Finally decided to attend Enchant with some friends. For the price, it was mediocre especially when you add on parking and any snacks/ ice skating/treats. We've attended some other holiday light events and this was probably the least exciting and most expensive of them all. The parking attendants were not very friendly nor were they directing traffic very well. One told me to keep pulling forward and not block the crosswalk until I was almost touching the car in front of me and then when that car moved one person said keep going and the other said stop. Very disorganized. The maze was a cute idea and finding the different statues was fun. If you complete the maze or scratch off all the boxes you get one piece of chocolate at the end. The lights were ok, they're all white and gold so nothing too exciting. Colored lights with move able statues were better at previous light/lantern events we've been to. It was crowded and if you wanted any pictures you had to wait in line. If you want to buy drinks go to one in the back, the one in front was so slow just to make a hot cider. Ice skating is extra and it's a small rink. The market is cute with different local vendors but paying to go inside to shop is not an ideal place to have a Christmas market. This was definitely a once and done kind of event. Luckily it was close by and I didn't drive far to attend. read more

See all

I've been seeing so many ads for Enchant on Facebook and we saw the display last year but didn't get to go. This year I checked it out and told my husband we should go this year. The pictures looked so cool. The prices of admission are pretty expensive but we figured we would just try it. The parking was kind of insane. If you wanted to get a close parking space, you could've paid online for $60 for a VIP kind of stall. Not sure how far the parking was from the exhibit but it was a totally different entrance. There weren't any signs for parking for those non VIP people so all of us went down that one street. There was one guy out there telling us to turn around and go down to the next street to the next lot. Parking in that lot was still $35 which was insane. And you had to pay to a person as soon as you entered. $35 wasn't even that close to the exhibit but it was way better than paying $60 for parking. Along the way there were a lot of vendors selling all kinds of street foods so it made it a quick walk because we were observing and smelling all the yummy treats. Enchant is in the PayPal arena when the Quakes soccer team plays. It was nicely decorated and the whole arena was decorated in a whole wintry theme. They had bars and snack items and they even had a skating rink. My daughter wanted to go skating but I just couldn't. I don't think the enchant ticket covers the expense of the skating. I think it's an extra fee. Soon we reach the exhibit. It's beautiful inside. The lights and colors make it so magical. They hand out these scratch cards. If you want to participate, you have to locate all the winter animals listed on the card. Once you find them, you scratch off that portion of the card. We had fun taking pictures and doing our scavenger hunt for the animals. It was a great time. It was kind of pricey but it was definitely a memorable experience for all of us. read more

See all

Plenty of jaw-dropping moments at Enchant! We even witnessed the most magical proposal. CROWDED I was looking for holiday activities in San Jose, and this one caught my eye. My husband and I brought my in-laws for a double date on a Tuesday night in mid-December. I hoped to avoid the crowds by going on a weeknight and well before Christmas, but I was wrong! It was still packed, even though our entry time was after 7 PM. Watch out for kids running around, and be prepared to wait in line for some photo ops. CONFUSING PARKING We prepaid for parking, thinking it would simplify things, but I recommend giving yourself plenty of time to 1) figure out exactly where you're supposed to park and 2) sit in traffic through the parking lots and into the structures. There weren't enough visible signs or clear directions provided beforehand. It took us almost an hour to finally get into PayPal Park. SUPER FESTIVE Thousands of square feet of dazzling lights, sculptures, and festive stalls. I just wish we'd had more time for an ice-skating session. Still, we enjoyed some good food, drinks, and live music. TLDR A cute date-night idea during the holidays with lots of IG-worthy photo ops. If you don't mind crowds, go for it! Just plan ahead and know where to park. read more

See all

Really beautifully done Christmas lights at PayPal Park!!! Maze was a scavenger hunt for kids and at the end the kids get to make a wish and find candy hidden in the decor. My 9 year old really enjoyed it. Lots of great photo ops: various animals, trees, giant engagement ring, carriage, tunnels, etc. It wasn't too crowded after Thanksgiving at all. Arrived around 9:30pm so we comfortably took photos without having to wait in super long lines. Cute little holiday market area near entrance so you can buy little gifts. Some typical stadium food and drink was available to purchase inside. Hot chocolate was $6. Helped to keep us warm. Hopefully next time we will get to try ice skating. The photo op sign in the entrance was not placed right though. All the faces come out dark in photos. They should put some lights facing the Enchant sign so that faces will be lit up. Bring some hand warmers! Prepaid for parking on website but nobody even checks... read more

Enchant - San Jose - Huge tree that you can actually see when driving on the freeway! - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

This year was a little more underwhelming than last year because I noticed significantly less colorful lights. Most of them were white which was a bit boring for me. But other than that I loved coming to Enchant whenever they come around. I get their marketing emails and this year, they send out the earlier bird offer back in the summer for half off tickets to schedule for the winter. I didn't even bat an eye before buying. I knew I'd make it work to come down. It's a great family event or date event. They have an ice rink in there (extra charge) and some food trucks and plenty of vendors. In the center of it all is the Light Maxe. They give you a little scratcher tracker with 6-ish light fixtures you're supposed to find before leaving the maze. I always have to double back -- not SUPER challenging but not just a walk around! We'll probably come again next year! read more

See all

When looking at pictures on Instagram and their website it looks like a very exciting experience. We had some family from out of town and decided to get tickets, however, we were very underwhelmed. For the first 5 minutes it was pretty to see the lights on the very large animals but upon looking closer they were really dirty and not that exciting after you've seen a few. I think more interactive lights would've been cool. The market was also not that great. I approached one vendor that I was interested in (permanent jewelry) and they didn't even make a sound, so no sell there. Drinks were pre-mixed and over $20! Not my cup of tea. The ice skating looked cool but I didn't try it. It was also the most crowded area in the park. I did enjoy the light tunnel, colorful dance floor, large Christmas tree, and yummy donuts from Pearl's! read more

See all

It took us an hour to skate. We had reservations at 8:30 and didn't get in till 930 due to the lines to get in, everybody having to do waivers, and then they do the Zamboni to clean the rink just before we're ready to go in . The lights part was nice, but overpriced but skip the ice rink. In fact everything was overpriced. Single photo with Sana was $39. Two hot cocoas $19. $35 for parking that was a 2 block walk away Not including the food, I Spent $300 for a family of five for all of this. What a rip off. read more

Enchant - San Jose - Ice rink - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

Enchanted Christmas is definitely a visually stunning experience. The light maze, decorations, and overall organization were great. The ice skating and the light bulb drink included with the Premier Pass were fun touches. However, the woman taking drink orders at the bar was like a classic unhappy robot. A warm smile or a bit of friendliness would have made such a difference, but unfortunately, that was missing. When you visit a place like this, you expect to feel cozy and warm inside after being out in the cold, but that feeling wasn't there. Despite all the beauty, I don't think the true holiday spirit was captured. On top of that, the event is quite expensive. Without the Premier Pass, you'll spend a lot of time in lines, but with it, the cost increases significantly. It's worth trying once, but I'm not sure I'd go again. read more

Enchant - San Jose - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a magical time at Enchant! The lights, music, food and market boutiques all add to the holiday experience. The maze is beautiful. Recommend the parking pass, makes it a lot easier to walk right in. The Tipsy Tavern is a relaxing place to lounge for a break. read more

Enchant - San Jose - Enchant Christmas Maze - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

I was surprised by how well done Enchant at PayPal Park was. It was pricey to be sure, but I left feeling glad I'd gone. I bought early access tickets and also paid for the premier access, which gives you accelerated entry to ice skating and at Santa's Landing, as well as a mocktail/cocktail in a light bulb collector's cup, and $10 credit at the Enchant Store. More on whether premier access was worth it later. In advance, I paid $42 per adult for general admission, an additional $26 per person for premier access, and $35 for parking. So not cheap. And as it turned out, there wasn't really a need to pay for parking in advance. The cost was the same and there was plenty of space in the garage. When we arrived around 6:45 (and we came on a Friday evening), there was a special line for premier access holders, though there was no wait in the general admission line, so it didn't matter. I was expecting Friday evening to be quite a bit busier than it actually was, though the space became more crowded during the time that we were there. Upon passing security and scanning our tickets, we were directed to a VIP line to pick up our premier access wrist bands, drink vouchers, and enchant shop vouchers. There was no wait so we picked them up almost immediately. There are quite a lot of food and drink kiosks throughout the event. So there are many places to redeem your drink vouchers. The bummer for me was that I didn't want the cocktail or mocktail because I'm trying to avoid sugar in my diet. And when I asked if I could redeem my voucher for coffee, which would have cost them less than giving me a cocktail or mocktail, the answer was no. So I ended up paying $6 for a cup of coffee. There are food trucks near the ice rink with a number of dining options, as well as a large bar. The concession stands throughout the event also had a variety of different food options, which I appreciated. One place had hamburgers with impossible patty options and gluten free rolls on request. In the food truck area, there was a crepe place (with a gluten free option!), and a bbq place, among others. Onto the main event, the light maze! When you enter, they give you a card to scratch off all the big animals with bells you find in the maze, which kids can apparently redeem for a prize. I used the card as a guide to make sure we saw most of the maze itself. The maze is stunningly beautiful. So many lights and lots of photo-taking and selfie taking opportunities. There's so much Christmas magic going on there, it filled my Christmas-loving heart with joy. The maze is spacious, with lots of room for people and to take photos. There are also food and beverage kiosks throughout, which was also nice. They were giving out Lindt truffles at the end of the maze. The Enchant store is right at the maze exit where you could use your $10 vouchers. This was the surprise of the evening for me-the items were actually reasonably priced. With our three $10 vouchers, we were able to get an Enchant glass ornament that lights up, and 8 nice Kurt Adler Christmas ornaments for our tree. The Enchant Store vouchers actually made me feel like I got value from the premier access passes because we didn't need fast pass access for the maze, didn't ice skate or visit Santa to use the fast pass, and we didn't use two of our three complimentary mocktails/ cocktails. But in the end, it worked out. I could imagine that this would be such a fun experience for kids. They even had a play area where Mrs. Claus read stories, every hour, I believe to kids. Overall, I had a great time at Enchant Christmas and would recommend checking it out if you are looking for more Christmas fun. read more

See all

I joined a group of friends to visit Enchant, and it was beautifully decorated--every corner offers a perfect photo opportunity. I do agree with others that it's a bit pricey, especially with Christmas in the Park nearby, but it's definitely worth a visit at least once to change up the scenery! read more

See all

Sooo pricy... But undoubtedly beautiful. My family + bf visited over the weekend and had a lovely time. I recommend arriving earlier to beat the crowds. We checked in at the back entrance, going through a quick bag check and metal detector. Around the perimeter of the arena are local vendors and bars. I'd eat before arriving as the food options aren't that impressive, mostly average street food or concession stand items. Some seasonal offerings, but not a ton-- I would expect a bit more since each GA ticket was $40 ._. The maze itself is phenomenal. Truly magical. The design is gorgeous-- we finished the scavenger hunt to ensure we saw every corner. A lot of great photo ops for sure, just gets a bit crowded once 6:00 pm hits. We just enjoyed taking in the views. Staff are a mixed bag. They probably aren't paid enough TBH-- one girl even snapped at me for asking if they could spare an extra paper cup since my dad's coffee (purchased from the same venue vendor!!!!!!!!) was leaking. She was rude as hell LOL. Another group was just on their phones while I waited at the cashier... On the other hand, some staff were super gracious and accommodating. Then we ran into the character actor for Mrs. Claus and she was the nicest human being alive, even offering to take pics with us ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I think the experience overall is a solid 3.5 stars, without factoring in VIP, ice skating, or pet event experiences. NOTE: Pre-purchase parking online ($35) if you want to avoid parking miles away and walking in. At the lot entrance, we saw a sign onsite demanding $75...! WILD. read more

Enchant is a great family-friendly holiday event! They have multiple city locations each Christmas. Last year I was fortunate enough to check it out during our trip to Las Vegas. This year we are able to check out San Jose Enchant which was held at the PayPal Stadium. So excited and grateful to be able to go on Military Night. First stop, go visit Santa and take pictures with him. My kids were most excited to do some ice skating. They offered a variety of food stalls, concession stands, little shops selling trinkets and bar stalls too, they offered beer, wine and cocktails, holiday themed drinks. The light maze was great, very beautiful, light displays. Many spots to pose and take pictures. Upon entering the maze, the elves offer a scratch card to participate in a fun search while you walk through., You need to find all the forest animal friends. As you exit then you will receive a prize. We had a very nice time together as a family. I would definitely make it out again next year, especially if they have another military night. read more

See all

We purchased tickets in advance which included the VIP parking, which was very close by. The parking was a little chaotic and the attendants weren't really clear about what instructions to give people, but we ultimately found our spot and it was very close by the entrance. Security was straightforward and we got in very quickly. Once inside there was lots to see. We spent most of our time in the maze, which was a bit repetitive in terms of what you saw, but it was nice and there were some great photo opportunities. There were some vendors selling Christmas ornaments and other items as well as booths that sold food and drink. They sell 12 mini donuts for $12. They were delicious, but a bit expensive. It was fun, but probably not worth the ticket price. However, the event itself was nice and the ambience was very family friendly. I don't have any pictures to share, but I'm sure others will. It's basically a bunch of lights and abstract imagery. It's not full of characters, per se, but a nice and classy experience. read more

This Christmas-inspired, light maze attraction had us all super pumped and excited to check it out over the holidays. Even when we were on a flight landing at SJC 2 days before Thanksgiving, we already saw the huge Christmas tree and all the lights set up at PayPal Park across the street, and from the air, I was already oohing and aahing! Fast forward to 4 weeks later, and there we were with more family (6 adults + 2 kids) all feeling like we were about to walk into Disneyland on Christmas morning! My in-laws even treated everyone to the "VIP Experience" and preferred parking in the Audi lot, so parking and entrance were a breeze. I feel like Enchant deserves 3.5 stars overall, but I'm still feeling the Christmas spirit, so I'm bumping it up to 4. The reason is that with all the VIP upgrades our group had, we really didn't feel that the extras were very VIP at all and certainly not worth the extra $25+ per person. The website said that you get a special VIP lounge area where you get a complimentary welcome drink, some Enchant souvenirs, and other perks. Well the complimentary drink was either a watered down cranberry & vodka that was mostly ice, a "mocktail" of some sugary blue raspberry drink, or a plastic bottle of water. You would think that in keeping with the theme and the cold winter nights, they'd maybe offer hot chocolate, hot cider, mulled wine, and maybe even some Hot Toddies! The VIP souvenirs were also a miss. A canvas tote bag (maybe the best item), a cheap medal to wear around your neck (why?), and a choice of either a s'mores snack or an ugly headband that looks like Santa's legs are up in the air as he is diving down a chimney, but instead of a chimney it's your head... Pretty much the kind of things that all will probably end up in a landfill unfortunately. We would have preferred just a simple little ornament that says Enchant or something. None of the gifts even say "Enchant" on them except the tote bag. As far as the "other VIP perks," they were nonexistent. It was a bit of a letdown considering how much the whole thing cost. To end my first review of 2024 on a positive note though, I will say that the light maze itself is fantastic! You're surrounded by lights and going through an interactive maze looking for the magic stars to help put Santa's Magic Timepiece back together (the theme of the maze). Along the way we saw elves performing, got a pic with Santa, danced around the color-changing lit dance floor, and were in awe of all the beautiful lights and 100-foot Christmas tree. If it returns next year to San Jose (this holiday season the attraction was set up in 7 cities across the country), I'd say that despite our less than stellar experience, it's still a fun & festive activity for the holidays overall! read more

See all

It was so magical! The attention to detail was top notch and the atmosphere was purely Magical. I saw it online and thought to myself "why this would be a great thing to do with my friends! So we bought the tickets and it was nothing short amazing! We brought our dogs and it was one of the most amazing Christmas light shows I have ever been to! We also saw Santa and the picture we got looks like my dog was giving him a kiss totally used that for my holiday cards this year! read more

See all

If you're planning on going, I would suggest getting their flex tickets ($25 per adult). You'll just have to buy it in July and you can chose when you want to attened Enchanted. I would suggest getting the parking earlier too to save a bit of money. There are also some free street parking next to the plaza if you don't mind walking an extra 5-10 min. I was intrigued by their Instagram post, but was slightly disappointed. Everything was decorated really nicely, but after a while everything starting looking the same in the maze. Def a good place to get your Christmas pictures in tho. It was really nice that they had some seating area decorated along the market place. But omg the food and all the stall was pretty expensive in there. read more

Had the pleasure to attend Enchant on Christmas Eve with the family! Managed to get tickets for 4:30 pm entry window. It's a steep price point around $30 for kids and $44 for adults and parking either $25 for the general lot or $40 for the closer lot. Best to choose the general lot if you don't mind walking about 5 minutes from the venue. We arrived around 4:20 pm to get a bit early and couldn't believe there was already a long line. Make sure you have the QR code ready to go as they check that before you park in a lot. Security check was fast and they check your QR code one more time before admitting entry. It was a winter wonderland with extravagant lights that appeal to attendees of all ages. Lots of spots to take instragrammable pictures. The venue has food stands at every corner from alcoholic beverages, cotton candy, popcorn, and food vendors! Very wide spread that I was pleased with. If you explore the area around the maze, there's many independent sellers there as and a few spots to take holiday pictures as well. We explored around a good time before a rush of people came in around 7 pm. It's a great experience at least once, especially for its high price point. read more

See all

The place is "enchanting" with lights everywhere. My party and I upgraded for the VIP experience. A souvenir bag ornament/smore kit and a free drink of your choice at the lounge. Was it worth it. Sure, the lounge was nice to hang out and talk plus a band was there. The scavenger hunt at the maze of lights was a bit chaotic but fun and a great way to pass the time a way. The ice skating can get a bit crowded, but we were there early maybe later in the evening it gets less crowded since it would be past the bedtime of the kiddos. The markets and food trucks are market and amusement prices but if you want cheaper food, outside they have vendors making tacos, elote and hotdogs plus some toys. If you do buy food outside, please note that you cannot take them in the park even if the vendor says it is okay. We bought elote and had to finish it before we entered. The audi/VIP structure is really close by but the general parking is less than a 5 minute walk which is not bad. They were selling parking tickets at the garage structure for $25 which is cheaper than online but they said they only have 50 slots with that price, who knows that is just their script for the planners/suckers that paid more for the same parking. read more

Perfect for pictures, but that's it. We've seen so many ads for Enchant for the past couple of years and saw so many of our friends and/or family going. We finally decided this year to go. When going on the website to buy tickets, you choose the date you want to go and choose the time as well. Some times are cheaper than others. One option that's helpful is that there are packages where you can buy tickets for a cheaper price if you purchased a package. They even have senior discounts! Unfortunately, there are no student discounts. They even have options to book private events but heads up: it's $1k+ for 10 people. Ticket purchasing was easy but one recommendation I would give EVERYONE is to purchase the ticket protection! This ticket protection lets you reschedule your tickets if it rains or if you're not able to go that day. Especially with the winter being the season of sicknesses, ticket protection helps. Also wanted to mention that there are no refunds! I was so upset with their customer service and here's why: I had purchased our tickets a week in advance and ended up being sick the day before our date/time slot. When trying to receive customer service, it mentions that all their customer service is online through their chat. IT WAS TERRIBLE! I tried to get in contact with someone through chat and they didn't answer my question about rescheduling to a new date and time. On the date of our tickets, someone finally responded and they mentioned that if I wanted to reschedule (without ticket protection), it should've been at least 24 hours before our timeslot. But how was I supposed to do that when it took them 24 hours to respond?! If you had ticket protection, you could reschedule your tickets a few hours before your timeslot. Overall, their customer service IS TERRIBLE! I didn't wanna lose out on the money I spent on the tickets, so I ended up forcing myself to go even though I was sick. There's barely anything to do there. Hint: you have to pay extra for the ice rink. If you don't wanna do that, I can literally list all the activities on one hand: 1) Eat / Drink 2) Buy From Small Businesses 3) Walk Around The Maze 4) Take Pictures Overall, I would never pay to come back here. If someone else pays for my ticket or if it's as a group, maybe. But I'm sorry to say that Enchant is hyped. read more

This is a review for a Paws and Claws event on a Sunday night. There was barely a line. The website asks for vaccinations after purchasing your dog's tickets, which was inconvenient because it was a weekend after Thanksgiving. Vets are closed. Luckily I had a hard copy of my dog's vaccinations, which they did not check upon arrival. It was a simple scan in check in for our dog. Btw, Parvo vaccines are not mandatory for the state of California! $$$ $34 for humans, $20 for 2 dogs max, $35 for parking if you didn't pay ahead of time. Though there were lots of vendors around the stadium for drinks and food, everything was well over $10. We could have brought sealed water bottles. On the website, they said clear bags only, but I swear I was the only one who brought a clear bag haha! You just walk through a metal detector. They give out a stiff scarf for your dog when you leave. Otherwise, lots of lights, lots of things to do with your family. Performances, shops, and games if you walk around the stadium. read more

See all

Enchant is located at the PayPal Stadium. If you plan on visiting, I recommend purchasing the tickets online to save yourself some time. The ticket prices $38/adult, $40 for premium parking and $25 for general parking. My boyfriend and I purchased 2 tickets and 1 pre-paid parking, which came out to $106. A really expensive date night. This did not include the things we bought at Enchant. So, just be prepared that this experience will cost a lot of money, but aside for the cost, we had fun. It's really what you make out of it. Enchant was probably a one-time visit for us, but glad we got to experience it! Enchant had a light maze, ice skating, santa, vendors and food & drinks. The main attraction is the light maze and throughout the maze, there is a scavenger hunt. One of the workers would give you a scratch-off card if you would like to participate and once you complete the scavenger hunt, you can collect a little treat (kinder chocolate shaped like santa) at the end! The vendors that are scattered throughout the park ranged from ornaments to beef jerky. There was a little bit of everything. For food, there were food trucks or snacks at the concession stands. We did not ice skate, as I read reviews saying that the line is just so long. There was also a line for santa, but there was a VIP line which was a lot shorter. By just going through the maze and trying some snacks and drinks, my boyfriend had fun. I would only recommend Enchant for a one-time visit. read more

See all

It's a pricey visit but it's well worth it to see at least once! Tickets are $38 per person and $25 for parking. We opted for the late night admission to save $8 per person LOL and it was worth it. We arrived at 9:30pm and the parking was a short walk away. We walked through it all thoroughly and they have ample options of food trucks, snacks, food, lights and the maze had an adorable story where you're helping Santa find the stars. It's perfect for families and taking pictures. The best part was the lit up floor where each square changes colors everytime it's stepped on. It's a hot spot for photo ops and also the best paper towels I have ever used in a restroom. read more

See all

Beautiful event if you can afford to go. It is definitely very pricey! But if you have the money to go, it's a very nice experience. First to start, while I DO absolutely love and adore all of the awesome festive Christmas lights displays and festivities here, I do have to absolutely address the fact that the entire Enchant experience is very expensive. To start an adult ticket cost me and my friends $46 after fees per person online. (Meaning we paid $138 just to attend the event, not even including any food, accessories, parking, or activities.) Some days say the price is $38 ($40 after fees) per adult but those are only during the week (Monday-Friday) and limited, they usually say "Sold Out" for weekends and are limited during the week. To be perfectly honest the parking is outrageously overpriced as well if you don't buy the pass for the early bird $25 parking lot (which is smaller and closer and LIMITED) you HAVE to pay $40 for a far away, huge, parking structure. It's annoying to pay $40 and walk 5+ minutes in the cold to attend the Enchant event. We paid $40 last year and learned our lesson to get dropped off this year. lol. *****PRO TIP***** if you can get dropped off, definitely do! It easily saves you $40 and a long, cold walk. lol. The reason why I feel it's absolutely necessary to mention the huge costs to attend is because this makes it painfully apparent that MOST people will not be able to afford to attend and to bring their family due to the unnecessary large prices to attend. I feel that this should be emphasized because those who can afford to go are fortunate. I personally adore the Enchant event but I will only attend ONCE a year as there is no discount for second visits nor regulars who attend every year and spending $140-$200 to attend multiple times just isn't financially justified. Anyway *******END RANT***** lol. The Enchant Christmas event boasts some of the most beautiful, extravagant, amazing holiday lights! This is definitely one of the most beautiful holiday experiences to visit in the Bay Area. It features an interesting vender marketplace on the outter ring of handmade crafts and homemade cookies, cakes, and pastries. The stadium offers standard food options like pretzels, nachos, churros, coffee, beer, soft drinks etc. They also have speciality bars that serve alcohol in super cute, festive, light up light bulbs cups. They're soooo cute! They cost somewhere around $25-$30 I think. Which is a pretty nice deal considering you get to keep the cup as a super cute souvenir. I have two from last year so I skipped a drink this year. lol. The Christmas Maze itself is absolutely GORGEOUS! It is so fun to explore and discover every beautiful lights experience they have. I especially loveee the DJ playing music and the colorful light up tile dance floor. It's sooo cool and fun! The DJ also has great music that's easy to dance to and family friendly. *****PRO TIP**** The dance floor is hidden all the way in the furthest corner of the right side of the maze. I happened to completely miss this my first time visiting Enchant and was pleasantly surprised when we found it on our second visit. Highly recommend! Every year Enchant features different and new light up features, this year I noticed they took out the reindeer (WHY?!) * insert sad face* lol. But they brought super awesome intricately beautiful light up displays that spoke to cultural diversity, (examples dradles and so on) This year they have a giant blue whale and a BEAUTIFUL BLUE long string raindrop-esque lights which is so fun and absolutely addicting to stare at. They also have an Ice Bar completely made out of ice! But I skipped that this year. Ice skating is only $15 online which I think is very reasonably priced and the ice rink is a long winding trail like a 8 I think. Next to the ice rink they have a variety of super cool food trucks. I tried the Bubble Cone food truck and absolutely LOVED it! My friends and I took sooo many super cute/awesome and fun photos and videos. One of the BEST parts of being at Enchant is how safe you feel, with tons of security guards around and the safety checks in front. It's definitely a great family place, date spot, and spot to visit with friends. I definitely recommend Enchant if you are considering visiting! (and have the budget for it of course.) read more

See all

Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park was amazing all the beautiful lights and animals all over the Maze. Had an amazing time with my kids. The dance floor was there favorite and Mrs Claus story time as well. Being there made me feel magical. 10/10 recommend you take ur family. The ice skating rink was also so much fun read more

Enchant - San Jose - Mrs.claus story time - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

An enchanting evening at Enchant Christmas LED light display. I had a fun time at Enchant Christmas at the San Jose Earthquakes stadium. Watching the parents getting so excited bringing their kids to the event was heartwarming (even if some of the little children understood little of what was going on). You started out meeting Mr and Mrs Claus, then entered the light maze. It was not a maze you can get lost in. The organizers had a scavenger hunt which was fun. There was a dance performance from a local dance troop and some live singing when you exited the maze. Lots of opportunities for photos. Getting into the Christmas Spirit. read more

See all

Honestly, five stars if no one is there and parking is free (parking is $70 or $75, which is bit much??). The lights and show on stage are great, but the crowds with everyone pushing through in the light maze is insane. It was hard to chase after the kids and take pictures without anyone else in it. Some of the families were so rude (e.g., pushing or cutting lines). Had to give our experience of Enchant San Jose three stars for horrible parking price, awful lines to see Santa, crowded and hazardous maze (kids tripping), etc. Again, if parking were free for ticket holders and if it wasn't so crowded, I would give it five stars. read more

See all

This place is very pricey for what it is. If you can afford it then I do recommend going at least once but you probably don't need to go again after your first visit. This year was my second time attending Enchant and it was much less crowded than last year. I'm assuming people that went last year were a bit underwhelmed and decided not to go again. I only went again this year since I now have a 9-month old son and wanted to take some photos of him with the lights. You can easily spend hundreds of dollars here and the experience will be "meh". read more

Enchant - San Jose - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

We were able to get tickets at 7:30pm the Friday before Christmas for 4 of us. I've been wanting to go and it was an amazing experience w/ the family. It is crowded, and I do recommend getting tix and parking ahead of time to save you the hassle. We parked in the Audi lot which made parking easy. The line to get in wasn't long and moved fast, make sure you have your tix ready to scan. We walked around the inside of stadium first to look at the vendors before going thru the maze. Grabbed hot chocolate and popcorn and then made our way into the maze. The lights were beautiful, lots of different set ups l, sculptures, and tunnels to go thru. Definitely great photo spots throughout the entire maze. There's also snow machines and Xmas music to give the full effect. On one side there is also an ice rink, bars, food, Santa. Everything you can imagine. This is definitely worth visiting w/ friends and family. You can also upgrade for dinner, suites, etc for private areas for parties. A must visit for the holidays! read more

We recently went to this location, after trying out the one in Sac last year. The concept was the same, but I did enjoy the excitement that everyone had throughout. The maze takes you through an adventure, where you need to save Christmas. Fun for kids to follow along. They give you a hand out at the start of the maze, and if you complete scratching it--you and your group get a treat at the end. Plenty of snack and drink options off and on the maze if you need a little pick me up. If you interested in shopping, they have plenty of vendors that you can check out. Parking was a bit far. For $25 you have to park around the corner. Safe yes, but a bit of a distance if you rushing to meet people. It can get busy getting in there, so take account of the time. All in all, we had a good time. Nice to see all the lights. read more

Enchant - San Jose - Part of maze - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Got a chance to visit Enchant San Jose and it was a fun evening. Enchant is a popular holiday event in several locations across the States and features a dazzling lightscape, interactive activities, festive food and drinks, and opportunities to meet Santa. The start was not that great though as we took an Uber to the Pyapal park and the address takes you to the entrance on the back side that is closed and we had to walk around the park for a bit to get to the main entrance. We were there on a Thursday evening and reached around 7:30 PM and the event was not at all crowded though it started picking up right after. After checking in and getting past the security check, we walked around in the corridor area, grabbed a coffee (which was priced way too high for what a coffee should ideally sell for) and went around browsing through the shops. After the walk we stepped in into the maze and and traversed it to our heart's content , clicking pictures and it turned out to be a fun walk through and through. Right after we got in line for the skating rink and give or take about 10-15 min later we got to pick our skates and head to the rink. For me it was a struggle as i have never skated in my life and i was going around holding the railing and noticed a lot of water puddles around the edge of the rink. Once that ended we returned our skates and headed over to a couple of shops to buy something to eat and ended up buying an extremely overprice baklava and Turkish delight box ( the seller was from Sacramento i believe) and called it a day. All in all a fun event though you could do it once and maybe not repeat.Purchase your tickets in advance, as the event often sells out. Don't forget to dress warm, as the event takes place outdoors. Fun event and a good experience!! read more

See all

Cool idea and use of PayPal Stadium to host Enchant in San Jose. Very family friendly, but those strollers (many with double stollers - which I don't envy) get a bit tight in the maze. Plenty of adults woth kids in wagons, which was cool that those were allowed in. Parking lots were a short 5 minute walk over, with multiple lots depending on which level you purchase. I thought the staff helping with traffic control and parking directions did a pretty good job. Pretty well organized with friendly staff. $27/adult, $22/child and $40 for premium parking, $25 for general parking. Street vendors lined up on the streets with hotdog stalls that now accept not only cash but also Venmo. Enchant is a cashless event. Food at the concession was average, and I didn't care too much for it. Overall, the maze, lighting design, and structures were gorgeous and worth seeing. Very instagrammable. We added ice skating to our session, and by the time we were on the ice, it was all skated out and pretty beat up/not smooth. Skates were unisex and were an awful fit. My friend has narrow feet while I have wide feet, and we both felt they were uncomfortable and unbearable to wear for more than 10 minutes. The rink design was cool , and it was a nice swirly trail instead of the traditional oval-like rink. read more

See all

I was blown away by this event!! Truly a holiday festival worth dishing out for! The entirity of PayPal park is decorated in sparkling lights via a Christmas Maze in which you can participate in a scavenger hunt to help Santa Save Christmas!!! And of course take AMAZING photos along the way. There's a ginormous christmas tree in the center and other really impressive light structures. Obsesseddeddd! That's not even the best part!!! The ice rink was the most fun I've ever had ice skating! I'm a total beginner and I felt I made huge progress learning at this event hahaha. It was the perfect environment to learn (albeit a little crowdy and zippy people) because the course wasn't like a typical oval ice rink. It was shaped in like a small river that looped around. It was really lovely because you could see the enchant sign on the big paypal park led screen and there were also lit up christmas trees on the sides that made it feel like you were really skating over a frozen river in the forrest. It was very enchanting indeed :) read more

See all

2nd year in a row I have come with family and it doesn't disappoint. I do feel when I went in 2022, there was more vendors selling items and alot less in 2023. Still a great experience. The lines also seemed to be alot shorter this year as well and less people inside. There was no wait at the bar, last year there was about 30 deep. There was more room to walk around inside he actual light maze, which was nice. The drink selection is decent, but I feel WAY overpriced for what you get. I know you're paying for the experience and light bulb cup, but honestly couldn't taste any alcohol in the drinks. That's why I stick to beer. There was a few food trucks, some stands and a few spots around the park and inside the maze selling food and drinks, which was nice because we didn't have to talk back to the main area to get something. The light maze is the highlight for sure. So many decorations, lights and colors, the little ones will for sure get a kick out of it and plenty of photo opportunities as well inside the maze! Overall, the experience was the same as last year, but I think we will make this our new tradition over Christmas in the Park. read more

My partner and I planned an evening at Enchant one night right before Christmas. It was Sunday evening, and even then, there were still plenty of people! They have drinks and snacks for sale and a few cute little boutiques. The highlight for sure is the main maze! It's MASSIVE!!! You can actually get lost in it, but don't worry, even if you get lost, it's so pretty. At the very middle of the maze is a massive Christmas tree that I kid you not, can be seen from the Airport. Parking however, is a little pricey, i would recommend carpool and pitch in for parking for sure. There are so many opportunities for pictures and festive fun. There is even a cute little ice skating rink outside by the smaller christmas trees. Overall; if you're looking for something romantic or fun for the kids, highly reccomend! Also, charge your phone and take lots of pictures! Happy Holidays! read more

See all

We had a great time. It really put us into the holiday spirit. The last few years have been a bit rough and this brought us all together with a bit of fun. The story is that Santa lost some gears to his sleigh. You're given a scratcher card, and you scratch off the "gear" that you find. The gears are large, beautifully lit displays. The info plaque next to it lists the name (it's also written in large lit letters so you know what you found) along with how it helps Santa's sleigh. And clues for where you can find additional gears. Spoiler alert - I missed one...Orion. My daughter and her BFF found it right away. But we were there to walk around and enjoy things. We saw families with kids having a great time. There are also other areas in the maze like Let It Snow, and a place with a heart shaped display where couples could stand and take a selfie (or a pic if they had a friend with them) There was a tunnel of light as well as the "waterfall". Our favorite was the "dance floor". When you stepped on a light, it would change colors. And it would cycle through about 4 different colors. Little kids (and adult sized ones) just loved it. There were people dressed up who could help as well as bring the story to life. A character in the front welcomed everyone before their ticket was scanned. We walked around the shops a little. There were fun things to behold. The stadium appears to have a set of bathrooms on either long side. There were many stalls in the women's bathroom. Food and fun things were everywhere. There was also a line of food trucks. One was my husband's favorite when they show up at his office - 3 Brothers, I believe. But they didn't have his favorite - pork belly bowl. Do try them. We were tired and ready to head home. We got in a lot of walking. I bought our tickets plus plus parking online. I didn't get ice skating as my daughter said she wasn't interested. Once we were there and she saw the adorable skating path, she wanted to. The line was long though. If you buy tickets, I suggest going there first and then doing the maze. You can leave the maze and then go back in. And there are food/drink vendors within the maze for when you need some popcorn or churros. Also, the time you sign up for is just the earliest you can go in. You aren't rushed and can stay as long as you like. There are places to rest before walking around some more. Make sure your fitbit is charged. It's like any attraction. You can spend a lot. And you can stretch things out to make it work for you and your family. It's a safe and fun evening. I loved seeing so many friends and families enjoying themselves. We bought general parking and got into a lot. It was easy to escape. After that was filled, we suspect that people started going into the towers. It was a bit of a walk to the entrance, but not bad. There were vendors outside with food and fun light up things (hello, light up picachu hat? hard to deny the joy in that) I would go again next year. read more

See all

Parking is relatively easy to figure out because they guide you towards where you need to go. The parking lots are very close to the venue (PayPal Park), so you don't have to walk too far. As you walk from the lots to the stadium, there will be lots of vendors selling quick meals, plushies, and light-up toys. As you make you way in, you're greeted by "snow" and the most Christmas lights you've ever seen. PayPal Park was converted into its own Christmas wonderland where the main attraction is found in the maze that they have. In the maze, there's an activity where you need to look for stars to complete a scavenger hunt and help Santa save Christmas. There's chocolate waiting for you in the end if you're able to complete the hunt. Circling around the maze are food vendors, gift shops, and other stores to window shop if you're looking for a souvenir of sorts. Aside from the price needed to enter the venue, you can pay more to ice skate in their rink. I would make sure to book this in advance online as there were next to no open general admission spots available at the time we reserved. The ice follows a strict path, so skaters all move in the same direction. Be careful on the ice as there are a lot of skaters, so lots of collisions did happen. If you're looking to get a lot of good pictures, then there are plenty of great picture spots. It does get pricey when you consider the entrance fee, parking, and potential skating and souvenir shopping. It's good to experience at least once, that's for sure! read more

Enchant - San Jose - Entrance to the maze - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

Seriously best Christmas spot in San Jose and plan to go back next year. It's so well executed, clean bathrooms, nice employees, organized, safe, and controlled with parking. It's well worth the money to ensure all that in my opinion when you have a ton of kids running around. The best part of the whole thing was how great the Santa clause was. They seriously casted the best Santa. He had the calmest demeanor and was so good with our son. It was such a blast in the room with him and very well done and such a beautiful moment for our son's first Christmas. The light maze is great for kids, and they love finding the stars. The lights are also really stunning to look at, particularly the whale. As for people with no kids, I think this makes a great date night. I'd come for one of the late tickets and go ice skating. It could make for a super romantic date. I'd plan on coming back to experience more of the food, drinks, and just hang out next time. read more

Enchant - San Jose - Best calmest Santa. Great vibes and worth coming for that special experience! - Festivals Near Me - San Jose, California

I would agree with a 3-star rating overall for this event. TLDR: expensive for what really is just a light maze, super crowded with no crowd control, and basic vendors/add'l experiences. This is my family's second visit to the event and I preferred the reindeer display from last year; had more of that wow-factor. I went on opening day (black friday) this year and I don't think they were fully set up because some of the walkways and shrubbery walls were completely dark with no lights? A highlight of last year's show was the dance floor and DJ, which was pretty lame this year. Last year, we went during the last week of December and it was much less crowded (also it was raining but we toughed it out). Food wise, we got a bag of kettle corn and a hot chocolate. Anyone else think the hot chocolate tasted like a Swiss Miss packet but they charged $6 for it? (lol, got robbed) The kettle corn was yummy. Picked up some macarons from a stall vendor that were just alright. They had a local honey vendor that was bomb. Vendors overall weren't as good as last year's. Hallmark Channel was there last year and had some nice discounts and products. We got a really nice fleece wearable blanket (with hoodie and button) that is now my daughter's favorite blanket. read more

See all

I was looking to get in the Christmas spirit and I wanted to do something somewhat special for my 1 year old daughter. I decided to take a chance on Enchant because our usual Christmas in the Park didn't spark the same joy last year. We were honestly NOT disappointed! Yes, it's overpriced, but hey, I needed some Christmas spirit. Also, just seeing how captivated my daughter got my looking at the lights made it instantly worth it! The pork belly that we tried at the Filipino spot was really good! Crispy and super fatty. The drinks were strong at the bar, so that's all I needed :) We also didn't mind parking farther in the cheaper lot since there were a lot of outdoor vendors with delicious foods (hotdogs, churros, tacos, etc) I would definitely go back! read more