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    3.4 (64 reviews)

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    Magical section with dragons and creatures
    Michael S.

    We had an incredibly fun experience at Imaginarium! My family arrived not really expecting much and we were quite surprised with the vast amount of outdoor and creative indoor exhibits! We've been to extravagant light shows, like Luminaria Lights at the Botanical Gardens in Southern Cali, so that was our comparison and we honestly weren't expecting much with Imaginarium. Really happy that we decided to give this a shot! It was held at the Cal Expo so parking is extremely generous. However, we went on a Thursday evening in early December to avoid the crowds and I, for one, absolutely appreciated not having any lines or difficulty going in and out of the parking lot. Hardly anyone was there on a Thursday evening on the first week of December but I can imagine it would've been annoyingly packed if we went during rush season closer to Christmas or weekends. Pretty hilarious how we initially thought the front entrance exhibits and cute little photoshoot setups were it, until we walked past some food vendors to be shocked and awed at the enormous amount of creative setups they had in the main staging area. There was even a little circus act for some entertainment! Enjoy your time with family, walk around to your leisure, and they even had lots of neat room setups to experience. The kids enjoyed the art exhibit the most where they could color in beautifully drawn artistry with chalk! Santa was available for photos towards the exit.m at no charge. Nice! Tipped him, of course, to care for his elves and reindeer. Biggest tip is to be aware of where the restrooms are in case any urgencies arise. We found them to be to the right of the main area once we passed the food vendors thanks to friendly staff and security personnel. Highly recommended for everyone around the Sacramento and Roseville area, near and far! Great for families, dates, solos, and friends. Security is tight since it's Cal Expo so it felt rather safe for our family. Lovely organized event and enjoyed a magical evening surrounded be a wonderment of lights and glamor! (Is wonderment even a word? I don't know, but if fits the bill for Imaginarium for sure)

    Molly A.

    This is such a fun and festive activity to do with your family and friends. We bought tickets online and got the unlimited ride option. There was a long line to get in but it went quickly. The decorations were all so pretty and there were so many great photo ops. There are a lot of good food options as well. Only downside is getting your ride wristband. We had to wait in a really long line that is the same line to purchase wristbands. They should've had a separate area for redeeming prepaid wristbands.

    Paul W.

    I had purchased tickets for this in early December for the date of 13th. A family emergency came up that day and I was unable to make it. When I emailed customer service to see if I could reschedule, they were prompt to reply and guided me in the right direction. I was able to change the date to the 20th... though I had to change again due to it raining. So I set it for the 27th... and this time was finally a go. There was stop-and-go traffic about five miles from the freeway exit and it was pretty much that way getting into Cal Expo. I think I underestimated how many people were going to show up being it was after Christmas. But needless to say, I could see what all the hype was about. The lights on display were a thing of beauty. And I admire the thought process of putting this all together. We took a lot of great photos. The circus show was a little short, but fun to watch. It can be a little overwhelming navigating the drive as well as through crowds of people at a big event like this. But it's a good time with family and festive vibes. There was so much to take in thay we ended up staying longer than expected. Not a bad thing of course.

    Janay H.

    Took our family of five the weekend after thanksgiving and it was a very long line to get in! We stood in line for about 30 minutes, however once we got inside the line, the crowd dispersed, and it didn't feel as crowded. This isn't our first time here but I really loved the change in flow. Before you would walk in right to the lights and all the vendors would be in the back however, this time you've got like a sample of some lights and you had to walk through all the food vendors to get to the main attraction and rides. This sucks for parents as the kids will for sure ask for a churro or two but it's awesome for the small businessss! The only on that I have from this event is that I didn't buy a ride tickets upfront, and the line to purchase tickets were extremely long as they only had two booths working. Also, the price for a family of five to enter was a bit high for our two hour spent. Overall it was a great family evening to kick off the holiday season!

    Amber N.

    This is a cute place to look at Christmas lights and take pictures. It's at the Cali expo so the event is huge. So many lights to look at. They have some rides but mostly for kids, some shopping booths, and food tents for hot chocolate or funnel cakes. They also offer music concert, a circus show and ice skating. If you want to take your family out or go on a cute date I would definitely check this place out.

    Gabrielle L.

    The lights displays were lovely and abundant, eve though I came after the holidays were over. I enjoyed the lights and set ups with my friend, and we had fun with taking photos, riding the ferris wheel and sliding down slides. Ice skating and other rides were also available. I enjoyed the hefty gyro food truckvfir dinner and liked how Thai, pho, and Iater tacos were available too. A circus show with performers from Las Vegas was fun. We had a nice time walking amidst the lights and displays in the winter cold.

    Danielle O.

    I thought Imaginaruim really fun for a family event! My kids are age 6, 7 and 12 and they all said they want to go back next year. The lights are beautiful and fun to walk-through and take photos. They had lots of interactive things for the kids. The ice skating rink wasn't worth it in my opinion but everything else was. They had food trucks, but not as many at the fair. There were a lot more in the back, but you have to walk to get to them and not just stop at the ones right in front that have a really long lines. Same with the carnival rides and games. There is a decent amount, but not as much as the fair. I would compare it to a mini state fair. It worth the trip if you're looking for some family fun in winter!

    Kaylee C.

    So much fun for a dates or a family outing! I've been twice and this year it was far more updated than two years ago. They have sooo many lights to see. There's rooms with different vibes and photo opportunities. There's gardens to walk through, different seating and giant sculptures. There's also a room with chalk to color! They also have food trucks available for pizza, thai food, sweet treats and other fair-type food. There's also a small market to purchase backpacks, blankets, jewelry, pillows and my favorite was a little gem, rocks and minerals shop. There are carnival rides and games to play. I took away one star because the rides and games are quite ridiculous in price. They also have some shows to watch, like a motorcycle show where they ride around inside a tiny ball upside down and such. Pretty cool! I paid $18 to get in, and about $50 on drinks and food. It was a lot of fun! Definitely great for some pictures.

    Big Bee- transforming robot car.

    We had a great time!! Lights are amazing, children had fun! I love the photo booths. Love the show of Big Bee- transforming robot car.

    Diana B.

    It's very beautiful and colorful, I'm satisfied, it's worth the money.good so beautiful

    Sunshine S.

    We try to bring the kids every year. We love it as a family. There are a ton of lights, displays, photo booths when walking around. It is pricey but definitely worth it since we go once a year. The whole place just looks magical and pictures are usually amazing.

    Beautiful heart arches to walk thru
    My W.

    This was our first time visiting the Imaginarium in Sacramento at Christmas, and it was definitely worth every penny! OKAY, THIS PLACE IS SO UNDERRATED -- FOR REALS!!! If you want a family-friendly event that won't break the bank like Disneyland, you've got to try this. It was such a fun experience for my teenagers and for us as adults -- I can only imagine what goes through little kids' minds when they see all the lights. They do a really great job decorating for Christmas. If you haven't tried this as a family, I say you've got to go at least once!

    Ida H.

    I came here with my family who were visiting from out of town. They have two young children and we thought that the Imaginarium would be a nice diversion for the kids and a source of entertainment. I had been to this light show at Cal Expo a few years back with Joe K. when it was called Global Winter Wonderland. We always enjoyed going every year when it was happening on a seasonal basis. This time, they made a lot of changes from touring the world to a more whimsical and fantasy theme. I liked how they devoted areas of lit flowers and wheat fields, making it fun for children to explore. I kind of missed the previous "under the sea" theme, but they also had a falling snow section, a lighted maze, ice skating rink and a building reserved for plenty of photo opportunities, including a professional for hire. They offered several clever display rooms of different designer backgrounds for people to model and act silly during picture taking (which were free to utilize). There was also the usual fair rides and fair food sections. My brother-in-law purchased a hot pretzel with garlic flavoring and was charged a whopping $13.00! It was good, but the price was a bit of a shock! In my opinion, the previous Global Winter Wonderland had more sights to see and more detail connected with each display. But even so, I couldn't help but appreciate all the work, artistry, creativity and beauty that went into each unique light scene! I'm pretty sure a lot of time and effort was put into each and every display! As you look closer, you can see that metal is welded, structured and molded into an art piece. Then, a special type of colored or painted opaque fabric is skillfully applied, turning something into a special character, a background, or environment, enhanced by special glowing lights from within! It was kind of magical in my eyes and I felt like the kids who were running around were having a great time! All in all, my family had a nice time being together, and it was worth exploring the eye catching lay of the land. This is definitely an event that children and adults of all ages would enjoy!

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    Ask the Community - Imaginarium

    Do they open on Monday?

    We are open tonight and every night through Sunday 1/5. Then we'll be closed at this location until November of 2025.

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    “It has an artificial snow section, super colorful 3D mirror sections, food vendors, circus and carnival rides.”

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