Orangevale, CA

Where to See the Dovewood Court Christmas Display in Orangevale

Dovewood Court in Orangevale is a single cul-de-sac where the residents decorate as a group, and the effect is far denser than a typical decorated street: synchronised displays, walk-through yards, inflatables and music. It's been a Sacramento-area tradition for decades and is genuinely worth the drive from anywhere in the region.

Christmas lights on a home in Orangevale, California at night — One of our own installs in the Orangevale area — not a photo of the display itself.

Displays are put on by private residents and volunteers, so streets, hours and start dates change from year to year. Most Sacramento-area neighbourhood displays switch on around the first week of December and run nightly through New Year's — check locally before you drive out.

Where to go

The display

Dovewood Court

Walk-up

Where: 9333 Dovewood Ct, Orangevale, CA 95662 — near Dovewood Ct & Walnut Ave
Best time: Listings typically show it lit from about 5:30pm to 10pm nightly in December

Park on the surrounding streets and walk in. The court itself fills quickly and the display is designed to be seen on foot.

Local tips

Make the trip easy.

Arrive early in the evening if you're bringing small children — the crowd builds through the night.
Many residents collect for local charities. Bring a little cash if you'd like to contribute.
Weeknights before the week of Christmas are the calmest.
Combine it with a loop through nearby Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights neighbourhoods on the way home.

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Orangevale FAQs

Questions visitors ask.

Where is Dovewood Court?+

Dovewood Court is in Orangevale, CA 95662, off Walnut Avenue. Public listings give the display address as 9333 Dovewood Ct.

What time do the Dovewood Court lights come on?+

Public listings typically show roughly 5:30pm to 10pm nightly through December, but hours are set by residents and can change — check before making a long drive.

Is there parking?+

Parking is on the surrounding residential streets. Expect to walk a block or two on busy nights, and keep driveways clear.

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