Looking for something to do over the vacations? The West Valley is here for you.
From tree lightings to parades to carriage rides, look no further than Los Gatos and Saratoga for holiday fun.
Los Gatos in the sunshine
The annual – and free – Los Gatos Winter Celebration will happen on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Town Plaza Park. The event features a visit from Santa, a tree lighting at 6 p.m., snow flurries, a lightweight show and more. Visit losgatosca.gov/lginlights to seek out out more.
Fantasy of lights
The popular Fantasy of Lights returns to Vasona Lake County Park for the vacations.
The exhibition will likely be open for viewing from December seventh to eighth from 4pm to 9pm. Admission requires prepaid tickets starting at $17.
The transit takes place from December tenth to January. 5, except December twenty fifth and thirty first and January 1st. Prepaid tickets start at $32.34 per vehicle parks.santaclaracounty.gov/FantasyofLights.
Christmas tree lighting
The Los Gatos History Club will host the annual lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree in Town Plaza Park on Friday, December 2nd. The history club has been a part of this tradition because it first donated and planted the tree in 1923. Visit him Historyclublosgatos.org/event-details/holiday-tree-lighting for more information.
Carriage rides
After debuting at “Los Gatos in Lights” on December 6, a cable car-style trolley will likely be available for rides, photo opportunities and giveaways throughout the vacation season.
From December thirteenth to fifteenth, participants can take a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of the town, with a special appearance by Santa Claus. Visit losgatoschamber.com/events to seek out out more.
Santa Claus visits the old town
From December twelfth to fifteenth, Santa Claus will likely be available to greet children in his workshop in Old Town Los Gatos. In addition to giveaways and entertainment, volunteers can be found to take photos of youngsters with Santa. Visit losgatoschamber.com/events to seek out out more.
Holiday market
Visit the Civic Center lawn on Main Street in Los Gatos from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each days on December 14th and fifteenth to benefit from the Kiwanis Club Christmas Market. Entertainment, refreshments and works by local artists will likely be provided. The proceeds profit local youth. Visit losgatoschamber.com/events to seek out out more.
Children's parade
On Saturday, December 7, the town's annual Children's Holiday Parade will happen along North Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street in Los Gatos.
In its 68th yr, the parade will draw crowds from across the Bay Area, including local officials like Los Gatos and Monte Sereno council members and characters like Butters the pet therapy duck. Visit https://www.lgsrecreation.org/parade More information in regards to the parade lineup might be found here.
Saratoga Tree Lighting
The Saratoga Village Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, November twenty ninth at 5:30 p.m. Restaurants and shops within the Village could have prolonged hours, horse-drawn carriages will likely be available for rides and native choirs will perform. For more information, see saratoga.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2264.
Candy Cane Village
Photos with Santa, live music, arts and crafts tables and more can be found at 14460 Big Basin Way. LED balloons and hot cocoa will likely be available for purchase. For more information, see saratoga.ca.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=141
Christmas wine walk
Saratoga's Christmas Wine Stroll takes place immediately after the town's Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November twenty ninth. Starting at 6 p.m., the walk features tastings from wineries like Left Bend and Savannah Chanelle Vineyards.
Tickets start at $60 eventbrite.com.
Celebration of Light
This yr's Celebration of Light is hosted by the City of Saratoga and the Saratoga Ministerial Association and can happen at Blaney Plaza on Saturday, December seventh at 6 p.m. The city and the ministerial association will have fun the town's diversity with light, “a symbol of hope, joy and faith across all cultures.” For more information, see saratoga.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2265.
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