Watsonville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Watsonville and surrounding areas
Watsonville embraces the holiday season with downtown Main Street and the harbor area glowing with lights and seasonal displays that celebrate local crafts and community spirit. Sparky's Holiday Lights, the Heritage Holiday Craft and Gift Fair and Holiday Glass Ornament Making Workshop highlight Christmas markets and holiday activities while neighborhood shops and parks offer holiday attractions and warm seasonal entertainment for all ages.
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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
12 eventsMusic-filled adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' with a 90-minute runtime.
Christmas Parties
5 eventsFestive bar crawl with included drinks and after-party.
Other Christmas Activities
37 eventsAlcohol-free New Year's Eve arts celebration.
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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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First Night Monterey
(Monterey)
Alcohol-free New Year's Eve arts celebration.
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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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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Watsonville
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Watsonville.
Palo Alto Holiday Toy Drive
City-wide toy drive with numerous convenient drop-off points.
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The Holiday Craft and Gift Fair and Sparky’s Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are the largest annual Christmas events in Watsonville.
Watsonville celebrates with a mix of community light displays, local craft fairs, and family-friendly holiday events that reflect its agricultural roots and diverse culture.
Residential neighborhoods near the Fairgrounds and along East Lake Avenue are known for their festive Christmas light displays each year.
The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds hosts the main holiday market, and local makers often participate in community events and pop-up markets throughout the city.
Free neighborhood light displays, local park events, and community holiday gatherings are great budget-friendly options for families and visitors in Watsonville.
Sparky’s Holiday Lights, the Holiday Craft and Gift Fair, and local park events are all family-friendly and offer activities for children of all ages.