# Things to do with kids in Hollister, CA

> 1 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Hollister, CA, in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [36th Annual Lights On Celebration Parade](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/36th-annual-lights-on-celebration-parade--listing-7f6ab2e616c1b3233d2b59eb) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Building, Hollister · Free · checked Oct 27. The Hollister Downtown Association lines San Benito Street with the 36th Annual Lights On Celebration Parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The theme is The Nutcracker, and…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Casa de Fruta Rides, Playground and Gem Sluice](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/casa-de-fruta-rides-playground-and-gem-sluice--listing-e5f4c5bd4e064da4e17013a9) — Train and carousel (schedule effective 9/28/26–10/31/26): Monday–Thursday 12:00–4:30 pm… · Casa de Fruta, Hollister · From $3.50 · checked Oct 28. Casa de Fruta, the fruit stand and roadside stop on Pacheco Pass Highway in San Benito County, has a cluster of kids' attractions. Kids ride Casa de Choo Choo, a narrow-gauge…
- [Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/hollister-hills-state-vehicular-recreation-area--listing-2d96d6e70a0c62f473741219) — Open 365 days a year; vehicle operation and day use from sunrise to sunset. · Hollister Hills SVRA main entrance · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 24. Hollister Hills was California State Parks' first State Vehicular Recreation Area: over 6,800 acres and nearly 200 miles of trails in varied terrain in the hills about 5 miles…

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