December 5, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Los Altos Village Association presents the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony from 6pm – 8pm in Veterans Community Plaza.
Stay up to date on holiday events in the Bay Area, visit CelebrateFamily.us/Holiday.
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Join us for a celebration of the holidays with music and performances from local students, and trolley car rides around Downtown. After the performances, stick around and celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus, who plans to be available for pictures until 8pm. Bring your own camera.
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 6, 2025
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Morgan Hill’s annual Holiday Lights Parade returns to downtown Morgan Hill.
Invite your friends and family to enjoy this hometown holiday celebration with a Christmas tree lighting and holiday parade with floats, cars, local clubs, youth sports teams, and even Santa himself!
Free Parking at the VTA lot/Morgan Hill Train Station, accessed off of Butterfield Blvd. Parade begins at 5:30pm. Parade route will go South on the northbound lane of Monterey Road between First St and Fifth St.
Stay up to date on holiday events in the Bay Area, visit CelebrateFamily.us/Holiday.
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
Image credit/image courtesy of Morgan Hill Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
December 6, 2025
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3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event in the heart of downtown Gilroy!
Gilroy Holiday Highlights:
- Trail of Treats (3-5pm): Goodies for the kids, petting zoo and photo op with Chillroy!
- Entertainment (3-5pm): Two stages, featuring fabulous local talent!
- Santa’s Village at Keller Williams: Meet the jolly man himself!
- Grinchville: Embrace the mischievous charm of the Grinch
- Parade: Enjoy a talented collection of local organizations & performers as they take to the streets!
- Float Contest: Participants in the parade are automatically entered to win!
- Tree Lighting: Ring in the holiday season as we light the Christmas tree.
- Window Display Contest: A celebration of the holiday spirit & creativity of local shops
- Goodies Galore: Feast on treats from vendors & local businesses.
Stay up to date on holiday events in the Bay Area, visit CelebrateFamily.us/Holiday.
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
Image credit/image courtesy of Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade
December 6, 2025
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4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Come to the streets of Downtown Campbell for the annual Carol of Lights celebration in Campbell!
The Carol of Lights is a free, non-commercial and family oriented event for the community to help kick off the holiday season. It’s a fun evening for everyone, but especially for the kids.
The Carol of Lights is Campbell’s annual celebration to open the holiday season. It features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, musical entertainment, a community stage with performances from local dance teams, and maybe snow?
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 Carol of Lights Celebration in Campbell
Free
December 6, 2025
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11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Education supplies, arts and crafts supply store, Lakeshore Learning hosts a free kids craft Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm. No reservations required.
There’s no better way to feel festive than with handmade gifts from the heart! At this event, kids craft one-of-a-kind presents, then design their own cards and gift bags. They can even try out some of the season’s top sellers! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card or an OOLY gift basket! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free OOLY Draw ’n Doodle Mini Colored Pencil Set while supplies last!
Did you know that workshops, craft sessions and cooking classes at local stores is a great way for your child to learn something new and have fun at the same time? We promise not to tell! Find other store events in the Bay area at our Store Events page.
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General Rules for Store Events: Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited based on store capacity. Parents must stay with their children. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last.
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 courtesy of Lakeshore Learning
Free
Just drop in.
