Arriving in October, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A." Join locals in welcoming the monarchs to PG during the special Annual Butterfly Days celebration (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1), including the Butterfly […]
The heart of BOO Alley is the bustling Halloween festival in the town center, with a towering pumpkin pyramid, hay maze, and an assortment of tasty treats, spooky drinks, and fun souvenirs from festive vendor carts. The live A Great Big Boo!musical show plays multiple times each night at Lakeside Amphitheater, taking viewers on an […]
Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta makes for a fun fall family outing. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo, and take a spin on Casa de Carousel! Be sure to pick up some farm-fresh produce, dried fruit and nuts, locally produced wines, […]
The third annual Meet The Makers Art & Wine Walk takes place this fall to showcase local artists, viticulture and culinary artisans in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. beginning at Devendorf Park. Meet the Makers invites visitors to participate in the immersive experience as they stroll through exhibits, sip on […]
Velocity Invitational, the motorsports and lifestyle event created by the team behind Sonoma Speed Festival, will host its 2022 event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The event will include hundreds of rare and important historic race cars, fine wine, and gourmet food.
Celebrate harvest at the Annual Vine to Wine Event on 10/23 and discover one of California’s first premium wine producing regions. Santa Clara Valley is a hidden gem wine region nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Diablo Range offering a range of micro climates suited to dozens of wine varietals. Sample artfully crafted, […]
Halloween is a special time of year in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. On October 31, 1916, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was founded, and the day has been celebrated annually since. This year, the village welcomes city dignitaries, costumed kids and beloved pets, residents and visitors alike to enjoy a City Birthday and Halloween Parade through […]
Indulge in fantastic food, great wines and exquisite scenery at the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. Local and visiting restaurateurs, resorts and wineries from all over will team up for dinners and tastings at unique Big Sur locations.
A free public event where Morgan Hill-based artists open up their studios to visitors, who are able to view their artwork and see a bit of the artistic process.
Join Santa and friends as he cruises on the top of a vintage firetruck from Red Engine Rides, followed by a parade of classic and vintage cars from Monterey Touring Vehicles! We will be spreading holiday cheer all over the Monterey area, and stopping along the way for treats and photo opps with Santa for […]
Toast to 2023 with all the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s at Portola Hotel & Spa’s Annual New Year's Eve celebration! The year-end event will include live music, dancing, a buffet dinner, an open bar, champagne toast, and more. The New Year's Eve merriment begins at 7pm on Saturday, December 31, 2022 for guests […]
Discover the wine & culinary delights of Santa Clara Valley and support Morgan Hill’s leading charitable foundation. Proceeds benefit the local community, non-profits, and wineries. Event takes place at Gugliemo Winery Event Center in Morgan Hill, California.
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