Since 2010, the residents of 1437 Camino Robles Way have built one of “those houses” during the holidays. Every year they create a spectacular display of lights synchronized to holiday music. They call is Christmas Out Loud.
This year, they have added ten 3-foot tall trees and new colors to their show. The “performance” can be seen nightly from December 1st until December 31st from 6 to 9pm (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
Almaden Business Association will hold its annual holiday party at La Foret restaurant (21747 Bertram Road) on December 11, 2012. The event will begin with a reception (no host bar) at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm.
The staff of the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department invite the residents of Almaden to celebrate the season with their children at the North Pole party on December 14, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
The event will include snacks, singing, and arts & crafts activities. There will even be a visit and a gift from a very special someone who goes by the name of Santa Clause.
Casa Grande at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum will be offering a Yuletide Bazaar on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10am to 4pm. Local artists and artisans will be selling their crafts and goodies – it’s a great place to pick up some unique holiday gifts for family and friends.
The staff at the Casa Grande will “deck the halls” with festive decorations and docents will be sporting period garb for the occasion. Call (408) 323-1107 for more information about this event. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
The annual 2011 Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose includes holiday displays, rides, and trees decorated by local schools and community organizations. For more information, also read Several groups from Almaden Valley have trees at San Jose’s Christmas in the Park By Dale Bryant.
Video brought to you by Therese Swan in Almaden Valley.
Almaden Valley home lights up the night with Christmas music and lights. Just how many lights? More than 8,500 white, red, and green lights on 10 little trees and the walkway. The house also has dripping icicle lights and some strobe lights. The lights are synchronized across the yard to suit the mood of the background music being played.
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2012 at Sonoma Chicken in Almaden Valley. Socialize and dance away the rest of 2011 to the throw back sounds of 70’s disco and funk.
Hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 7:30pm. Costume prize contest for best 70’s dressed. Celebrate the start of 2012 at midnight with a sparkling wine toast. Entertainment continues until 1am.
La Foret restaurant situated in New Almaden is presenting a special five-course prix fixe menu for its 2012 New Year’s Eve dining experience. You will choose one item from each of the five courses. View the special 2012 New Year’s Eve Menu for more details on the ingredients of each dish. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Kids will use craft paper, rubber stamps, stickers, die-cuts of holiday symbols, and more to create unique, handmade holiday cards for their friends, family, and relatives.
Photo by Ian Muttoo.
Make the holidays extra special with a fun-filled time that includes food, singing, art activities, and even a special gift from the North Pole.
Come and see the Almaden Community Center transformed into a winter wonderland. The North Pole Party is for children ages 4-7.
