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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 22236364666872738182 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 223235, 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 122225 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 2345 & 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):   23667273, and 82
On Santa Clara/San Pedro (1 block walk):   226468 and Rapid 522 (does not operate on Sunday)
On San Fernando /San Pedro (2 block walk):   6365 and 81

Raging Waters
2333 South White Road, San Jose, (408) 238-9900
www.rwsplash.com

Served by VTA Bus Lines 313943 (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 2223636465666872738182180181304, Rapid 522Hwy. 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 6668 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 23666882, 304, or DASH.

Winchester Mystery House
525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, (408) 247-2101
www.winchestermysteryhouse.com

Served by VTA Bus Lines 2325, 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 2381, 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 6162, 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 22343551 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 3435, or 52.

Santa Clara County Parks
Santa Clara County offers public parks at various locations throughtout Santa Clara.