In 1881, Sarah Winchester inherited more than twenty million dollars and a fifty percent stake in the rifle company her late husband founded. With her fortune, Winchester commenced construction on what would eventually become the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, one of the most unusual private residences in the country. She kept the house […]
Whether you are a jogger, recreational cyclist, or just out for a leisurely stroll, the San Andreas Lake Trail is a valuable public resource for San Bruno residents. Running adjacent to the 280, the trail spans 2.5 miles on its own, and links up to the more challenging Sawyer Camp Recreational Trail for those interested […]
This August, the City of Fremont Environmental Services Division is continuing their Central Park Summer Concert Series. The concert series is designed to bring residents of the city and the surrounding areas engaging music fit for the entire family. With the picturesque backdrop of Lake Elizabeth, Central Park provides the perfect destination for these family […]
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services has partnered with the San Jose Parks Foundation to offer the city’s first-ever Wine & Painting in the Park on Friday, July 29 at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The night will include an extensive wine bar featuring local wineries, as well as a free painting class led by a […]
The Beerwalk is back at San Jose’s Santana Row this July 27 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. This tremendous event allows guests to discover all the shops and great restaurants in the area while sampling great beers and enjoying the enthusiasm of shopkeepers and beer lovers alike. The Beerwalk not only allows guests to […]
Since it first opened to the public years ago, Paul Moore Park has become one of the favorite parks of the residents of San Jose. Though Paul Moore Park is not quite as large as other parks of the area, this park is dedicated to providing children and adults with a safe and fun place […]
The Rotary Fireworks show is a highly anticipated annual 4th of July event in Silicon Valley. The Rotary Club of San Jose, which is celebrating their 102nd year of operation, invites families, friends, and members of the community to enjoy another premier fireworks display at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose on Monday, July 4, […]
San Jose has hundreds of breath-taking venues that are all prime locations for a day outdoors, but properties like Penitencia Creek Park and Trail have become real hotspots in the Golden State. Penitencia Creek Park has over 38 acres of land where children and their parents are free to run around, play, and enjoy the […]
Almaden Quicksilver County Park is known for its natural diversity, and that makes it a landmark in California history. This historic site was once a mining site for 135 years, and it's also the property where more than 1,800 miners and their families called home. Mining era relics were left behind, giving today’s visitors a […]
On Saturday, June 18, head to the tree-lined streets of beautiful downtown Willow Glen for Dancin' on the Avenue. The event will take place on Lincoln Avenue between Minnesota and Willow, and it's a fun evening of dancing for people of all ages. Several stages will set up starting at 2 p.m. for your entertainment, […]