# Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Holiday Festive Fun > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: Ages 0-10 with family (Babies under 2 free) - Price: $18 general admission; free for children under 2; includes all zoo exhibits, puppet shows, and rides - Organizer: Happy Hollow Foundation & City of San Jose - Official page: https://happyhollow.org/events/holiday-fun/ - 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/happy-hollow-park-and-zoo-holiday-festive-fun--listing-07dfb1ef0ab885b2f139456b ## About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose infuses the holiday season with playful animal cheer and family festivities. Throughout December, the beloved zoo and amusement park features festive holiday enrichment activities where kids can watch lemurs, meerkats, and jaguars unwrap seasonal gift boxes filled with treats. The historic Puppet Castle Theater presents charming holiday-themed marionette and hand-puppet performances, while Danny the Dragon greets young visitors in his cozy holiday scarf and Santa hat. Toddlers and young kids can enjoy gentle amusement rides—including the Pacific Fruit Express roller coaster and carousel—draped in cheerful holiday greenery. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Gentle paved walkways, gradual ramps, and wide bridges span throughout both the zoo and ride sections, perfect for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private Mothers Nursing Lounge near the main entryway with comfortable rocker, electrical outlets, and dedicated changing stations. • Age Suitability: Specifically designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children up to age 10. • Sensory Tips: Gentle, low-intensity environment; quiet garden trails near the bamboo forest provide tranquil spaces for sensory breaks. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Emma Prusch Farm Park Winter Holiday Fair](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/emma-prusch-farm-park-winter-holiday-fair--listing-ef8960dcf706b04a5885df3a) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Emma Prusch Farm Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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