Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready, San Jose. From light displays to holiday performances and festive parties, winter is where the great 408 thrives.

Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 40+ winter events happening between December and January.

Festivals and markets

Yuletide ODDventure | Every Saturday through Dec. 30 | 12-9 p.m. | Winchester Mystery House | Shop for out-of-the-ordinary gifts with this market offering strange stocking stuffers, bugs, bones, antiques, and bizarre collectibles.

Tamalada & Boutique | Monday, Dec. 18 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Saint John Vianney Community Center | $5-$450 | Shop from a Christmas boutique, enjoy live music by Los Amigos, and join in on a Tamale-making class — all tamales will be gifted to farmworkers in Half Moon Bay.

It's all smiles with Santa. | Photo via @kellygravett and @bayarea.moms

Fun for the little ones

Who doesn't love decorating a gingerbread house? | Photo via History San José

Holiday happenings

All of the lights... | Video via @christmasintheparksj

Light displays

San Jose Brew Bike Holiday Tour | Select weekends through Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Goosetown Lounge, Willow Glen | $45-$450 | Take a 60-minute pedal tour through the lit-up streets of Willow Glen + feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages — minors 13+ are welcome to join.

Trolley Ride Throughout Willow Glen | Thursday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 10 + Thursday, Dec. 14-Thursday, Dec. 21 | 5:15-9 p.m. | Bank of America parking lot, Willow Glen | $20-$40 | This 30-minute ride will take you through festive neighborhoods where you can see unique yard trees + fun decorations.

Festive drinks, live music, and more await at the holiday bar pop-ups. | Photo via @nomikaisj

Adults only

Check out our guide to local holiday bar pop-ups.

The Grinch has been frequenting San Jose hot spots this holiday season. | Photo via @broadwaysanjose_

Holiday performances

See our guide to winter plays + concerts.

NYE celebrations