# History Park at Kelley Park Thanksgiving Weekend Heritage Family Stroll > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: All ages (Vintage historic village, antique streetcar rides, and shaded heritage picnic greens) - Price: Free admission to historic park grounds; $5–$10 donation or trolley ticket suggested; parking $6 - Organizer: History San José - Official page: https://historysanjose.org/ - 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/history-park-at-kelley-park-thanksgiving-weekend-heritage-family-strol--listing-44d3ef6199ecf5c6d8495cd4 ## About History Park at Kelley Park brings the rich past of the Santa Clara Valley to life across a charming 14-acre outdoor historic village complete with paved replica streets, vintage streetlamps, and 32 preserved architectural landmarks. Thanksgiving weekend offers families a relaxing journey through early San Jose history, featuring restored Victorian homes, the historic Pacific Hotel, an antique print shop, and the iconic half-scale replica of the 1881 San Jose Electric Light Tower. Children love boarding the historic wooden electric trolley cars operated by the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation for a nostalgic ride through the village grounds. Families can visit O'Brien's Candy Store for vintage sweet treats, pack a holiday picnic for the lush central green, and enjoy self-guided architectural walking tours under mature autumn trees. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth, paved roadways and wide ADA-compliant ramps make History Park exceptionally easy to navigate with double strollers or family wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, clean family restrooms with changing stations are located in the Pacific Hotel and Markham House, with plentiful wooden benches across the plaza. • Age Suitability: Appealing for all generations; toddlers love the spacious open lanes to toddle safely while older kids and grandparents appreciate local heritage exhibits. • Sensory Tips: Calm and uncrowded village environment with gentle clanging trolley bells; quiet grassy picnic areas offer ample space to relax away from crowds. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/christmas-in-the-park-at-plaza-de-cesar-chavez--listing-cc31d5ece39d2b3f43fae728) — Nov 27 – Jan 1 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Plaza de Cesar Chavez · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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