Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your ultimate resource for the holidays in Mountain View is here! Our guide covers all the events and activities you need to enjoy a festive and fun-filled season. From Mountain View insiders to curious outsiders, our guide paints a vivid picture of holiday delights.
Popular events this season include the enchanting experience of the SF Ballet's Nutcracker, where classic holiday magic comes to life through stunning performances. Featuring dazzling choreography and rich storytelling, Enchant San Jose transforms the area into a winter wonderland filled with lights and holiday charm. And the Holidays at Filoli is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing breathtaking gardens adorned with festive decor. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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World's largest Christmas light maze experience.
Enchant San Jose features a world-class Christmas light maze, ice skating trail, seasonal food and drink, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, and live entertainment. The event offers various theme nights and special packages for families and friends.
Where: San Jose | More Info: Enchant San Jose
Spectacular light displays and festive ambiance.
Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland is an event that transforms the city into a vibrant and illuminated spectacle, featuring stunning light displays and festive atmosphere.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland
Traditional walk-in Christmas display with fairy grotto and snow.
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland is a traditional walk-in Christmas display in Santa Cruz, featuring numerous Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, and a fairy grotto with waterfalls. The exhibit offers a unique experience with its detailed decorations and special nights with snow.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Farley’s Christmas Wonderland
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker is a classic holiday ballet featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score, elaborate sets, and costumes. It tells the story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince in a beautifully choreographed performance set in early 20th-century San Francisco.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: SF Ballet’s Nutcracker
Elegant holiday tea service in a historic garden setting.
Celebrate the holiday season at Filoli with beautifully adorned gardens, elegant tea services, and family-friendly activities amidst a historic estate.
Where: Woodside | More Info: Holidays at Filoli
Holiday celebration with festive decorations and special activities.
Celebrate the holiday season at the Santa Cruz Wharf with festive decorations, special events, and a food and toy drive. Enjoy holiday specials, see Santa arrive in a vintage fire engine, and participate in activities like face painting and custom balloon designs.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Winter on the Wharf
Historic, hand-carved carousel with free adult chaperone for children under 38 inches.
Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round features a historic, hand-carved carousel with beautifully painted wooden animals, offering rides and a snack bar with various beverages and snacks.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round
Decorated steam trains with holiday lights and decorations.
Tilden Park Steam Trains transform into a toddler-friendly Holiday Train, decorated with twinkling lights, tiny snowflakes, and Christmas ornaments. The trains operate from 11 am to 7 pm on December 9, 10, 16, and 17, weather permitting.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Tilden Park Steam Trains at Christmas
