Christmas Markets Near San Jose 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown San Jose, closest first, 2 of them within 5 miles. 5 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to San Jose First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| San José Winter Wonder Market San Jose, CA · under a mile from downtown | Dec 12 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Holiday Art Fair at the Triton Museum of Art Santa Clara, CA · 4 miles west | Nov 21, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| San Jose holiday craft fair Santa Clara, CA · 7 miles northwest | Nov 27 to 28, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Mountain View Weihnachtsmarkt Mountain View, CA · 11 miles west | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair Daly City, CA · 39 miles northwest | Nov 21 to Dec 20, 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown San Jose; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market (Santa Cruz, 28 miles south)
Christmas Light Shows Near San Jose
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filoli Holiday Lights Woodside, CA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights Gilroy, CA | Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Oakland Zoo Glowfari Oakland, CA | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. Every light show we list.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in San Jose affiliate
Worth the Drive From San Jose
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Berkeley Holiday Market
Berkeley, California
Dec 5 to 20, 2026
Closed Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9, Thu, Dec 10, Fri, Dec 11, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16, Thu, Dec 17, Fri, Dec 18
42 miles northwest of San Jose
Sacramento Christmas Market
Sacramento, California
Dec 5 to 6, 2026
89 miles north of San Jose
Christmas Markets Near San Jose: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to San Jose?
San José Winter Wonder Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 12 to 13, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near San Jose?
By how often people search for it, Mountain View Weihnachtsmarkt (11 miles west), then San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair (39 miles northwest).
When do Christmas markets near San Jose open in 2026?
Holiday Art Fair at the Triton Museum of Art opens first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026. San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair is the last to close, on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near San Jose charge admission?
San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: San Francisco, Sacramento. By state: Christmas markets in California. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.