# Montalvo Arts Center Autumn Villa Grounds & Nature Trails > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071 - Ages: All ages (Italianate historic villa, outdoor sculpture art walk, and redwood nature trails) - Price: Free admission to historic grounds, gardens, and hiking trails; Free public parking - Organizer: Montalvo Arts Center - Official page: https://montalvoarts.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/montalvo-arts-center-autumn-villa-grounds-and-nature-trails--listing-273b09f00a28df82dafafc92 ## About Nestled in the forested Saratoga foothills, the 175-acre Montalvo Arts Center was built in 1912 by California Senator James Duval Phelan as a cultural oasis for literature, architecture, and fine arts. Over Thanksgiving weekend, families can wander through the Great Lawn and formal Italianate gardens flanked by classical marble statues, ornate wisteria pergolas, and century-old stone balustrades. Modern outdoor sculptures and site-specific art installations are nestled throughout the grounds, turning an autumn stroll into a fascinating family scavenger hunt. For more adventurous feet, shaded woodland trails wind up through towering coastal redwoods and bay laurels to Lookout Point, providing panoramic vistas of the autumn Santa Clara Valley below. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Lower formal grounds, Great Lawn, and garden terraces feature wide paved pathways and packed gravel accessible for standard strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean public restrooms with changing tables are available near the Carriage House and Oval Garden; secluded shaded benches offer peaceful nursing spots. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all generations; children love running on the expansive manicured lawn and discovering hidden sculptures among the hedges. • Sensory Tips: Deeply serene, meditative setting surrounded by singing woodland birds and swaying redwoods; spacious grounds ensure families never feel crowded. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [AM Thanksgiving Break Art Explorers Camp at Camden Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/am-thanksgiving-break-art-explorers-camp-at-camden-community-center--listing-f18565882b8cffd138668ef9) — Ongoing · Camden Community Center · Ages 5–10 · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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