Last updated: November 11, 2024
Explore the holiday season in North Highlands with our detailed guide. Whether you're rediscovering North Highlands or seeing it with fresh eyes, this guide enhances your holiday spirit.
Popular events this season include the Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival, where dazzling light displays create a magical atmosphere for all ages. Theatre of Lights offers a unique blend of live performances and festive lights, transforming the city into a vibrant holiday wonderland. And the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is something you definitely don't want to miss, providing a delightful spot for skating and seasonal gatherings. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Largest LED rose display in the world with 30,000 roses.
Imaginarium is a spectacular holiday light festival featuring millions of lights, a rose garden with tens of thousands of LEDs, mirror worlds, enchanted forests, and fantastical creatures. The event includes carnival rides, games, ice skating, and interactive experiences.
Where: Sacramento | More Info: Imaginarium Holiday Light Festival
Live dramatization on historic rooftops with Jack Frost and St. Nick.
Theatre of Lights is a free, family-friendly performance retelling "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in a uniquely Sacramento way on the rooftops of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. The show features an immersive retelling of Moore’s 1823 poem alongside stories of Sacramento pioneers and their experiences in the city's early days. The highlight includes a live dramatization on the balconies above K Street, complete with a special appearance by Jack Frost and the lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree by St. Nick himself.
Where: Sacramento | More Info: Theatre of Lights
Rock opera with a laser-lit second set.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents a spectacular holiday tour featuring "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More." This tour includes a new and larger presentation of the beloved holiday tradition, capturing the hearts of multiple generations. The show follows the journey of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater, where the caretaker uses ghosts and spirits to turn her life around. The performance includes a rocking, blazing, and laser-lit second set with TSO's greatest hits and fan-favorites.
Where: Sacramento | More Info: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More
Themed activations and discounts with local organizations.
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is a holiday tradition located in Ali Youssefi Square, offering a fun and festive atmosphere for skating under the city lights. The rink partners with local organizations to provide discounts and themed activations like craft days and silent disco nights.
Where: Sacramento | More Info: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink