Silicon Valley Wanderings – Weekend Events

By Robert Haugh

There’s several events in and around the Mission City this weekend. Here’s a couple of interesting choices:

Silicon Valley International Auto Show

February 21-23

Santa Clara Convention Center 

5001 Great America Parkway

Free parking 

Tickets: https://svautoshow.com/

Friday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Silicon Valley Auto Show features hundreds of the latest vehicles, including the latest in EVs in a non-selling environment. Among the attractions include the Alef Model A – the only flying car with street driving and vertical take-off capability. 

There’s also test drives available for several makes. An exotic and custom car display will also be featured. 

17th Annual Hakone Gardens Lunar New Year Celebration – Year of the Snake

Sunday, February 23

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hakone Gardens

21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 

Parking is available nearby with shuttle service to the Gardens. 

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-hakone-lunar-new-year-festival-the-year-of-the-snake-tickets-1243627265629

Dinosaur Adventure Exhibition

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 

February 22-23

Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

344 Tully Road, San Jose

Tickets: https://clickntix.com/e/dinosaur-adventure-san-jose-ca-2025

Activities include life-sized dinosaurs, interactive activities such as Dino rides, obstacle courses, Bounce House, fossil dig and more. 

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