January 2, 2024
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10:00 am
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3:00 pm
Polar Play Days at The Tech Interactive. The event will feature winter and arctic themed activities and offer interactive experiences, IMAX movies, seasonal food & drinks, and more!
Come to Polar Play Days at The Tech Interactive and get ready for a winter wonderland of STEM-tacular fun that’s sure to be a “snow-stopper.” We promise it’ll be “snow” much fun, you won’t want to leave!
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 The Tech
Free
Free With Admission
November 14, 2023
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
✨Be mesmerized this holiday season at The Lights at Northgate Mall indoor holiday lights experience. ✨
Surrounded by more than 125,000 festive lights throughout 7 dazzling rooms, you’ll be quickly transported to a winter wonderland — full of wonder and a new spot for a beautiful photo at every turn.
Enjoy magical fun for all ages with a kid zone complete with an LED dance floor, and neon chalk wall. Make a day of it by visiting the restaurants, brewery, and more onsite.
The Lights at Northgate Mall is only open now through December 30th, so get your tickets before they sell out!
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $22
Kids 16 and under: $12
Kids 12 months and under: Free
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm (closed on Mondays and select holidays).
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
$12 – $22
January 10, 2024
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5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari Festival features hundreds of larger-than-life glowing animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Family fun for all ages. 5 pm – 9 pm on select days.
Glowfari features hundreds of larger-than-life glowing animal lanterns throughout the Zoo.
This year’s experience features new themes including the forests of North America with iconic native wildlife like mountain lions and wolves, our frosty friends of the Arctic with puffins and polar bears, the Deep Ocean featuring rarely seen sea creatures, and a stroll through the swamp as you encounter alligators and other animals of the Bayou!
Finish your experience with a ride on the train through the great red island of Madagascar, a wondrous world full of lemurs, chameleons, and other unique flora and fauna!
Ticket Prices
Glowfari is a separate ticket (from regular admission to Oakland Zoo).
Adults: $26 adults | Children & Seniors (2-14 & 65-75): $22
Children under 2 and adults over 76: Free
Oakland Zoo Members: 10% discount
Parking: Free
Adopt an Animal at Oakland Zoo
Sharing a shout-out for one of my favorite programs for kids and adults alike at the Oakland Zoo, adopting an animal. Donate at the Hero level or greater and receive an animal plush of your adopted animal (or an Elephant if a stuffed plush is not available).
To Adopt an Animal at the Oakland Zoo
♦ Click this link
♦ Select the Donation Level
♦ Once in the cart, click on Enter Adoption Information
♦ Enter the remaining information and check out.
$22 – $26
December 19, 2023
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12:00 pm
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10:00 pm
A much beloved holiday tradition in San Jose that takes place in downtown across the street from the Tech Museum. Enjoy free entertainment, holiday displays and Christmas trees decorated by community groups and businesses in the area. Highlights include free pictures with Santa and entertainment every night.
Nov 24, 2023 to Jan 1, 2023 | Noon to 10 pm
Christmas in the Park is across the street from the Downtown San Jose outdoor ice rink and The Tech Interactive.
Visits with Santa
Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities. Santa’s area will be a festive, outdoor setting located near the park’s North end.
View our complete holiday calendar of special family events, Santa visits, Nutcracker ballets and more at CelebrateFamily.us Holidays [LINK]
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
Free
December 19, 2023
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3:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Free visits with Santa at Christmas in the Park in San Jose.
Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities. Santa’s area will be a festive, outdoor setting located near the park’s North end.
A part of Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
Santa will be at Christmas in the Park every day until December 24th.
About Christmas in the Park: A much beloved holiday tradition in San Jose that takes place in downtown. Enjoy free entertainment, holiday displays and Christmas trees decorated by community groups and businesses in the area.
View our complete holiday calendar of special family events, Santa visits, Nutcracker ballets and more at CelebrateFamily.us Holidays [LINK]
Free
