Is Christmas in the Park San Jose free?

Admission is absolutely free! It costs nothing to visit Christmas in the Park with your friends and families. Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez on Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos St.

Similarly, you may ask, how much does Christmas in the Park cost?

Cost: $15 or $17 depending on day, with a $2 discount for kids under 11.

Secondly, what time does Christmas in the Park? Christmas in the Park celebrates each night at 6:00pm with a special guest who will light the Community Giving Tree.

In this manner, what is there to do at Christmas in the Park?

Guests enter a winter wonderland of lights, songs and local entertainment while strolling through an enchanted forest of trees decorated by San José schools, community groups and businesses. Christmas in the Park is a non-profit organization that is supported through fundraising efforts and is free to the public.

Is there ice skating at Christmas in the Park?

Each year San Jose dresses up for the holidays with a park filled with a toyland of statues and lights called Christmas in the Park. Holiday ice skating is popular in California, and San Jose's perfect location provides not only a two-month skate season, but also the ideal conditions for ice skating.

Where can I cut down my own Christmas tree?

Forest or farm If you want to cut down your own tree, you can either go to a tree farm or venture into the woods to find your own. If you want that extra sense of adventure, head into the woods, but be prepared. Some areas require a permit to cut down a tree (usually a nominal fee).

Is Christmas in the Park open when it rains?

Christmas in the Park in San Jose has seen a low turnout mostly due to rainy weekend weather and vendors have suffered as a result. In fact, some vendors said they suffered even worse because of the heavy December rain. The event kicked off Nov. 23 and will remain open through Jan.

What's open on Christmas Day?

Starbucks, Walgreens and IHOP: What's open on Christmas Day

Dunkin' -- hours vary.
IHOP -- hours vary.
Starbucks -- hours vary.
Waffle House -- open 24 hours.
Walgreens -- open regular hours, pharmacies depend on location.
Wawa -- most regular hours.

Where do you park for Christmas in the Park?

Closest facilities to Christmas in the Park are:

Fairmont Plaza Garage, 50 W.
Pavilion Garage at Second and San Fernando streets.
Central Place Garage and Lot between Second and Third streets at San Fernando.
Surface lots at Second and San Fernando and San Carlos and South Market streets.
95 S.

When did Christmas in the Park start?

Christmas in the Park officially opens for the 2019 season on November 29th, starting with the first Community Giving Tree Lighting Ceremony. From then on, the event is open every day, including Christmas, from 9 am to midnight through January 5, 2020.