Holiday Tree Lighting | Sunnyvale
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historic Murphy Avenue, 111 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, United States
On the first Saturday of December, the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting brings families and the community together to launch the holiday season! The holiday tree is brought to light with carolers, choirs, and dance groups performing from local schools and community organizations. Join us this winter for a festive array of lights, photos, performances, and great memories!

Santana Row Snow Showers
2022-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

A Christmas Carol
2022-12-03 20:00, 2022-12-04 14:00, 2022-12-05 20:00, 2022-12-06 20:00, 2022-12-07 20:00, 2022-12-08 20:00, 2022-12-09 20:00, 2022-12-10 20:00 | History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s inaugural performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will take audience members back in time with Ebenezer Scrooge as he literally walks down memory lane. Set against the expansive backdrop of History Park San José’s 14 acres of preserved and reproduced homes from a long-gone era, this immersive and walking production is a unique holiday experience for the entire family. Come dressed in your Dickens-inspired wears and be prepared to encounter A Christmas Carol like you have never seen it before!

Little Shop of Horrors
2022-12-03 20:00, 2022-12-04 14:00, 2022-12-04 19:00, 2022-12-06 19:30, 2022-12-07 19:30, 2022-12-08 20:00, 2022-12-09 20:00, 2022-12-10 20:00 | 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.

Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market
2022-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128
Winchester Mystery House is hosting the 4th Annual Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market featuring vendors selling strangely unique collectibles, antiques, and handmade wares—from bugs, bones, and taxidermy to dark art, medical specimens, and natural science. For more information regarding the Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities Holiday Market event please visit their website at https://www.themenagerieodditiesmarket.com.
Purchase mansion tour tickets on the days of the market and receive free access to the market! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Winchester Mystery House website.

Menorahs and Miracles: A Hanukkah Celebration
2022-12-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Take joy in sharing your own culture or discovering the traditions of Hanukkah with friends and neighbors in this partnership event with JCC Los Gatos. Make celebratory candles, watch a storytime in Hebrew, Russian, and English, and enjoy songs performed by Yavneh Day School students. Go on a miracle scavenger hunt, experience a glow-in-the-dark dance party in the theatre, and savor a traditional Hanukkah treat!
In partnership with Addison-Penzak JCC, PJ Library, and Yavneh Day School

Barn Lighting | Los Altos Hills
2022-12-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA, 94022, United States
Spend the afternoon in the fresh air at Westwind Community Barn, sampling cookies and hot cider and/or wine tasting while kids participate in seasonal games, craft tables, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Santa will be available for last-minute holiday wish lists and photos. A community countdown to light up the Barn will begin at 5:00 pm.

Caltrain Holiday Train
2022-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Caltrain Holiday Train, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA, 94070, United States
We are proud to announce the 2022 Holiday Train! On December 3 & 4, Santa will start his journey in San Francisco and make his way down the Peninsula, marking the start of the holiday season.

Spirit of the Row
2022-12-06 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!

The Nutcracker San Jose Dance Theatre
2022-12-09 14:00, 2022-12-10 14:00 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, CA, 95113
The Original San Jose Nutcracker presented by San José Dance Theatre is celebrating 57 years of magic! The longest-running live production of The Nutcracker in San Jose has been a Bay Area family tradition since 1964.
San Jose Dance Theatre is excited to present this year’s productions back in the theater at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
We are excited to perform once again with the Cambrian Symphony, with musical direction by Scott Krijnen. Don’t miss out on seeing this performance.

Tickets are $40-95 and $20-95 on Half-Price Nights.

German Holiday Market
2022-12-10 11:00 - 21:00 | Caltrain Station - Mountain View, 600 W Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA, 94041
The German International School of Silicon Valley cordially invites you to join us in December at our annual German Holiday Market where you will find a jovial atmosphere of a traditional open-air, European winter market located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans: Wood ornaments and nutcrackers from Germany, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen, chocolate, toys, ceramics, and knitwear. Taste traditional German sausages and candied almonds while warming up with a mug of Glühwein (warm mulled wine), the hallmark of these winter markets. The German Holiday Market offers plenty of activities for the entire family, including live performances and arts and crafts.
We are pleased to announce admission to the event this year is free, there are no tickets and no vaccination record checks. Masks are encouraged but not required.

Carols in the California
2022-12-10 19:00 | California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Join Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale and accompanying musicians for their 14th annual Carols in the California. This year’s program features classic carols including audience sing-alongs.
Tickets are $36, and $26 for attendees under 26.

Humane Society Silicon Valley Holiday Pop-Up
2022-12-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Bring your furbabies to meet the Silicon Valley Humane Society in the Oak Tree Lounge at Santana Row near Blue Bottle Coffee on Sunday, December 11th from 11am-1:30pm. Take your photo in front of the Humane Society holiday backdrop to share with your friends and family!
