Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Downtown Ice San Jose
2025-12-01 17:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-04 17:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Circle of Palms Plaza, 120 S Market Street, San Jose, 95113
Whether you lace up your skates or just soak in the winter vibes, Downtown Ice brings holiday fun to the heart of San Jose. Glide under the lights, warm up with seasonal drinks and treats, or hang with friends and enjoy the chill, festive atmosphere. Perfect for date nights, family outings, or a solo spin to get into winter mode.
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Filoli Holiday Lights
2025-12-02 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062
Step into a winter wonderland at Filoli, where 16 acres of gardens turn into a glowing nightscape for the holidays. Visitors stroll beneath illuminated trees, wander through a magical tunnel of lights, and enjoy fireplaces, seasonal drinks, and holiday treats beneath shimmering displays. Inside, the historic house is decked out in festive décor — making it a dreamy mix of old‑school charm and seasonal sparkle.
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Après Village Palo Alto
2025-12-02 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-03 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-04 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-05 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 16:30 - 21:30 | Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, 2050 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Celebrate the season in cozy, alpine style at Après Village Palo Alto, hosted by the Four Seasons Silicon Valley. This pop-up winter lounge features warm drinks, festive bites, outdoor fire pits, and twinkling lights—perfect for hanging out with family or friends. It’s a chic and relaxed way to soak up holiday vibes without leaving town.
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Oasis Holiday Makers' Fair at TETRA Hotel
2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection, 400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089
Get into the holiday spirit at the Oasis Holiday Makers’ Fair at TETRA Hotel in Sunnyvale. Expect handcrafted gifts and festive decor, live music and carols, plus seasonal treats and drinks. Cozy holiday “igloos” in the hotel’s Nexus offer a relaxed and festive atmosphere — perfect for unwinding or browsing gifts.
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Holiday Market in Downtown Los Altos
2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | State Street Market, 170 State Street, Los Altos, CA, 94022
Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Market in downtown Los Altos. Enjoy a cozy lineup of local makers, festive treats, live music, and holiday cheer filling the streets. It’s a great spot to grab unique gifts, enjoy the lights, or just soak in the seasonal vibe with friends and family.
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Fremont Holidays at the Plaza
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA, 94538
This free community event features a festive tree lighting, a holiday market full of crafts and treats, and gourmet food trucks. Bring friends or family to enjoy hot chocolate, take photos at the photo booth, and let kids get creative with a gingerbread cookie-decorating activity (ticketed by slot). Live music and a visit from the Grinch add extra fun to the evening.
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Santa Clara Holiday Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95051
Kick off the holiday season at Santa Clara Central Park with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy festive music, holiday performances, and a special countdown as the tree lights up the night. Bring the whole family for a magical evening full of seasonal cheer, treats, and community fun.
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Cupertino Holiday Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Join the City of Cupertino as the holiday season kicks off with a magical tree lighting ceremony. Expect festive music, cheerful community vibes, and that moment when the lights come on and the evening truly begins. Bring your family, bundle up, and ring in the holidays together.
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Los Altos Holiday Tree Celebration
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Ring in the holiday season with the Downtown Los Altos Holiday Tree Celebration featuring festive lights, cheerful music, and good vibes. Locals and visitors gather to enjoy a warm, community-centered night full of holiday spirit. It’s the perfect chance to spend cozy time with friends or family and soak up seasonal cheer.
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South Bay Flashback: Riffs, Rhythms & Revolution
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Pasetta House in History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike.
Gallery hours may change if there is a ticketed event in the park. To confirm gallery hours ahead of your visit, please call 408.287.2290 or email info@historysanjose.org. South Bay Flashback will be on view through December 21, 2026. For more information, click here.

Holiday Artisan Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA, 93933
Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Artisan Fair at The Sanctuary Beach Resort. With the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop, this event features handmade gifts, festive decor, tarot card readings, and local artisanal products. Guests can enjoy mulled wine, hot cocoa, and house-made snacks from Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette while kids decorate seaside-inspired ornaments and meet friendly goats and horses from a visiting ranch.
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Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 20:00 | CA
Get spooky-festive this holiday season at the Winchester Mystery House’s “Holidays at the Mansion” celebration. Each Saturday, you can check out the quirky Menagerie Yuletide Oddities & Curiosities Market — think dark-art gifts, curios, antiques, and unique goodies that make weird and wonderful presents. Then wander through the mansion’s holiday-decorated rooms in the Holiday Open House from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, complete with hot cocoa and festive vibes.
On top of that, you’ll find special ticketed events like holiday concerts, stained-glass workshops, a Christmas Tea Party in the historic dining room, and even a Paint & Sip night — a cozy, off-beat way to celebrate the season.
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69th Annual Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Los Gatos, N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Main Street & Old Town, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
Bring the family and join the 69th Annual Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade in Downtown Los Gatos. Expect festive floats, marching bands, and holiday magic on main streets lined with lights and cheer. It’s a perfect outing to kick off the season with community spirit and fun for all ages.
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Holiday Market at Pup Plaza
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Pup Plaza, 14408 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95124
Looking to add a furry companion to your tribe? Head to this meet-and-greet adoption event hosted by the Silicon Valley Pet Project. You’ll meet dogs and kittens ready for their forever homes, chat with volunteers, and get the scoop on fostering or volunteering, too.
For more information, click here.

Holiday Spectacular by Symphony San Jose
2025-12-06 14:30 - 19:30 | California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Celebrate the season with a spectacular musical experience at Symphony San Jose’s Holiday Spectacular. Featuring beloved holiday carols, dazzling dance performances by New Ballet, audience sing‑alongs and the ever‑classic “12 Days of Silicon Valley”, it’s festive fun for all ages. Arrive early and enjoy pre‑concert fun like decorating gingerbread cookies and meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick things off.
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Sunnyvale 26th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Redwood Square, Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
The evening kicks off with a festive Holiday Market by Cityline — think seasonal treats, cozy vibes, and holiday shopping. There will be live performances by local school groups, a magical holiday tree lighting, and a chance to snap a free printed photo with Santa.
Want to spread some cheer? Guests are invited to bring an unwrapped toy or a $25 gift card for teens to drop off at the collection booth for Sunnyvale Community Services.
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