Fremont Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Fremont and surrounding areas
Fremont welcomes the holiday season with Christmas lights glowing around Mission San Jose and downtown Centerville for Christmas 2025, offering many things to do. Events like the Pacific Commons Shopping Center Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting and the 'Believe' Holiday Boutique bring Christmas markets and winter festivals full of seasonal activities. Stroll Niles District and Central Park to enjoy Holiday lights, festive shopping, and performances that celebrate local artisans and family traditions.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsDowntown San Jose holiday hub with rides and a gift market.
Christmas Lights
20 eventsFestively decorated historic train ride through Niles Canyon at night.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsAcclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsFestive bar crawl with included drinks and after-party.
Christmas Activities
33 eventsCommunity parade and tree lighting with Santa
Editor's Picks (6)
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Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights
(Sunol)
Festively decorated historic train ride through Niles Canyon at night.
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A Chanticleer Christmas 2025
(Oakland)
Acclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
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San Jose Holiday Lights
(San Jose)
Five acres of themed holiday light zones
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Winter Wonderland San Jose
(San Jose)
Downtown San Jose holiday hub with rides and a gift market.
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WinterFest at California's Great America
(Santa Clara)
Premier amusement park with waterpark and year-round attractions.
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Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Pleasanton)
Community parade and tree lighting with Santa
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Fremont Christmas FAQ
The Niles Festival of Lights Parade, Crippsmas Place, and the 'Believe' Holiday Boutique are among the most popular annual events in Fremont.
Crippsmas Place stands out as a unique neighborhood tradition, where residents decorate their homes and hand out candy canes to visitors each December.
Crippsmas Place, located on Cripps Place and nearby streets, is the most famous neighborhood for holiday lights in Fremont.
The 'Believe' Holiday Boutique at American High School and various community centers are great places to find local makers and holiday markets in Fremont.
Viewing Crippsmas Place, attending the Niles Festival of Lights Parade, and visiting free holiday markets are excellent budget-friendly options in Fremont.
The Niles Festival of Lights Parade, Crippsmas Place, and family-friendly holiday markets like the 'Believe' Holiday Boutique are great choices for families with kids in Fremont.