✨ Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
San Jose Holiday Lights is back
A walk-through light experience for families and the whole San Jose community. Thousands of handcrafted lanterns, glowing tunnels, and illuminated scenes around every corner.
Walk through illuminated worlds
Discover handcrafted light sculptures
Capture unforgettable moments
Enjoy a magical night with family
Relive the magic
Short clips and snapshots shared by guests on Instagram and TikTok.
Hear from our guests
Real experiences from our magical festival
S. DelgadoStop scrolling — we found the most magical lights in the Bay Area! Located right here in San Jose, this holiday light show is the perfect family night out.
acari.musicTaking this little guy to see as many Christmas lights as possible this season. There's really nothing better than sharing the Christmas magic with him (he gets the concept of Christmas for the first time this year).
asturies igThe work behind those decorations is incredible, thank you for showing us something like this, I love it!
O. АлиеваWhat a magical Christmas atmosphere! The place is dressed in thousands of lights and ready for the celebration. Happy holidays!
ross.famYou're making me homesick! This is so beautiful and a must for the holidays!! BTW I'm coming home soon YAYYYYYYYYY I MEAN YEEEEEEEE!
S. DelgadoStop scrolling — we found the most magical lights in the Bay Area! Located right here in San Jose, this holiday light show is the perfect family night out.
asturies igThe work behind those decorations is incredible, thank you for showing us something like this, I love it!
ross.famYou're making me homesick! This is so beautiful and a must for the holidays!! BTW I'm coming home soon YAYYYYYYYYY I MEAN YEEEEEEEE!
A. RoseWaiting for NYC to try to catch up to do something cute like this. Adorable.
S. OlcerThank you San Jose Holiday Lights! A little holiday wonderland right here in the Bay Area. So many twinkly moments, glowing tunnels, and "wowww" lights at every turn.
D. DegutisThanks for offering that flexibility! Shows that you really care about your community.
F. RamosI absolutely love this place! Everyone is so nice and welcoming, and the environment is beautiful. It's a perfect spot to take pictures. The staff is amazing, and the hot chocolate and cotton candy are a must-try. Come check it out—you'll love it!
M. TamayoThere is no better plan this Christmas than visiting Winter Wonderland ❄️✨ Right in front of Christmas in the Park in San José, California 🎄🎡 Here you can enjoy delicious food, share moments with your family 👨👩👧👦❤️ and have a nice warm champurrado for the cold ☕❄️
acari.musicTaking this little guy to see as many Christmas lights as possible this season. There's really nothing better than sharing the Christmas magic with him (he gets the concept of Christmas for the first time this year).
O. АлиеваWhat a magical Christmas atmosphere! The place is dressed in thousands of lights and ready for the celebration. Happy holidays!
sky_funklabI wish you could stay a few more weeks in January! This is absolutely gorgeous! The energy from all the lights uplifts that park up SO much!
travelmeetsrituIf you're looking for a festive holiday experience in the South Bay that goes beyond the usual neighborhood displays, San Jose's Holiday Lights Festival — by Doca Festival — is one of the most magical stops this season!
J. IsaThis one felt extra special! Seeing San Jose kids' artwork transformed into glowing lanterns, all the little cultural details, and so many magical photo ops made it feel really rooted in the community.
Rob. MOne of the more family friendly and chill holiday experiences in San Jose. The light structures and themed zones were very nice to see, and the vendors (hot chocolate, cupcakes, fries, hot dogs, and popcorn) all added to the festive vibe. Would definitely recommend for a nice evening stroll with holiday lights!!
jimenez445A very beautiful place to go see Christmas lights!
S. DelgadoStop scrolling — we found the most magical lights in the Bay Area! Located right here in San Jose, this holiday light show is the perfect family night out.
ross.famYou're making me homesick! This is so beautiful and a must for the holidays!! BTW I'm coming home soon YAYYYYYYYYY I MEAN YEEEEEEEE!
S. OlcerThank you San Jose Holiday Lights! A little holiday wonderland right here in the Bay Area. So many twinkly moments, glowing tunnels, and "wowww" lights at every turn.
F. RamosI absolutely love this place! Everyone is so nice and welcoming, and the environment is beautiful. It's a perfect spot to take pictures. The staff is amazing, and the hot chocolate and cotton candy are a must-try. Come check it out—you'll love it!
acari.musicTaking this little guy to see as many Christmas lights as possible this season. There's really nothing better than sharing the Christmas magic with him (he gets the concept of Christmas for the first time this year).
sky_funklabI wish you could stay a few more weeks in January! This is absolutely gorgeous! The energy from all the lights uplifts that park up SO much!
J. IsaThis one felt extra special! Seeing San Jose kids' artwork transformed into glowing lanterns, all the little cultural details, and so many magical photo ops made it feel really rooted in the community.
jimenez445A very beautiful place to go see Christmas lights!
asturies igThe work behind those decorations is incredible, thank you for showing us something like this, I love it!
A. RoseWaiting for NYC to try to catch up to do something cute like this. Adorable.
D. DegutisThanks for offering that flexibility! Shows that you really care about your community.
M. TamayoThere is no better plan this Christmas than visiting Winter Wonderland ❄️✨ Right in front of Christmas in the Park in San José, California 🎄🎡 Here you can enjoy delicious food, share moments with your family 👨👩👧👦❤️ and have a nice warm champurrado for the cold ☕❄️
O. АлиеваWhat a magical Christmas atmosphere! The place is dressed in thousands of lights and ready for the celebration. Happy holidays!
travelmeetsrituIf you're looking for a festive holiday experience in the South Bay that goes beyond the usual neighborhood displays, San Jose's Holiday Lights Festival — by Doca Festival — is one of the most magical stops this season!
Rob. MOne of the more family friendly and chill holiday experiences in San Jose. The light structures and themed zones were very nice to see, and the vendors (hot chocolate, cupcakes, fries, hot dogs, and popcorn) all added to the festive vibe. Would definitely recommend for a nice evening stroll with holiday lights!!
What the press said
A few standout lines from the outlets and community partners who covered the experience.
The Mercury NewsWe’re at the start of San Jose’s brightest season, and it’s actually brighter this year than ever before. That’s thanks to the new San Jose Holiday Lights, a new event that’s lighting up downtown’s Discovery Meadow Park.
ABC7 NewsLarger than life characters stand tall in Discovery Meadow in downtown, creating a different holiday experience for families in San Jose.
KTVU FOX 2And I’ll tell you what — it’s really not your normal holiday lights experience. You’ve got Santa, the elves… but that, my friends, is just where it starts.
Visit San JoseGlowing lights and holiday cheer are all around the city. Exploring San Jose’s festive light attractions is the perfect way to make memories and celebrate the season.✨❄️🎄
San Jose DowntownStep into a sparkling world of snowflakes, reindeer, and twinkling lights. This classic winter scene brings the magic of a white Christmas to life — even in sunny California!
Doca Dream Lab
Doca Dream Lab is a program where children’s drawings become full-scale light sculptures at San Jose Holiday Lights.
Meet Enbao
by Arlene Q. Luo, Age 6
Fiery Spirit
by Cadence Aria Terrill, Age 8
Sweet Fanstasti-kitten Dreams
by Luming Yin, Age 6
Cody the Octo Alien
by Ryder DiLelio, Age 8
Rainbow Alpha 128
by Wesley Xie, Age 7
Cat Mermaid
by YuXuan Tong, Age 6
Our community friends
Local organizations we collaborate with to bring the experience to more families.
Partners who made it happen
Supporters who help power production, accessibility, and year-round creativity.
