December 1, 2023
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
- Friday, December 1: Annual Lighted Parade and Santa Claus
The Annual Lighted Parade with Santa Claus starts around 6:15 — come early to stake out your spot! Santa will be in Mac Dutra Park after the parade. The Kid’s Zone will take place next to the park on Kelly with fun activities for kids of all ages. Parade Courtesy of Republic Services.
- December 8: Ugly Sweater Party
Bring out your best (or worst?) ugly holiday sweater and join us downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party. Our panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most atrocious attire. Ugly Sweater Party courtesy of Cantina @ San Benito House
- Friday, December 15: Holiday Movie Night
“There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.
Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!
Free
November 24, 2023
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we’ve gone back to our roots and there will be 4 Nights of Lights! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
- Friday, November 24: Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating
We’re lighting up the big tree in Mac Dutra Park! Kids are invited to bring handmade ornaments to hang on the tree. Tree Lighting courtesy of McDonald’s HMB.
- Friday, December 1: Annual Lighted Parade and Santa Claus
The Parade is back! The Annual Lighted Parade with Santa Claus starts around 6:15 — come early to stake out your spot! Santa will be in Mac Dutra Park after the parade. The Kid’s Zone will take place next to the park on Kelly with fun activities for kids of all ages. Parade Courtesy of Republic Services Friday,
- December 8: Ugly Sweater Party
Bring out your best (or worst?) ugly holiday sweater and join us downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party. Our panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most atrocious attire. Ugly Sweater Party courtesy of Cantina @ San Benito House
- Friday, December 15: Holiday Movie Night
“There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.
Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!
Free
December 2, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The annual Lighted Yacht Parade hosted by the Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. The event will benefit Alameda County Community Food Bank and Oakland Firefighters.
The parade will start between Wind River and the Fortman Marina’s public pier (the parade ‘staging area’). Starting at about 5:30 PM the boats will proceed down the Alameda side of the estuary past Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs.
Continuing down the Alameda side past Pasta Pelican, the boats will then cross to the Oakland side and pass by the Port of Oakland, and Scott’s Seafood. Next, the parade will turn to make its way past Grand and Fortman Marinas on the way back to the staging area at Wind River.
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
November 25, 2023
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4:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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
The Downtown Ice stop is free with admission. Get tickets for this skating session for a chance to snap a selfie with the Grinch and win tickets to the show.
CelebrateFamily.us Note: AJI Bar and Robata Grill is located in the Hilton San Jose at 170 S. Market Street across the street from Christmas in the Park and “next door” to San Jose Downtown Ice.
Check out our post, How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Takes Over San Jose for a complete schedule and discount codes.
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 Broadway San Jose.
Free
Free with Admission
November 25, 2023
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2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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
The Children’s Discovery Museum stop is free with admission to the CDM. 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.
CelebrateFamily.us Note: AJI Bar and Robata Grill is located in the Hilton San Jose at 170 S. Market Street across the street from Christmas in the Park and “next door” to San Jose Downtown Ice.
Check out our post, How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Takes Over San Jose for a complete schedule and discount codes.
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 Broadway San Jose.
Free
Free with Admission
