December 19, 2022
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Bring the whole family to Christmas in the Park, a Downtown San Jose holiday tradition.
Every Monday nights until December 26th, you can catch a movie while you’re there. All movies start at 6 pm on the Excite Credit Union Community Stage.
Movie Nights Schedule:
Dec. 12: The Santa Clause
Dec. 19: ELF
Dec. 26: It’s a Wonderful Life
Other Family Friendly Holiday Events in the Bay Area
Looking for other holiday events?
Visit the CelebrateFamily.us Holiday page. [LINK]
Check out BayAreaNutcracker.com for our listing of Nutcracker performances in the Bay area. [LINK]
December 19, 2022
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Free
Holiday Films From Santa’s Nice List! The film will show once a day as part of the holiday film series.
We checked out Santa’s lists – the naughty and the nice! – and curated a collection of the best holiday films.
Catch these classics on the big screen with big sound while you enjoy delights from 3Below Cafe including peppermint hot chocolate and holiday popcorn!
Holiday Films:
It’s A Wonderful Life
Scrooge
The Grinch
Elf
Jingle Jangle
The Polar Express
Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch
A Christmas Story
Today: Free Ice Skating Lessons
Kaiser Permanente invites skaters with little to no experience to The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square to come learn from professional skate instructors every weekend. Lessons are free (including skate rental) to those who sign up in advance.
Space is limited to 50 participants per day. All registered skaters must check-in no later than 7:30 am or spot will be released to another guest.
Every Saturday & Sunday (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) | 8:00-9:00am
More info at Union Square Ice Rink Special Events Page [LINK]
Regular Admission:
Admission includes 60 minutes of ice time and rental skates. [LINK]
General Admission Including Skate Rental: $19
Locker Rental: $5
Skate Helper: $6
Tickets must be purchased online. There will be no ticket sales on-site.
December 2, 2021
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4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The annual lighting of Uncle John’s tree, with Mayor Breed, will be held in front of McLaren Lodge at 6 p.m, followed by performances and a light show at the Golden Gate Bandshell at 6:30 p.m., and culminating with Entwined’s first lighting of the year at 7 p.m.
The evening will also include carnival rides, food trucks, and snow.
After admiring the lights of Uncle John’s tree at McLaren Lodge, visitors can stroll to Entwined, a returning art installation by Charles Gadeken. The popular exhibit will again transform Peacock meadow into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light that allows visitors to explore twisting paths, sit under colorful trees, and admire nature-inspired sculptures that flower with light. This year, Entwined will return bigger and more interactive, allowing viewers to manipulate the sequences of changing lights and peer through portals.
After exploring Entwined, a light show beckons on the iconic Victorian facade of the Conservatory of Flowers. Visitors will find more dazzling illuminations at the 8th Avenue gateway to the Music Concourse. At the Music Concourse, enjoy the lights on the towering SkyStar observation wheel and catch free performances at the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays throughout the holiday season. See the full schedule at GoldenGateBandshell.org.
December 19, 2023
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Come and let us be a part of your holiday tradition!
Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, and travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the Company of superb dancers and be transported by the music of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area.[LINK]
Performance Dates:
$30 – $60
- December 19, 2023 at 7 pm
- December 20, 2023 at 7 pm
- December 21, 2023 at 7 pm
