When & Where
The 39th Annual Dickens Street Faire will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, on Main Street in Elk Grove. The seasonal celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is followed by the Holiday of Lights Parade and the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, both beginning at 6 p.m. The parade runs until 8 p.m.
Historic Main Street Elk Grove
Elk Grove Blvd & School St.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Kick Off Your Morning with Cocoa & Coloring!
Start your day at the Explore Elk Grove Visitors Center from 10am to 12pm for complimentary hot cocoa, limited-edition postcards, and children’s coloring pages featuring our city’s most beloved holiday events.
The day-long event will feature over 145 arts and crafts vendors, community groups and other vendors that will line Elk Grove Boulevard from 2nd Avenue to School Street. Fuel the festivities by visiting the local food trucks stationed within Old Town Plaza.
Decorated with seasonal décor, the local shops and boutiques found throughout Main Street invite you inside to shop for locally made and artisan goods, gifts, clothing and more during Small Business Saturday. Reminder to take advantage of the Elk Grove Local eGift Card this holiday season to support our small business community while also receiving exclusive savings, deals and discounts at participating storefronts.
The festivities continue throughout the day with free entertainment for the whole family, including live music, roving performers, Christmas carolers and professional photo opportunities with Santa. Young guests are invited to get creative at Tiny Tim's Alley, a free kids' craft corner located in Old Town Plaza, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As the sun sets and vendors close up shop at 5 p.m., the holiday spirit carries on with Christmas carols and Story Time with Santa. Cap off the evening at the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m., where Santa will flip the switch to illuminate the tree on Walnut Street.
Holiday of Lights Parade
Stick around for the Holiday of Lights Parade, where glowing floats, festive music and dazzling displays light up Elk Grove Boulevard starting at 6 p.m. Produced by the Elk Grove Lions Club, this free, family-favorite tradition is the perfect way to end the day, so grab a cozy spot along the route, bundle up and get ready to welcome the season in style.
When you shop at small and local-to-you businesses, more money is kept within our community to support local services and families.
