForties for an old-fashioned Christmas.
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The best streets IMO are 43rd to 47th between J and Folsom.
Top 10 Christmas Light Locations in the Sacramento Area
Based on historical data, community feedback, and regional prominence, here’s a proposed list of the top 10 Christmas light locations in the Sacramento area for the 2025 holiday season. This list assumes continuity from past years and incorporates variety across neighborhoods and event-based displays.
1. Fab 40s Neighborhood (East Sacramento)
Location: 40th to 49th Streets, between J Street and Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Why It’s Top: Known for its historic charm, lavish decorations, and twinkling lights across 20+ blocks. A Sacramento tradition with horse-drawn carriages and Brew Bike tours.
2. Dovewood Court (Orangevale)
Location: Dovewood Court, Orangevale, CA.
Why It’s Top: Over 35 years of extravagant displays across 18 homes, famously endorsed by Mariah Carey. Features moving figures and music, drawing thousands annually.
3. Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Sacramento)
Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Why It’s Top: Sacramento’s largest holiday light festival with over 5 million lights, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities like ice skating and carnival rides.
4. Old Sacramento Waterfront – Theatre of Lights
Location: K Street between Front and 2nd Streets, Old Sacramento, CA.
Why It’s Top: A free, family-friendly event with a 60-foot Christmas tree, live performances, and historic building illuminations, blending tradition with spectacle.
5. Rockmont Circle (North Natomas)
Location: Rockmont Circle, Sacramento, CA.
Why It’s Top: A 20-year tradition with over 100 homes, featuring a 25-foot tree connected by lights to each house, creating a stunning neighborhood centerpiece.
6. Pebble Creek Drive (Rocklin)
Location: Pebble Creek Drive, Rocklin, CA.
Why It’s Top: A community-driven display with colorful lights and decorations, popular for its consistency and welcoming vibe since the early 2000s.
7. 3316 Lake Terrace Drive (Elk Grove)
Location: 3316 Lake Terrace Drive, Elk Grove, CA.
Why It’s Top: Over 120,000 synchronized lights, a snow machine, and food bank donations, offering a massive, charitable display.
8. 8486 Mainstay Court (Elk Grove – Arcadian Village)
Location: 8486 Mainstay Ct, Elk Grove, CA.
Why It’s Top: 80,000+ lights synced to 22 songs, with dancing penguins and reindeer, running nightly from December to New Year’s.
9. 79 Northlite Circle (Greenhaven, Sacramento)
Location: 79 Northlite Circle, Sacramento, CA.
Why It’s Top: A nostalgic display with a full-size “A Christmas Story” leg lamp, synchronized lights, and a consistent fan favorite.
10. 3063 Donner Way (Sacramento)
Location: 3063 Donner Way, Sacramento, CA.
Why It’s Top: 11,000 lights and handmade wooden decorations (Santa’s workshop, nativity scene), showcasing year-round craftsmanship.
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