Welcome to our special holiday events page, where we've curated the most festive and joyous activities happening in Silicon Valley this season! From enchanting light displays to heartwarming holiday markets, we've got everything you need to make your holiday season merry and bright. Discover the magic of Silicon Valley as it transforms into a winter wonderland, offering an array of events that are sure to delight everyone in the family.
For more holiday fun, be sure to see our blog posts Silicon Valley's Best Christmas Tree Farms and Silicon Valley's Dazzling Holiday Light Displays. These posts are your go-to guides for making the most out of the holiday season in our vibrant community.
In celebrating the culture of Kwanzaa and welcoming the arrival of 2024, attendees can join the Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Participants are encouraged to put on their dancing shoes and enjoy Afrobeats & More for Kids featuring Soji Sai Afrobeat from The Rock and Roll Playhouse. The event includes cultural performances, […]
In welcoming the New Year without the need to stay up all night, individuals can celebrate strokes of midnight around the world at 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Children attending the event will engage in countdowns and revel in the festivities, including the release of hundreds of colorful balloons descending from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the date for a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration in the City of Monterey! First Night Monterey, the iconic event, is gearing up for its 31st Community Celebration of the Arts on December 31, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until Midnight in Historic Downtown Monterey. The nine-hour family-friendly affair ensures a safe and enjoyable experience […]
Fireworks are returning to San Francisco for New Year’s Eve for 2023! The grand fireworks display is scheduled at midnight on New Year's Eve 2023/2024, marking the transition from 2023 to 2024. As part of an annual tradition, 200,000 warmly dressed San Franciscans will bid farewell to the current year and welcome the new one […]
