November 21, 2025
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
A highlight of the holiday season is always the dramatic lighting of the City Center tree. Join us at City Center Bishop Ranch for our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Delight in the sounds of the season with performances by the Monte Vista Band and a group of incredible singers, all leading up to Santa’s grand arrival. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays, surrounded by good cheer and the warmth of our community. We can’t wait to share this magical evening with you!
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Free
December 2, 2023
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5:45 pm
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8:00 pm
Ring in the holiday season with Jack London Square’s annual tree lighting festivities, from 5:45 pm to 8 pm located at the plaza near Plank.
There will be live entertainment featuring:
– Laser light shows
– Photos with Santa, Frosty, Holiday Teddy Bear and The Peppermint Princess – Special performances by Oaktown Jazz Workshops’ Performance Ensemble and The Lyric Performing Arts Academy
This event is free and open to the public.
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 Jack London Square
Free
November 24, 2023
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Come celebrate the holidays with over 60 musical and animated exhibits, glittering lights, and the 50-foot pixel-lighted tree!
6 pm: Santa’s arrival
6:20 pm: The tree-lighting ceremony
6 pm – 6:30: Meet the Grinch! The Grinch and other cast members from How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will be at Christmas in the park to take photos with guests.
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical opens at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts on November 28. Ticket Link
Don’t forget that Christmas in the Park is across the street from San Jose’s Downtown Ice!
Times and events are approximate and may change.
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
