# Cupertino Community Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Cupertino Civic Center, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free city event) - Price: Free admission; complimentary hot cocoa, holiday craft stations, and Santa visits - Organizer: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.cupertino.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/community-events/tree-lighting - 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/cupertino-community-tree-lighting-and-holiday-celebration--listing-1cb3e976f5480e9261875816 ## About Cupertino's Community Tree Lighting at the Civic Center and Library Plaza brings neighbors and families together for an evening of warm holiday camaraderie. The festivities include lively musical performances by local school bands and youth choirs, festive craft tables where kids can build miniature snow globes and tree ornaments, and an exciting countdown to lighting the majestic illuminated holiday tree. Children can visit Santa Claus to share their holiday wishes, take family pictures in festive holiday photo booths, and roast sweet marshmallows over supervised outdoor fire pits while sipping steaming cups of hot cider. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat paved walkways and smooth library courtyards allow easy passage for single, double, and all-terrain strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Cupertino Library lobby provides clean, temperature-controlled family restrooms, changing facilities, and comfortable seating. • Age Suitability: Wonderful community gathering for infants, energetic toddlers, school kids, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Well-lit outdoor plaza with gentle ambient lighting and open spaces to step back from musical performances. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Santana Row Holiday Tree Lighting & Snow Moments](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/santana-row-holiday-tree-lighting-and-snow-moments--listing-54bd7769b781a73e1e9fd291) — Dec 1 – Dec 24 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Santana Row Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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