# California's Great America WinterFest > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 - Ages: All ages (Free for children under 3) - Price: $35-$45 single-day admission online; free for children under 3; parking $30 - Organizer: California's Great America - Official page: https://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/winterfest - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/california-s-great-america-winterfest--listing-07e627dbaa4ae75ed806dbd6 ## About WinterFest turns California's Great America in Santa Clara into Northern California's most spectacular holiday theme park festival, illuminated with more than 3 million twinkling lights. Families can skate on the sparkling ice of Snow Flake Lake beneath the iconic Columbia Carousel, admire the dazzling 70-foot Christmas tree in Hometown Square, and meet beloved PEANUTS characters including Snoopy and Charlie Brown dressed in their holiday finest. Children can decorate giant sugar cookies in Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, mail letters to the North Pole, enjoy family-friendly rides, and watch live Broadway-style holiday musical shows performed across festive stages. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, level paved boulevards throughout the park provide smooth maneuvering for single and double strollers; stroller rentals available at entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled Baby Care Center in Planet Snoopy includes private nursing cubicles, microwave, and multiple changing stations. • Age Suitability: Exciting entertainment for infants in strollers, toddlers in Charlie Brown's Christmas Town, energetic teens, and parents. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant live shows feature theatrical sound effects and lighting; quiet zones and peaceful garden seating are plentiful near the carousel gardens. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Willow Glen Holiday Lights Festive Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/willow-glen-holiday-lights-festive-stroll--listing-d94e219c1e72a07bfe26f9cc) — Dec 1 – Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Lincoln Avenue Downtown Willow Glen · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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