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.

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.
