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This friend- and family-owned craft cidery is south Santa Clara County’s only hard apple cider company and a truly off the beaten path, hidden gem type of experience. Mingle with […]

Buckle up for a whirlwind of excitement. These monthly events on August 26, September 23 and October 28 are your golden ticket to exploring the heart and soul of this […]

Whether you prefer jazz, blues, folk, or American song, the discerning jazz music fan is sure to find both old favorites and visionary new artists to love at the 66th […]

Corralitos: Farm and Garden Market The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five […]

NEW DATE! Sunday September 24, 2023! The Pooch Parade is Ventura’s biggest dog-themed event of the year, and we’ve been at it for over 20 years! For two decades, Ventura […]

A four-day, six-town celebration of the region’s bounty, Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is an immersive experience designed to serve as an introductory course to the region’s food and […]

Esteemed Professor Raja Chair of Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics from UCSC will lead guests through an interactive experience with telescope viewing and a discussion on the different names for […]

Joining Solvang’s line-up of fall festivities is the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned and operated agricultural adventure which will be open daily, late-September through October 31, 2023 (10:00 AM […]

Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard […]

Check out the Classic, Vintage and Retro Thunderbirds on display then stick around to enjoy fabulous shopping and/or grab a bite at one of the many fine local eateries with […]

Come & meet local EV owners and enthusiasts to check out the cars and newest models at the EV Car Show at Ventura Harbor Village on October 1, 2023 Displays, […]

Solvang will welcome the season in true fall style as the village kicks off the 14th Annual Solvang Scarecrow Fest and Contest on Sunday, October 1, 2023. During the month-long […]

This show is open to all British Cars and is free for spectators. With an average of around 125 British cars there are a lot of beautiful cars to enjoy. […]

Carmel-by-the-Sea invites foodies and wine lovers to Taste of Carmel, the premier culinary and wine event of the year. The spectacular evening will feature 50 local restaurants and wineries, live […]

1st Annual Viking Charities Classic Car Show Weekend Three days of classic (pre-1990) cars and motor vehicle-oriented activities. Events kick off Friday 10/6 with a fund-raising dinner at the unique […]

Get ready to wiggle alongside some eight-legged rockstars – yes, tarantulas! The Coe Park Tarantula Fest happens on October 7 at Henry W. Coe State Park’s headquarters campground and is […]

Roaring Camp presents the 4th Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring local breweries, music from favorite bluegrass artists, and food from our popular local food trucks. Back this year- VIP Brewgrass Tasting […]

Welcome Fall with the Harvest Faire at Roaring Camp! Take the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain. Pick a pumpkin from the town pumpkin patch.

Get Ready for Ventura’s Vintage Volkswagens to Invade Ventura Harbor!! What could be more iconic than a Volkswagen beetle or bus on California Highway 101? Get geared up for some […]

Come and stroll Old Town Camarillo on October 7, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm! There will be 20+ local businesses, up and down Ventura Boulevard, providing live music and a […]

Colibri Gallery presents Plein Air Paint Out in downtown Morgan Hill on Sunday, October 8. Observe award-winning artists as they “live” paint the landscape around the beautiful town. 10 a.m. […]

Join us in welcoming the monarch butterflies back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music by the 5Ms, […]

Mustangs from all eras will be on display at the Ponies by the Sea Car Show, hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club. Free for attendees, proceeds from registration fees will […]

Is there a more ambitiously inventive acoustic band in the Nordic musical sphere than Dreamers’ Circus? Formed following a live jam session in Copenhagen more than ten years ago, this […]

Mark the fall migration at one of the most beautiful places on the planet for the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds featuring field trips, workshops, family-fun activities, and keynote speakers. […]

Join us at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum on October 14th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm for their Family Fun Day celebrating Morro Bay’s fabulous maritime identity! The […]

In its 39th year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival will be held at the beautiful Vega Vineyard & Farm. The festival offers a unique opportunity to taste wines from more […]

Stroll through charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and meet the artists who carry on the artist colony legacy and tour their galleries, while sipping Monterey County wines. Meet the Makers takes place […]

The Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest will take place from October 16-31. This event is hosted by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Businesses around Lompoc will […]

Captivating audiences by their Los Angeles grown, contagious and lyrical vivacity BODYTRAFFIC is hailed as one of the most musical and talked about contemporary dance companies nationwide. Led by Artistic […]

Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and […]

Join your friends, family, and community at the Lompoc Airport October 20th – 22nd for the return of Lompoc Chalks! On Friday night from 5pm – 8pm, the Meet The […]

]A Los Olivos tradition, the Day in the Country is a unique festival that celebrates country living, set in the bucolic wine country town of Los Olivos. The annual event […]

The Food Truck Fly-In returns for its third year on Saturday, October 21 at the San Martin Airport. Prepare for takeoff with a day of aviation and community fun for […]

Morgan Hill Open Studios announces its second open studio on October 21 & 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a free opportunity for visitors and guests to […]

Enjoy Tastings of Beer and Wine right in the heart of Pleasure Point!

Lupita Infante, a Mexican American singer-songwriter and the granddaughter of the iconic Pedro Infante — Mexico’s most beloved singer and actor from the golden age of Mexican cinema — is […]

Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat will be happening on Wednesday, October 25th! Kids 12 & under are welcome to Trick or Treat in Old Town Lompoc on H […]

Experience the electrifying talent of Raúl Prieto Ramírez, an iconoclastic Spanish organist renowned for his sizzling, transcendent performances. Join him for a haunting Halloween concert featuring Phantom of the Opera […]

Returning to Solvang in 2023, is the Halloween Haunted House, now in its 29th year. The annual haunt will happen Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, from 6:00 PM […]