Rally the corgi has wandered down Main Street for the Christmas events for kids in Los Altos for 2026. The Los Altos Village Association lights the downtown tree on Friday, December 4, with trolley rides and Santa, then runs a Thursday evening Holiday Market with more Santa visits on December 10 and 17. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Los Altos
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Los Altos
- Holiday Tree Celebration: Friday, December 4, 6 to 8 pm, free
- Trolley rides and Santa photos at Veterans Community Plaza
- Holiday Market: Thursdays, December 10 and 17, 4 to 8 pm, with Santa
- Every date checked on the Los Altos Village Association site on Nov 11
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Holiday Tree Celebration
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Veterans Community Plaza, Main St and State St, Los Altos, CA 94022 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Los Altos Village Association lights the downtown tree at Veterans Community Plaza, on the corner of Main and State Streets, with local students performing holiday music on the plaza.
Trolley cars loop through downtown during the evening, and Santa Claus stays for photos until 8 pm, so there is time to ride first and line up for Santa after the lights come on.
Parent tip: Ride the trolley early in the evening while lines are short, then head back to the plaza for Santa before 8 pm.
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- Veterans Community Plaza, Main St and State St, Los Altos, CA 94022 (opens in maps)
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Downtown Los Altos Holiday Market
- When: Thursdays, December 10 and 17, 2026, 4 to 8 pm
- Where: State Street Market, 170 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to browse
- Ages: All ages
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On two Thursday evenings in December the Los Altos Village Association turns State Street Market into a holiday market with live music and shopping from downtown vendors.
Santa drops in at the market as well, which makes it an easy after-school stop for a visit and a quick wish list. December 17 is the final market of the season.
Parent tip: Go on December 10 if you want Santa with a shorter line, since the final market on December 17 tends to be the busier night.
- Host
- Los Altos Village Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- State Street Market, 170 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Los Altos Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season at the December 4 tree celebration for a trolley ride and Santa photo, then come back on a Thursday evening for the Holiday Market on State Street.
- Holiday Tree CelebrationLos Altos · Dec 4
- Downtown Los Altos Holiday MarketLos Altos · Dec 10 to Dec 17
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for San Jose, Santa Cruz, Livermore and Oakland. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Los Altos Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Los Altos this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Los Altos for 2026, both from the Los Altos Village Association: the Holiday Tree Celebration on December 4 and the Holiday Market on December 10 and 17.
When is the Los Altos tree lighting in 2026?
The Holiday Tree Celebration is Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Veterans Community Plaza, at the corner of Main and State Streets.
Where can kids see Santa in Los Altos?
Santa is at the Holiday Tree Celebration on December 4 until 8 pm, and he visits the Holiday Market at State Street Market on December 10 and 17.
When is the Los Altos Holiday Market?
Thursdays, December 10 and 17, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm at State Street Market, 170 State Street. December 17 is the last market of the year.
Who do I contact about downtown Los Altos holiday events?
The Los Altos Village Association at info@downtownlosaltos.org or 650-949-5282.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Los Altos on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.