Take VTA to Fun!
Take VTA to Fun! is your guide to entertainment throughout Santa Clara County. The following events and attractions are served by either VTA Bus or Light Rail. For the best way to get to these destinations on VTA, call VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300, or create your on-line trip plan with 511 TakeTransitSM!
Festivals/Events
28th Annual Metro Fountain Blues Festival
Saturday, May 10, 2008
12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
San Carlos Plaza
San Jose State University
Free - $5 Donations Accepted
The Robert Cray Band will headline the 28th Annual Metro Blues Festival being held at the San Jose State University campus on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Other Blues performers include Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine, Sonny Landreth, and The Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band featuring Bnois King. Enthusiasts will enjoy a family-friendly day filled with music, crafts, food and a beer and wine garden. Come out and listen to a great American music tradition. Admission is free - $5 donations are gladly accepted. For more information, call (408) 924-6262 or visit www.fountainbluesfestival.com.
Ride VTA light rail (exit at the Santa Clara, Paseo de San Antonio or Convention Center station) or VTA Bus lines 22, 23, 63, 64, 66, 68, 72, 73, 81, 82 or Rapid 522 to the festival.
A La Carte & Art Festival
May 17-18, 2008
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy the Bay Area’s official kick-off to the 2008 festival season at the 12th Annual A La Carte & Art Festival on Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View. This vibrant, springtime celebration will feature live rhythm and blues, jazz, Motown and rock ‘n roll music, a juried arts and crafts show with over 250 exhibitors offering their latest wares such as savory foods, premium wines, microbrews and margaritas. A farmer’s market with fresh seasonal produce, an expanded chef demonstration tent and a variety of amusement for kids are also part of this exciting event.
Ride VTA Light Rail or VTA Bus Lines 22, 32, 35, and 522 to the Festival.
For more information, please visit www.miramarevents.com.
2008 Story Road Tamale Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Emma Prusch Park
Admission is free
The 2008 Story Road Tamale Festival is a unique event that serves as a day to celebrate family, tradition and the contributions of the Hispanic community. This year’s festival at Emma Prusch Park will include musical and dance performances, Mariachis, a Tamale contest and much more. Bring the family and enjoy this truly unique event!
For more information, call (888) 582-6253 or visit www.storyroadtamalefestival.org.
Ride VTA Bus Lines 12, 22, 25 or 77 to the festival.
Local Attractions
Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market
James Lick High School Parking Lot (on White Road and Alum Rock Ave.)
Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Year-round
Served by VTA bus lines 23, 45 & 71.
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way, San Jose, (408) 298-5437
www.cdm.org
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Children's Discovery Museum Station) or Bus Lines 23 and 81.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, (408) 277-3000
www.hhpz.org
Served by VTA Bus Lines 25 and 73.
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose, (408)287-2290
www.historysanjose.org
Free Admission Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
Call or visit the web site before your visit to confirm open hours
Served by VTA bus lines 25 and 73.
Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site
175 West Saint John Street, San Jose, (408) 993-8300
www.historysanjose.org
Tours by advance reservation and pre-paid ticket on the third Sunday of each month; for information or tickets call 408-918-1047.
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at Saint James Station) or Bus Lines:
On First/Saint James (2 block walk): 23, 66, 72, 73, and 82
On Santa Clara/San Pedro (1 block walk): 22, 64, 68 and Rapid 522 (does not operate on Sunday)
On San Fernando /San Pedro (2 block walk): 63, 65 and 81
Raging Waters
2333 South White Road, San Jose, (408) 238-9900
www.rwsplash.com
Served by VTA Bus Lines 31, 39, 43 (operates Sunday only) and 522 (does not operate on Sunday).
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S. Market Street, San Jose, (408) 294-2787
www.sjmusart.org
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Paseo de San Antonio Station) or Bus Lines 22, 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 72, 73, 81, 82, 180, 181, 304, Rapid 522, Hwy. 17 Express or DASH.
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 South First Street, San Jose, (408) 971-0323
www.sjquiltmuseum.org
Served by VTA Bus Lines 66, 68 and 82.
San Jose Repertory Theatre
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, (408) 367-7255
www.sjrep.com
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Paseo de San Antonio Station) or bus lines 23, 66, 68, 82, 304, or DASH.
Winchester Mystery House
525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, (408) 247-2101
www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Served by VTA Bus Lines 23, 25, and 60.
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
255 Almaden Blvd
San Jose, Tickets (408) 453-7108
www.amtsj.org
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Convention Center Station) or bus lines 23, 81, or DASH.
Japantown Farmers’ Market
Japantown, Jackson Street between 6th and 7th Streets
San Jose
Sundays 8:30 a.m – 1 p.m.
Year-round
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at Japantown/Ayer Station) or bus lines 61, 62, or 66.
Campbell Farmers’ Market
Campbell Avenue between Central and Second Street
Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Year-round
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Downtown Campbell Station) or bus lines 26 or 60.
Downtown Campbell
East Campbell Avenue
Downtown Campbell is home to over 100 shops, restaurants and services.
Directory of Shops and Services
http://downtowncampbell.com/directory.php
City of Campbell website
http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Downtown Campbell Station) or bus lines 26 or 60.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro Street (Corner of Castro & Mercy Streets)
Mountain View, Tickets (650) 903-6000
http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/mvcpa.html
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit at the Downtown Mountain View Station) or bus lines 22, 34, 35, 51 or 522.
Mountain View Farmers’ Market
Downtown Mountain View Caltrain Station Parking Lot
600 West Evelyn between Hope and View Streets
Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Year-round
Served by VTA Light Rail (exit Downtown Mountain View Station) or bus lines 34, 35, or 52.
Santa Clara County Parks
Santa Clara County offers public parks at various locations throughtout Santa Clara.
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