# Los Gatos Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Plaza Park > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Town Plaza Park, S Santa Cruz Ave & W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030 - Ages: All ages (Free community gathering) - Price: Free admission; complimentary hot cider and holiday cookies provided by the town - Organizer: Town of Los Gatos - Official page: https://www.losgatosca.gov/2555/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/los-gatos-holiday-tree-lighting-at-town-plaza-park--listing-78231081b31396707def2357 ## About The Los Gatos Holiday Tree Lighting brings the historic foothill community together in picturesque Town Plaza Park to welcome the holiday season. Families gather on the lush green lawns beneath historic redwood trees wrapped in thousands of sparkling holiday lights to count down the illumination ceremony led by the Town Council and Santa Claus. Local elementary and high school choirs sing classic carols from the bandstand, while children eagerly await Santa's traditional arrival aboard an antique bright red Los Gatos fire engine. Complimentary warm spiced apple cider and freshly baked holiday cookies are distributed to families by friendly local volunteers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved sidewalks encircle the park with level grassy lawns ideal for setting up picnic blankets and strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park benches positioned under mature shade trees; public restrooms with changing facilities available at the adjacent town plaza building. • Age Suitability: Wholesome small-town holiday experience tailored for all ages from babies to great-grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Friendly, warm community atmosphere with acoustic vocal singing; sound levels are comfortable and unamplified throughout the park lawn. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Saratoga Holiday Tree Lighting & Village Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/saratoga-holiday-tree-lighting-and-village-stroll--listing-dced5b38517743e4129f98c7) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Blaney Plaza & Historic Saratoga Village · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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