# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in San Francisco Bay Area, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around San Francisco Bay Area with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market, one holiday market and one winter wonderland event. Two are free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, from Daly City to Mountain View.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Great Dickens Christmas Fair** at Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA · about 6 miles away. When: Nov 21 – Dec 20. Time: Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus Friday Nov 27. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus Friday Nov 27. An indoor Victorian London fair with shops and shows. Parking is paid at the lot. Official page: https://dickensfair.com/general-information/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Christmas in the Park** at Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose, CA · about 45 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Jan 1. Price: Free. Type: Winter wonderland. Official page: https://christmasinthepark.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **German Holiday Market** at City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA · about 35 miles away. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rain or shine. Official page: https://germanholidaymarket.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in San Francisco Bay Area in 2026?
Great Dickens Christmas Fair at Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave.: Nov 21 – Dec 20. Christmas in the Park at Plaza de César Chávez: Nov 27 – Jan 1. Free. German Holiday Market at City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro St.: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Free.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near San Francisco Bay Area?
German Holiday Market (Mountain View, CA · about 35 miles away): Sat, Dec 12, 2026.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near San Francisco Bay Area?
Christmas in the Park (San Jose, CA · about 45 miles away): Nov 27 – Jan 1, Free.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).