Mountain View Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Mountain View and surrounding areas
The holiday season arrives in Mountain View with festive attractions around Castro Street and Shoreline Park featuring Christmas markets and holiday activities. Events like the German Holiday Market - Weihnachtsmarkt, the Mountain View Community Tree Lighting Celebration, and the Holiday Bazaar bring festive events and Santa visits to local squares. Enjoy seasonal performances, artisanal markets, and neighborhood lights that create plenty of things to do for families and visitors.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsDowntown San Jose holiday hub with rides and a gift market.
Christmas Lights
21 eventsFestively decorated historic train ride through Niles Canyon at night.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsMusic-filled adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' with a 90-minute runtime.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsLavish multi-course New Year's Eve dinner with live music
Christmas Activities
37 eventsAnnual community parade celebrating the start of the holiday season.
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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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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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Los Gatos in Lights - Winter Celebration 2025
(Los Gatos)
Annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa and live music
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Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Pleasanton)
Community parade and tree lighting with Santa
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Mountain View
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Mountain View.
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Mountain View Christmas FAQ
The Community Tree Lighting Celebration and the German Holiday Market are two of the largest annual Christmas events in Mountain View, drawing crowds with festive activities and local traditions.
Mountain View blends multicultural traditions, including tributes to diverse winter celebrations at the tree lighting and the German Holiday Market, which brings European customs to the city.
Downtown Mountain View and several residential neighborhoods are known for their festive Christmas light displays, with many homes and streets decorated each year.
The German Holiday Market at City Hall Plaza is a central spot for local makers and holiday vendors, and other craft fairs and markets pop up around the city during the season.
Free activities include the Community Tree Lighting Celebration, the German Holiday Market, and exploring neighborhood Christmas light displays throughout the city.
Families enjoy the tree lighting, holiday markets with crafts and food, and the festive bicycle ride to see holiday lights, all of which are welcoming for children and adults.