Santana Row Snow Showers
2022-12-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128
It’s snowing on The Row! Santana Row brings the North Pole to San Jose for a fun, holiday celebration. Enjoy outdoor snow showers & holiday tunes every 30 minutes in Park Valencia in front of Maggiano’s.
Snow Showers Dates

Every Wednesday & Saturday starting November 26 – December 19, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, every 30 minutes
Every Night December 19-23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, every 30 minutes

For more information please contact the Santana Row Concierge at (408)551-4611.

Spirit of the Row
2022-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128
Enjoy guest performances by local community groups and schools including excerpts from The Nutcracker too. Spirit of The Row performances take place in Santana Row Park in front of the holiday tree every Tuesday evening starting November 29th through December 20th from 6pm-7pm.
Visit the website for more details!

Los Gatos Ballet's Nutcracker
2022-12-20 19:00, 2022-12-21 19:00, 2022-12-22 19:00 | McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center, 20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Los Gatos Ballet returns to the theater to celebrate 20 years of bringing the magic of dance to our community.
Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Through the music of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, you’ll experience exciting choreography, exquisite dancing, and beautifully designed costumes, props, and sets. Los Gatos Ballet’s Nutcracker is perfect for families, connoisseurs, and those new to the ballet. We invite you to be a part of our holiday tradition!
To ensure the safety of our patrons, we require everyone (2+) to wear masks while indoors. Thermal checks will be conducted upon entry to the theater and ticket holders must complete a home self-screening prior to arrival.

Little Shop of Horrors
2022-12-21 19:30, 2022-12-22 20:00, 2022-12-23 20:00, 2022-12-24 14:00 | Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Everybody's favorite carnivorous plant is ready to devour San Francisco's Chinatown in a reimagined production that lends this uproarious cult-classic musical a delicious local flavor! Follow meek florist Seymour Krelborn as he makes a Faustian bargain with the world's most vicious vegetation and learns that fame and fortune can come with a grisly price. From the iconic team behind Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, it's sure to be a bloody good time!
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Jeffrey Lo
Purchase tickets at TheatreWorks.

Aiden Sinclair's Ghosts of Christmas Passed
2022-12-29 18:00, 2022-12-29 20:00, 2022-12-30 18:00, 2022-12-30 20:00 | Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128
Master magician and acclaimed apparitionist Aiden Sinclair (“America’s Got Talent,” “Penn & Teller Fool Us”) returns to Winchester Mystery House with Aiden Sinclair’s Ghost of Christmas Passed, an interactive evening of paranormal illusions. Once upon a time, Christmas was more than a celebration of giving. It was a time that families gathered and when the night grew darkest, chilling tales were told. Aiden Sinclair rekindles the tradition of Dickens in a haunting presentation that brings the Christmas Ghost Stories of long ago back to haunt the living!
This show is intended for mature audiences. Children under the age of 13 will not be admitted without express special permission from the performer.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Winchester Mystery House website.

Tour Duration: 2 Hours

Price: $54.99 adults

Ice Skating in San Jose | Downtown Ice
2023-11-17 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-19 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-21 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-22 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-23 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-24 11:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Circle of Palms Plaza, 120 S Market Street, San Jose, 95113
Downtown Ice, a winter tradition since 1994, is back with ice skating everyday from November 17th to January 15, 2024. Check the ticket calendar for session times. Sessions are 90 minutes every 2 hours. Admission is $21 and includes skate rental. You can purchase gloves, socks, water and walkers on-site for a fee.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Downtown Ice website. For weather updates and ice condition information, check their Instagram.
The rink is located at 120 S. Market Street in the Circle of Palms Plaza, nestled between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Signia by Hilton Hotel.

Tree Lighting Ceremony | Christmas In the Park
2023-11-24 18:00 - 18:30 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113
Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San Jose at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Each year, the two-acre park is transformed into a holiday wonderland with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glittering lights and a 50-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. Enjoy a winter wonderland of lights, songs and daily local entertainment while strolling through an enchanted forest of trees decorated by the community.
Friday Nov 24 - Park opens with a Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 6pm

Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market
2023-11-25 12:00 - 21:00 | Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128
Every Saturday from November 25th to December 30th, the Winchester Mystery House is hosting the 5th Annual Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market. This year the market offers a Yuletide ODDventure with themed shows and diverse vendors. Expect six Saturdays filled with dark art, bright smiles, macabre celebrations, and ever-changing attractions such as curious creatures, peculiar performers, commemorative goodies, thrilling entertainers, and Yuletide treats. Discover a variety of strange stocking stuffers, including bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, medical specimens, antiques, and bizarre collectibles. For more information about this event and to purchase tickets visit their website at themenagerieodditiesmarket.com.
During their visit, guests can enjoy guided tours of the mysterious Winchester Mystery House and partake in family-friendly activities. Mansion tour tickets purchased on the days of the market include free access to the market. For more information and to purchase tour tickets, visit the Winchester Mystery House website.

Christmas in the Park
2023-11-25 12:00 - 23:00 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113
Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San Jose at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Each year, the two-acre park is transformed into a holiday wonderland with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glittering lights and a 50-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. Enjoy a winter wonderland of lights, songs and daily local entertainment while strolling through an enchanted forest of trees decorated by the community. Visit the Christmas in the Park website for schedule of events on the Jingle Bell Stage and visits by Santa!

Winchester Mystery House Holiday Candlelight Tour
2023-11-25 18:00 | Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128
Illuminate your holiday season with the exclusive Holiday Candlelight Tour at the Winchester Mystery House! This special event is available for just six nights, from November 25th to December 30th. Experience the enchantment of the season as you wander through the beautifully adorned mansion, bathed in the soft radiance of candlelight.
During this open house style nighttime tour, guests will explore the festively decorated halls of one of California's grandest mansions. The tour offers a blend of Victorian traditions and ghostly tales, making for a captivating experience. It's an ideal outing for a romantic evening, family adventure, or those seeking holiday magic.
Additionally, visitors can explore the estate and discover the Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market, exclusively open on these special evenings. This market features a range of unique vendors, providing a great opportunity to find that perfect holiday gift.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Winchester Mystery House website.

Tour Duration: You are free to tour the house at your leisure.

Price: $44.99 for adults and $19.99 for children aged 5-12. Children under 5 are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult with a purchased ticket.
