Category: Holidays

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Takes Over San Jose

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical takes over San Jose on November 24 and 25. Ticket Link

There will be opportunities for families to take free photos with the cast before Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts on November 28. Ticket Link

Discount Codes

Thanks to How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, and their sponsors, we’ve got discounts to not only How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, but also the Tech Interactive, and CMT San Jose’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Don’t miss out on these discounts!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

>>Get BOGO 50% off* tickets to the Family Night on
Broadway performance on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 pm!
Enter code: MISCHIEF before selecting seats by clicking ‘Unlock’.
*Valid on select seats in the balcony only, while supplies last. Ticket Link

Everyone attending this performance is invited to FREE pre-show activities in the Ridder Lounge from 6 pm – 7:15 pm, and a post-show talkback with members of the cast.

The Tech Interactive

Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH
Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday – Sunday between November 25–January 15. 4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions.

CMT’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 – 10 at the Montgomery Theater

Thanks to How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and their sponsors.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Photo Schedule

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

  • 2:00 – 4:00 pm Santana Row
    Photo opportunities available in Park Valencia by Maggiano’s.
  • 5:20 – 5:50 pm Signia by Hilton San Jose
    Photo opportunities available in front of the hotel by the Enchant Christmas display.
  • 6:00 – 6:30 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony at Christmas in the Park.
  • 6:40 – 7:10 pm AJI Bar and Robata Grill
    Make a dinner reservation early to guarantee a meet & greet.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm The Tech Interactive**
    Photo opportunities available in New Venture Hall.

Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH
Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday – Sunday between November 25–January 15.
4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions.

  • 3:00 – 3:30 pm Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose**
    Photo opportunities available at the outdoor amphitheater.

Enjoy a sneak peek performance CMT San Jose’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 2:30 p.m. before Mr. Grinch arrives! Get 10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 – 10 at the Montgomery Theater.

  • 4:30 – 5:00 pm Downtown Ice** at Circle of Palms
    Get tickets for this skating session for a chance to snap a selfie with the Grinch and win tickets to the show.

*Times are subject to change. All photo opportunities are available on a first come, first serve basis.
**Admission tickets are required.

See How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts on from November 28 – December 3, 2023. Ticket Link

Upcoming Broadway San Jose Productions

Peter Pan June 25 – 30, 2024

Disney’s Frozen August 21 – September 1, 2024
Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose

Cinderella by African American Shakespeare

Enjoy the laughter this holiday season with the African-American Shakespeare Company’s original production of Cinderella.

Delighting audiences for over 20 years, this heartwarming production of the lowly scullery maid who doesn’t know her own value. Only when a special invitation to the palace arrives, does Cinderella begin to dream of something more, but her stepmother and (oddly masculine) stepsisters have different plans for our heroine.

Dreams do come true… with the help of a sassy fairy godmother who can make the magic happen. A side-splitting comedy that will have all ages with tears of laughter in their eyes and warmth in their hearts this holiday.

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Marian’s Note: Cinderella by African American Shakespeare is a Christmas tradition in our family.  I recommend this show for families of all ages, even my teen daughter loves the show!  Take my advice and go!  I can’t recommend this production highly enough. 

2023 Show Dates and Times

December 15 at 8 pm
December 16 at 2 pm
December 16 at 7 pm
December 17 at 2 pm
Herbst Theatre (UN Plaza Civic Center Bart Station)

Ticket Prices

Regular Price: $40
Groups of 10+: $34
Jazz Pass (21 and under): $15
Click here to purchase.

What is the Dress Code?

We have enjoyed dressing up for Cinderella. When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed wearing her princess dresses to this show and taking photos with the cast members are the show.

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Image credit/image courtesy of African American Shakespeare

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Billy Jones Holiday Train

Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park.

2023 Holiday Train Schedule

The 2023 Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 7th to the 30th (6:00 to 9:00 pm). (Excluding December 24th and 25th) All hours are weather permitting.

Holiday Train Tickets

Train: $5 Carousel: $3. Children under age 3, free with paid adult.
Express Ticket: $7. Includes 1 train ride & 1 carousel ride.

Parking

Parking is available in Oak Meadow Park parking lot. A parking fee may be administered by the Town of Los Gatos. If no attendant is present, then there is no charge for parking. Overflow parking is available along University Avenue.

Parking is usually $6.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of Billy Jones Railroad

IHOP Free Scary Pancakes for Halloween 2023

To celebrate Halloween, Kids get a free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP from 4 pm – 10 pm at participating restaurants. Bring your little Ghoul to enjoy Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP.

Available for dine-in only. Kids ages 12 and under. Requires the purchase of an adult meal.

Free scary pancakes are available October 24 – 31, 2023.

Click here to find your local participating location.

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us.   Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Image credit/image courtesy of IHOP

Easter Bay Area

Family friendly Easter Egg Hunts 2024 in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland.

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Easter Activities in the East Bay

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8:30 am Breakfast with the Easter Bunny | Tilden Park - $5 – $60

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