Napa

Napa, California, United States

From the first golden leaf hitting the ground to sparklers ringing in a new year, there’s no shortage of holiday fun in Downtown Napa. With a full calendar of events and blogs dishing up all the trip inspo, vacation planning is easy as a Sauvignon sunset. We’ve poured out your must-see, must-do, will-love activities for the most wonderful time of the year.

710 1st St
Napa, CA

MARK HEROLD HARVEST CELEBRATION Raise a glass to the harvest with the folks from Mark Herold wines, a favorite amongst the tasting rooms of Downtown Napa. They’re bringing it back to where it all began 20 years ago, at Bennett Vineyard in Coombsville. Embrace the season with multiple snack and wine pairings, including current, library and never-released wine. Date: October 8 Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Meet at Oxbow Public Market, shuttle will depart to Bennett Vineyards in Coombsville

500 1st St
Napa, CA

If there’s one thing we know (and love) more than anything else, it’s vino. Get ready for two days completely centered around great wine, unforgettable dishes and live music. The CIA at Copia’s new executive chef, Dominic Orsini (’95 level I sommelier and wine/food pairing expert), is taking our stunning region to new heights. Choose from a variety of hands-on pairing classes, a dinner and harvest celebration in the outdoor amphitheater. Dates: October 15 – 16 Time: Multiple times, see website Place: The CIA at Copia

1600 Soscol Ave
Napa, CA

Don your dog in his/her finest costume and head to ALBA’s Howl O’Ween Yappy Hour. There will be cocktails, snacks (for people and pups), prizes, and more. Cheers to giving Fido a frightfully fun Halloween! Date: October 27 Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Place: ALBA at the River Terrace Inn

875 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA

Love pumpkin spice lattes? Can’t pass up a toasty fall candle? Own a million and one flannels? This is the event for you. Bring the whole family to this year’s festival and enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, bounce housing, face painting, a pet costume contest and more. The fall feels are certainly everywhere. Date: October 29 Time: Multiple times, starting at 12 p.m. Place: Meritage Resort

411 Coombsville Rd
Napa, CA

The costumes, the candy, the scary movies…here’s one we bet you didn’t think of: the cemeteries! Make Halloween even more memorable this year with a haunted walking cemetery tour. Wind your way through some of the oldest parts of the graveyard while learning about the storied individuals who helped make what Napa is today. A word to the wise: Prepare yourself for some added twists along the way… Date: October 30 Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Place: Tulocay Cemetery

Napa

Napa, California, United States

Explore the best of Napa Valley all in one place this harvest season.