At the start of October I rounded up everything worth doing in Napa this month. Some of it has come and gone (so long, circus and Makers Market). But October is not done with us yet. Here's what's still left, with my honest take on each.
Tuesday, October 20, 8 PM (doors at 7) at the Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street, downtown Napa. Ages 12+, tickets required.
The 40th anniversary tour: the full film on the big screen with a live band playing the soundtrack. A little nostalgia, a lot of magic.
My two cents: the best date night on the list. If you're reading this before 7, you can still make it.
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8 AM to noon at 1100 West Street, downtown Napa. Saturdays run year-round; Tuesdays run through December 22. Remaining October dates: Saturday the 24th, Tuesday the 27th, and Saturday the 31st.
My two cents: Saturday for the social hour, Tuesday if you hate crowds. Come for the produce, leave with dinner plans.
Tuesday, October 27, 6 PM (doors at 5) at the Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street. Ages 2+, and kids 16 and under need an adult with them.
My two cents: parents know every word, no judgment. This is a big night out for the smallest people in your house, and they will talk about it for weeks.
October 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 2110 Euclid Avenue, Napa. A free outdoor neighborhood haunt with hand-crafted props. The display lights are on daily from dusk to 10 PM. Friday the 30th is special-effects night from 7 to 9 (no walk-through), and Halloween night runs 6 to 9. Tune to 103.9 FM when you visit for the spooky soundtrack.
My two cents: free scares are my love language. Hand-crafted props, a neighborhood yard turned full haunted cemetery, and serious Halloween spirit.
Saturday, October 31, 1 to 5 PM at Trefethen Family Vineyards, 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue. $100 per person ($80 for members), and you need to RSVP: call 707.255.7700 or email [email protected].
A daytime costume party on the historic winery grounds, with Trefethen wines and just the right amount of spooky.
My two cents: costumes plus wine country is the most Napa thing imaginable, and I mean that as a compliment.
Save this list and send it to the friend who always ends up making the plans. Check with organizers before you head out, because times, tickets, and weather can change.
And if all this Napa talk has you thinking about actually living here, that's my day job. Reach out anytime.
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