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San Jose Holiday Lights 2026 lights up Discovery Meadow, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, from 13 November 2026 to 1 January 2027, nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visitors can explore six themed areas with more than 40 illuminated attractions. New for 2026 are Radiant Canvas, outdoor film screenings and the Holiday Lounge.
Doca Dream Lab turns drawings by nine young artists into illuminated sculptures displayed throughout the festival.
Ticket prices:
- Weekday: General $25; Child & Senior $19
- Friday–Sunday: General $29; Child & Senior $23
- Ages 3 & under: free
- School-night kids: $10
- SJSU Night, December 3: $15 at the box office
- Groups: $23.88 / $22.88 / $21.88
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