# San Jose Holiday Lights at Discovery Meadow

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Nov 13 – Jan 1 · 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Where: Discovery Meadow, 330 W San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110
- Ages: Family event; no numerical age limits published
- Price: Ticketed; current price was not exposed on the official public page
- Organizer: San Jose Holiday Lights / Doca Universe
- Official page: https://www.sanjoseholidaylights.com/tickets
- Last checked: Thu, Oct 29

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## About

A new ticketed walk-through holiday light festival in downtown San José with six themed worlds, including Golden Christmas, Enchanted Jungle, California Garden, Mermaid Current, Cactus Mirage and White Christmas Wonderland. The event includes large illuminated installations, family photo settings and seasonal food.

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