San Jose · Friday, November 27, 2026
Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST at Plaza de Cesar Chavez (Festival). Cost: Free. Best for: toddler, preschool, school-age, tween.
Previously listed — check the organizer for current details.
From the organizer
San Jose's free downtown holiday tradition at Plaza de Cesar Chavez: over 40 animated displays including the Lima Train, a 50-foot Christmas tree, decorated community trees, free Santa photos and nightly entertainment. Open daily 12pm-10pm from the day after Thanksgiving through January 1, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Free.
The practical bit
- When
- Friday, November 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM · PST
- Where
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Drive
- ≈ 89 min drive from Bay Area center (42.0 mi straight-line)
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This is an annual San Francisco Bay Area tradition — see the Christmas in the Park annual guide.
Plan your visit
Nearby family spots
- Backesto Park — Outdoors · 1.0 mi
- Watson Park — Outdoors · 1.6 mi
- Emma Prusch Farm Park — Outdoors · 2.2 mi