Free events in San Jose

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Free Spanish-language gallery tour at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center

Sun, Nov 22, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Cantor Arts Center, Stanford UniversitySan Jose

Experiencia guiada en español: a museum guide leads a free highlights tour of the Cantor's collections in Spanish, with time for conversation. No reservation needed; check in at the visitor services desk in the main lobby. Tours run 45 minutes to an hour and start at 2pm.

Verified Oct 28 · museum.stanford.edu

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EntertainmentFree (worth about $20)

Christmas in the Park: San José's free holiday lights and displays downtown

Fri, Nov 27 – Fri, Jan 1

Plaza de César ChávezSan Jose

San José's holiday tradition since 1980 fills Plaza de César Chávez with animated displays, a forest of decorated trees and more than 100,000 lights. Free to enter and open daily from noon to 10pm, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day, from Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.

Verified Oct 28 · christmasinthepark.com

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EntertainmentFree (worth about $10)

Mountain View Community Tree Lighting at Civic Center Plaza

Mon, Dec 7, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Civic Center PlazaMountain View

Mountain View lights its community tree with festive music, crafts and sweet treats at Civic Center Plaza. Free and open to everyone. Monday, December 7, 5:30–8pm.

Verified Oct 28 · mountainview.gov

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