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Please use the following information to help plan your day (or weekend). Check back here before you leave for the event, as this page will be continuously updated.

Directions

San Jose Convention Center
150 West San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95110
1-800-SAN-JOSE

www.sanjose.org/plan-a-meeting-event/venues/convention-center

 

From 280 South (San Francisco, Redwood City, Los Altos):
• Take 280 South to the Vine Street / Almaden Blvd. exit
• Turn left onto Almaden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the right

From 101 South (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale):
• Take 101 South to Hwy 87 South (Guadalupe Pkwy.)
• Take the Park Avenue exit
• Make a left on Park Avenue
• Turn right on Almaden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the left

From 880 South (Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward, Fremont):
• Take 880 South to the Coleman Avenue exit
• Turn left on Coleman Avenue and continue on Coleman
• Coleman Avenue becomes Market Street (toward Downtown San Jose)
• Turn right on San Carlos Street
• Turn left on Almaden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the right

From 17 North (Santa Cruz, Los Gatos):
• Take 17 North to Downtown San Jose / 280 South exit
• Take 280 South to the Vine Street / Almaden Blvd. exit
• Turn left onto Alamden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the left

From 680 South (Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek, Livermore, Milpitas):
• Take 680 South until it becomes 280 North at the 101 interchange
• Continue on 280 North
• Take the Bird Avenue exit, turn right
• Turn right on San Carlos Street
• Turn right on Almaden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the left

From 101 North (Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister):
• Take 101 North to San Jose
• 101 intersects with 280, take the 280 North exit
• Continue on 280 North
• Take the Bird Avenue exit, turn right
• Turn right on San Carlos Street
• Turn right on Almaden Blvd.
• Convention Center parking entrance will be on the left

Parking

There are many private parking lots located close to the Convention Center, however rates may vary. Please see below map (click to download map/directions PDF) for lot options and pricing.

Alternate Interactive Map can be viewed at: http://sjdowntownparking.com/parking-map

DISABLED PARKING: There are 22 handicap parking spaces in the Convention Center Garage located at 150 W. San Carlos St. (408) 794-1090 (Entrances on Almaden Blvd. and Market Street)

ADA ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair Accessible
The exhibit hall offers 10’-20’ aisle ways for easy maneuvering. Seating is available throughout the show floor.

Elevators
There are four elevators from the first level to the second level of the Convention Center.

Hearing Impaired/Sign Language Interpreter
Guests can request an ASL interpreter through Show Management. All requests must be made in writing and no later than two weeks before the first show day. Please email info@legokidsfest.com.

Guest Comfort & Safety

Play Safe

While at LEGO KidsFest, be creative, get involved and have fun, but be sure to play safe.

To ensure a safe environment for all attendees, Show Management requests adherence to the following basic rules:

• Children should stay with their parent/chaperone at all times
• Always walk, do not run
• Be respectful of all other guests
• Locate the Lost Parent Zone upon entry

Bag Checks

All bags will be checked upon entrance to the LEGO KidsFest. Guests should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by security staff to shift and possibly remove the contents.

The following items are not allowed inside the event:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Animals (does not include service animals)
• Balloons (any)
• Clothing deemed obscene or indecent
• Coolers of any kind
• Fireworks or sparklers
• Food (except for children under the age of 2 or those with a medical condition)
• Illegal drugs
• Smokeless Cigarettes
• Weapons of any kind

First Aid

Located at booth 2425, behind the DUPLO Play Area. A trained medical professional will be in this booth during event hours.

New Mothers
A private area is designated on the show floor next to First Aid (booth 2425) for nursing mothers.
Strollers are allowed in all areas of the show floor. The open floor plan and 10’-20’ aisles allow for stroller access.

Eat & Drink

The facility will be providing concessions at the event. Outside food and beverage is not allowed.

Peanut Products: Show Management does its best to ensure a safe environment for all attendees, however cannot guarantee that all concessions will be peanut-/tree nut- free. Concession stands selling peanut products will be marked with signage.

Dietary Restrictions: Show Management and the San Jose Convention Center do not allow outside food to be brought into the event.

For families with specific dietary needs, please contact Show Management.

Spend the Night

Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose CA 95110

Rate: Single/Double $109

The Hilton San Jose is located in the heart of Downtown San Jose and is physically connected to the McEnery San Jose Convention Center. Call 408-287-2100 and use the group code LEG or paste the following into your browser to reserve a room

www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SJCSHHF-LEG-20130830/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
282 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: +1 408 998 0400
Fax: +1 408 998 6210
HyattPlaceSanJoseDowntown.com

Rate: Single/Double $109

This Hyatt Place offers an enhanced complimentary hot continental breakfast daily along with free WiFi throughout the hotel and guestrooms. Call (408) 998-0400 or (800) 233-1234 and request the Group Rate for “LEGO". To book reservations online: http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/reservations/flow6/prop
CheckAvailability.jsp?pid=SJCZJ&extCorporateId=G-LEGO

 

San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street
San Jose CA 95113

Rate: $169 If booked on or before, Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Please call our reservations line to receive the special discounted rate for the LEGO KidsFest at 800.228.9290 or copy and paste the following link to make reservations online - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjcsj-san-jose-marriott/
?toDate=9/3/13&groupCode=lkflkfa&stop_
mobi=yes&fromDate=8/28/13&app=resvlink

While in Town

For a complete list of attractions, shopping, hotels and all things San Jose, CA visit www.sanjose.org.

LOST PARENTS

AT THE SHOW, SHOULD YOU BE SEPARATED FROM YOUR CHILD… go to the LOST PARENTS ZONE under the yellow Show Info tent, just inside the entrance to the show.

Every effort is made to ensure the safety of all attendees while visiting the LEGO KidsFest. In the unlikely event that you are separated from your parent or child while at the show, please follow these quick and easy steps:

1. Immediately come to the LOST PARENTS MEETING SPOT sign next to the yellow SHOW INFO tent by the main entrance.

2. Give the staff member at the SHOW INFO TENT a description of the missing person, what they are wearing, and where he or she was last seen. Safety tip: Take a head-to-toe picture of your loved one(s) with your digital camera or phone as soon as you arrive at LEGO KidsFest so we may more easily identify him/her in the outfit they are wearing.

3. Remain with the staff member at the LOST PARENTS MEETING SPOT until building security reunites you with your loved one!

In addition (for kids too young to remember your cell phone number), before coming to LEGO KidsFest, write YOUR name (not your child's name) and cell phone number on a piece of paper and place it in your child's pocket (or in their shoe if they don't have pockets).

Alternatively, you can also obtain one of our LOST PARENT Contact Cards at the SHOW INFO TENT after the show begins. Put YOUR name and cell phone number on the card, then place it in your child's pocket or shoe.

When your child arrives at the LOST PARENTS ZONE, we'll reunite you that much quicker!