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San Jose Holiday Lights - Nov 14, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

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Step into a radiant world at the San Jose Holiday Lights festival, featuring over 2,000 handcrafted lantern sculptures and 40 unique, photo-worthy attractions designed to celebrate the city's unique culture and imagination.

Highlights

  • Discover over 2,000 handcrafted light sculptures across 5 acres, offering a truly unique and immersive visual feast.

  • Explore six uniquely themed zones, from a sparkling White Christmas wonderland to a vibrant Cactus Mirage, ensuring diverse and captivating experiences for every visitor.

  • Capture unforgettable photos with 40 distinct, photo-worthy attractions, including a majestic 60-foot golden Christmas tree, perfect for creating lasting holiday memories.

  • Engage with a community-focused holiday tradition designed specifically for San Jose, celebrating local culture and transforming children's drawings into glowing light sculptures.

  • A perfect gift for families and friends, offering a magical evening of wonder and joy that fosters shared moments during the holiday season.

What To Expect

Prepare to be enchanted as you step into San Jose Holiday Lights, a five-acre immersive wonderland glowing with over 2,000 handcrafted light sculptures. Traverse six distinct, magical themed zones, each designed to ignite your imagination and create sparkling memories. From a sparkling White Christmas wonderland complete with snowflakes and reindeer to the vibrant, surreal Cactus Mirage of towering illuminated cacti and colorful creatures, every step unveils a new, breathtaking spectacle. You'll marvel at a majestic 60-foot golden Christmas tree and walk through a luminous Celestial Garden blooming with glowing roses and zodiac trees, making this a truly unforgettable journey through light.
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Experience a new kind of holiday tradition built specifically for San Jose, where imagination and community shine bright. Wander through an Enchanted Jungle guided by giant glowing caterpillars, where mythical Quetzalcoatl watches over, celebrating the city's rich Mexican heritage. Explore a whimsical Candy Wonderland with giant donut tunnels and ice cream Christmas trees, perfect for joyful hearts. These 40 photo-worthy attractions blend traditional lantern artistry with modern design, transforming children's drawings into glowing sculptures and inviting families across the Bay Area to gather, celebrate, and create cherished shared memories that will last a lifetime.

Plan Your Visit

  • Operating HoursOpen daily from November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

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FAQs

What dates and times is San Jose Holiday Lights open?

The festival is open daily from November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM, offering ample time to explore the magical displays.

What makes San Jose Holiday Lights unique?

It's a large-scale holiday light festival created specifically for San Jose, featuring over 2,000 handcrafted light sculptures, 40 photo-worthy attractions, and six themed zones that celebrate the city's people, culture, and imagination.

Where is the San Jose Holiday Lights festival located?

You can find the festival at Discovery Meadow, Guadalupe River Park, in San Jose, CA, conveniently located for easy access.

Are there any special features celebrating San Jose's heritage?

Absolutely! The festival features installations inspired by San Jose’s identity, including the Main Entrance referencing the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, a Rose Garden installation, and a Quetzalcoatl light sculpture honoring the city’s rich Mexican heritage.

Is San Jose Holiday Lights a family-friendly event?

Yes, it is designed for all ages! The festival aims to be a new city tradition, offering families a place to gather, celebrate, and create shared holiday memories, including through the DOCA Dream Lab program which transforms children's drawings into light sculptures.

Need To Know Info

Promotional value expires Jan 4, 2026.
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  • Expiration Date: 1/4/2026.
  • Kids 3 and under are free with paying adult.
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