Take VTA to Downtown San Jose for the Holidays
Celebrate the holidays in Downtown San Jose! Experience a magical winter wonderland filled with classic seasonal traditions and attractions. This year, local attractions and museums are teaming up with VTA to make your season even brighter by offering exclusive discounts and experiences just for riders. Explore our partners below to see what special offers await you.
Holiday Attractions
San Jose Holiday Lights
330 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95110
Dates: November 13, 2026–January 1, 2027
Hours: Daily, 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Served by: Green Line at Children's Discovery Station and Blue Line at Convention Center Station
$2 OFF admission with discount code VTA2. Valid throughout, including holidays, with no blackout dates.
Christmas in the Park
Plaza de San Jose
Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Dates: November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027
Hours: Daily, 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Served by: Blue and Green Lines at Convention Center Station
Winter Wonderland SJ
Market St / Paseo
Downtown San Jose, CA 95113
Dates: November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027
Hours: Daily, 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Served by: Blue and Green Lines at Paseo de San Antonio Station
$2 OFF unlimited ride wristbands, including rides at Christmas in the Park. Valid weekdays, including holidays. One VTA pass is worth up to two discounted wristbands.
Next Stop: Imagination! Museum Passport
Explore Three Downtown Museums
Visit all three museums and collect a stamp at each location to receive a VTA scarf while supplies last.
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
Mon–Tue: Closed
Wed–Fri: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Served by Light Rail Blue and Green Line at Convention Center Station
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
Mon–Tue: Closed
Wed–Fri: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Served by Light Rail Blue and Green Line at Paseo De San Antonio Station
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
Mon–Tue: Closed
Wed–Fri: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Served by Light Green Line at Children's Discovery Station & Blue Line at Convention Center Station
Discount Instructions & Program Rules
- One numbered passport per family or household.
- Each passport provides 20% off one eligible admission transaction at each participating museum.
- The discount may cover up to four paid general admissions per transaction.
- The offer cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Each museum applies its own unique stamp or sticker after a paid admission.
- A completed passport with all three stamps may be exchanged for one VTA scarf while supplies last. Size selection is not guaranteed.