2026 Illumination Holiday Festival

Start the holiday season at the 7th Annual Elk Grove Illumination Festival, now bigger and better than ever. Following a significant rise in attendance, this year's festival is expanding its area and offerings to provide an even more enchanting experience for the community.

The Illumination Festival guarantees an evening of free, family-friendly entertainment with something for everyone. Shop for unique gifts in the holiday vendor village, enjoy bounce houses, go ice skating, take a ride on the Grover Express Holiday Train, visit the food trucks, capture magical holiday photos with Santa, and gather for the grand Ribbon Tree lighting ceremony that officially welcomes the holiday season. Discover the magic of the Elk Grove Illumination Festival this December.

December 05, 2026 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove, CA, 95757-6317