# Milpitas Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa Village > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Milpitas Civic Center Plaza, 457 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Ages: All ages (Free community festival) - Price: Free community admission; free crafts and Santa photos; food trucks available for purchase - Organizer: City of Milpitas Recreation and Community Services - Official page: https://www.milpitas.gov/1179/Tree-Lighting-Ceremony - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/milpitas-holiday-tree-lighting-and-santa-village--listing-f1599bb96e7d53f727457b4b ## About The City of Milpitas lights up the holiday season with its energetic Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa Village at the Milpitas Civic Center Plaza. The annual family celebration features the illumination of a magnificent 30-foot decorated holiday tree, accompanied by vibrant musical and dance showcases from talented local youth academies. Children can wander through Santa's Village to participate in holiday cookie decorating, craft sparkling tree ornaments, play in festive snow play zones, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for complimentary family photo keepsakes while parents enjoy warm seasonal beverages from visiting food trucks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level concrete plaza and wide pathways throughout the Civic Center complex ensure effortless stroller movement. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms with changing stations inside the Milpitas Community Center building right on the plaza. • Age Suitability: Tailored for families with young children from infants and toddlers to elementary and middle schoolers. • Sensory Tips: Plaza is open-air and well ventilated; quieter craft zones are situated away from the central performance stage for low-noise enjoyment. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Santa Clara Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration at Central Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/santa-clara-holiday-tree-lighting-and-celebration-at-central-park--listing-32053889b65e89a821a516a9) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Central Park Pavilion, Santa Clara · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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