Annual Butterfly Days celebration

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 […]

Scarecrow Fest in Los Olivos

Don’t miss our Scarecrow Festival in Santa Ynez Valley! Walk around the charming town of Los Olivos to see all the scarecrows, and vote for your favorite. You’ll see scary […]

Gilroy Gardens Halloween

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 […]

Brookshire Farms Pumpkin Patch

Bring the whole family to this charming, small-town vibe pumpkin patch and fall festival. Spend a day picking out the perfect pumpkin for carving, try your luck in the corn […]

Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta

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 […]

Atascadero Colony Day

The parade will start at 10 a.m. and run down El Camino Real from Davis Auto Body to West Mall and Palma Ave. by Sunken Gardens. The Festival will start […]

Pier Under the Stars

The Ventura Pier is, in many ways, Ventura’s centerpiece; living history, front and center. And it is a fine thing to know where we came from. Pier into the Future […]

Surf n’ Suds Beer Festival

Surf ‘N Suds, rated one of the country’s best beer festivals (proof below), returns to Ventura’s San Buenaventura State Beach. Live music, food trucks and over 60 craft breweries, ciders, […]

Oktoberfest SLO

Oktoberfest SLO is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating German music, food and beer. This year’s event will be held at the iconic Madonna Inn Expo Center. Tickets are limited, […]

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Meet the Makers

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 […]