# Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 1 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 194 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free admission) - Price: Free admission; carnival rides, photos with Santa, and holiday treats available for purchase - Organizer: Christmas in the Park Inc. - Official page: https://www.christmasinthepark.com/ - 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/christmas-in-the-park-at-plaza-de-cesar-chavez--listing-cc31d5ece39d2b3f43fae728 ## About Christmas in the Park transforms downtown San Jose's Plaza de Cesar Chavez into an enchanting holiday wonderland featuring more than 600 whimsically decorated Christmas trees and dozens of classic animated mechanical displays. For over four decades, this cherished Silicon Valley tradition has delighted generations of children with life-sized gingerbread houses, charming winter village scenes, and festive community entertainment on the main stage. Families can stroll along wide lit pathways beneath twinkling tree canopies, visit Santa Claus at his downtown cottage for holiday wishes and photos, and warm up with signature steaming cocoa and churros from local non-profit vendor booths. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free concrete and asphalt promenades provide effortless navigation for all strollers and wagons across the plaza. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family hospitality tent near the Community Stage features quiet nursing chairs, changing tables, and shaded park benches. • Age Suitability: Magical outing for all ages from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Plaza can become lively during weekend evenings; quieter morning and weekday afternoon visits offer gentle music and calm strolling. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Free Photos with Santa at Christmas in the Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/free-photos-with-santa-at-christmas-in-the-park--listing-be781450d803d46b7470c520) — Nov 28 – Dec 24 · Plaza de César Chávez · Free · checked Oct 30. 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