🛍️ SJMADE Holiday Fair Shopping Meetup

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
Paratransit Drop-off: Main Front Entrance Court, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP by: Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Get ready to jump into the holiday spirit at the largest winter holiday craft fair in the entire Bay Area! We are heading to the massive SJMADE Holiday Fair to support over 350+ independent makers, artists, and local bakers.

This vibrant event is entirely indoors with wide, flat concrete aisles, making it an ideal, weather-proof space for holiday shopping, enjoying festive music, and checking out local art installations.

🕑 Schedule

• 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Meetup & Check-in
• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: First half of holiday shopping among the vendor booths!
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Re-group at the indoor center concessions area for a light lunch and resting break.
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Second half of shopping and final crowd checkout.

🥗 Food & Drink
The venue will have its concessions areas open, offering sandwiches, salads, and non-alcoholic beverages. The vendor lineup also features an exciting array of desserts and baked goods.

♿️ Accessibility

• Bypass the Line: The event organizers specify that attendees with accessibility needs should proceed directly to the front entrance of the event, completely bypassing any main general admission lines outside.
• Level Flooring: The entire indoor exhibition space is flat, single-level concrete with spacious walkways to accommodate powerchairs, wheelchairs, and walkers comfortably.
• Rest Areas: Ample indoor bench seating and open concession areas are available throughout the convention halls for resting.

🚘 Parking & Transit

• Paratransit Drop-off: Instruct VTA ACCESS to use the dedicated main front entrance drop-off zone located directly in front of the Santa Clara Convention Center.
• ADA Parking Garage: Accessible parking spaces are located right in front of the center near the drop-off loop. There is also a 3-story parking structure next door; parking on the 3rd floor provides direct, flat ramp entry into the convention center building without utilizing elevators.
• Cost: Both admission and all on-site parking lots are 100% free.

✅️ What to Bring
Bring a reusable shopping bag or attachable tote to easily collect your holiday purchases while keeping your hands free.

⚠️ Liability Waiver
By joining and attending events, you agree that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Breaking Boundaries is a peer-led social group and does not provide medical, personal care, or transportation services.
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🙏 Thank You to our Sponsor!
A huge thank you to Q-Bit Wellness for supporting Breaking Boundaries! Their commitment to community health and inclusion helps make events like this possible.