Art and wine festivals Bay Area 2022

Here are just some of the Bay Area festivals and fairs that await in 2022. The big caveat: As with all things in the pandemic era, everything here is subject to change. Double check locations, dates, times and COVID precautions before you go.

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APRIL

CANCELLED — Pacific Coast Dream Machines: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24. Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. This festival features 2,000 driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world’s coolest cars, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antiques and historic military aircraft will be on display. $15-$40. Dreammachines.miramarevents.com

Unlocked Festival: 4-9 p.m. April 30, Temescal Art Center, 511 48th St., Oakland. Enjoy a host of experimentalists, including Rova Saxophone Quartet, Grex, Tongo Eisen-Martin and Evicshen, at this event that supports Bay Area community spaces and relief efforts for the people of Ukraine. In-person and streaming online. Free. Donations accepted. grexsounds.com/unlocked.html

Himalayan Fair: Spring 2022. Postponed last October, the fair is typically held at Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, with more than 100 vendors, live music, tarot, children’s crafts and food booths. himalayanfair.net/

MAY

Bay Area Book Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7-8, 1569 Solano Ave. #635, Berkeley. Hear spellbind authors and thinkers on indoor and outdoor stages and via livestream, and check out the literary exhibitors, gourmet food booths and a big children’s activity area at Civic Center Park. $15-$20. baybookfest.org

Art on the Main: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15, North Main Street from Civic Drive to Mount Diablo Boulevard., Walnut Creek. Browse the art festival booths for ceramics, glass, paintings, photography and beautiful leather. Enjoy live music and food and wine booths. thewalnutfestival.org/art-on-the-main.html

Livermore Downtown Street Fest: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15, 29 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Browse the food, wine and craft brew booths, enjoy craft vendors, live entertainment and more. Free admission. Tasting passes $20. Kids Zone attractions sold separately. LivermoreDowntown.com

Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: Noon-4 p.m. May 15, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Enjoy California wine, local eats and nationally-known jazz artists, including a musical tribute to jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. $75, including a commemorative wine glass and 15 tasting tickets. hmbwineandjazzfest.com

Ecology Center’s Berkeley Farmers Market Salsa Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Way, Berkeley. This family-friendly event includes latin bands, salsa lessons, salsa demos and tastings and beer, wine and mojitos. Free admission. ecologycenter.org/events/farmers-market-salsa-festival

Fremont Burger & Brew Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21. Capitol Avenue from Paseo Padre Parkway to Liberty Street in downtown Fremont. Sample burgers, sliders and brews from Bay area breweries and food booths and enjoy live entertainment. Includes a Burger Throwdown cooking competition. BurgerandBrewFest.com

World Goth Day Festival: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 21, 707 W. Hornet Ave, Alameda. Immerse yourself in gothic subculture, art, fashion, people, and music, with 56 artists and vendors, full bars, food trucks, tours of a haunted ship, goth DJ’s, circus performers, and live bands. All ages. $10-$149. bit.ly/3P6tSZf

California Roots Music & Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 26-29, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. This reggae, roots and hip hop music fest includes music, local food, art installations and more. $176-$440. californiarootsfestival.com.

Bottle Rock Napa: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. May 27-29. Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. Last year’s music festival featured 80 bands, including The Highwomen, Guns N’ Roses and Foo Fighters, on five stages, as well as gourmet food, wine and beer stalls, a culinary stage and more. The 2022 lineup is tba. Find details at bottlerocknapavalley.com.

Bay Area KidFest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 28-29 and until 5 p.m. May 30. Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord. Enjoy kid-friendly games, rides and activities, food booths and a meet-and-greet with Chase & Skye from “PAW Patrol.” Admission is $8, with fees for food and rides. KidFestConcord.com

Mushroom Mardi Gras: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 28 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29. 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Browse the handicraft booths and gourmet food stalls as you enjoy live entertainment from strolling musicians and street performers, beer and wine gardens, premium wine tasting ($30), cooking demonstrations, a mushroom expo and MunchkinLand for the kids. mhmmg.org/home

Carnaval San Francisco: Festival May 28-29, with parade May 29. The revelry covers 17 blocks in San Francisco’s Mission district, offering five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. Enjoy international food, dancing and live entertainment for families and friends of all ethnic, social and economic backgrounds. Free admission. carnavalsanfrancisco.org

San Ramon Art and Wind Festival: May 29-30, San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Event typically includes kite-making workshops, kite-flying demos, professional kite flyers, children’s activities, arts and crafts and food booths. Free admission. bit.ly/2jzqXuI

Contra Costa County Fair: Mid-May. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch. This county fair is typically held in late spring and includes rides, an Xtreme sports zone, games, live music, an agriculture pavilion, and food and drink booths. Details will be posted here: Contracostafair.com

Oakland Greek Festival: Mid-May. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. In previous years, the fair has included music, dancing, food and wine. Check the website for updated information. Oaklandgreekfestival.com

JUNE

Black Music Month Festival: 2-6 p.m. June 4, 410 14th St., Oakland. A multigenerational festival celebrating Black Music Month with Oakland’s finest Black artists in jazz, blues, country, gospel, and more. Featuring The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Robin Hodge-Williams, Alabama Mike, Miko Marks and more. Geoffrey’s is open to all ages and offers a full bar and $15 soul food plates. $40. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3KWYkSh

Japanese Culture Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4. Previous years’ festivals were held at Mission Plaza, 103 Emmet St., Santa Cruz, with booths and entertainment showcasing Japanese culture, arts and crafts. Free admission. jcfsantacruz.org

Redwood Mountain Faire: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 4-5. Roaring Camp, 5355 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and food and beverage booths. Tickets are $25-$40, kids under 12 are free. Redwoodmountainfaire.com

Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival: June 4-5. Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. Previous years’ festivals included live music, a crafts marketplace, food and wine booths, children’s activities, and a craft beer garden and sports lounge with big-screen TV. Free admission. Festivalnet: bit.ly/3dc6JTw

Huichica Music Festival: June 10-11, Gundlach Bundschu, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. This micro-music festival brings live music, estate-grown wines and farm-to-table food to California’s oldest family-owned winery. Musicians include indie rock and folk artists, such as Allah-Las, ESG, Turnover, W.I.T.C.H., Damien Jurado, La Luz and Woods. $300. huichica.com/

Dia de Portugal Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. This Portuguese heritage celebration includes food and beverage stalls, museum exhibits, live entertainment, a parade, children’s carnival, music and more. Free admission. diadeportugalca.org

Festival Napa Valley: July 15-24, venues across Napa Valley. Enjoy music, wine, food and world-class performances spanning all genres. Featuring symphonic concerts, opera, jazz and dance with world-class artists performing music from Copland and Bernstein to jazz, swing, Broadway, bluegrass and country. Together with the ticketed evening performances, the Festival includes 20-plus free small ensemble concerts at CIA at Copia during the day, July 9-23. For further details and tickets visit festivalnapavalley.com.

Solano County Fair: June 16-19, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. The 73rd annual fair returns to the fairgrounds with carnival rides, music, entertainment, livestock, jams, jellies, quilts and more. scfair.com

Alameda County Fair: June 17-July 10, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Previous years’ fairs included a rodeo, horse racing, monster truck events, carnival, fair exhibits, live music and food and drink booths. Check the website for updated information. alamedacountyfair.com/2022-fair

39th San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival: June 18. Plaza de Cesar Chavez,1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. Come enjoy live blues, R&B and soul music as you savor a large variety of beer and wine plus BBQ and southern-style foods. $20-75. fountainblues.com/

North Beach Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18-19.  North Beach district, San Francisco. Previous years fests included circus performances, Italian street painting, live music, arts and crafts and food carts. Northbeachfestival.org

King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19. Martinez Regional Shoreline Park, 1 Ferry St., Martinez. Enjoy live music, corn hole, bouncy house, face painting and finger-licking food. Free admission and parking. countybbq.com

Vallejo Juneteenth Festival: June 18. Details tba. Traditionally, the event has included live entertainment, food and beverage stalls, craft booths, family health resources and more. vallejojuneteenth.com

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 19. South Berkeley’s five-block Alcatraz-Adeline corridor. In previous years, the festival has included African drumming, jazz, blues, neo-soul, gospel, rhythm and blues and reggae music, as well as exhibits, health screenings, two-on-two basketball tourney, art and crafts and food booths. Berkeleyjuneteenth.org

San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade: June 25-26. In previous years, the celebration has been held at Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, and included 20 stages and venues of entertainment. www.sf pride.or

Marin County Fair — So Happy Together: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 30 through July 4, Marin Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Enjoy outdoor entertainment including concerts, carnival performers and rides, interactive art experiences, the Global Marketplace, the Barnyard, food and drinks, and nightly fireworks. $20-25. MarinFair.org

Temescal Street Fair: Scheduled for June. Temescal District, Telegraph Avenue between 41st and 51st streets, Oakland. In previous years, the fair included music, local artists, carnival rides and food and drink booths. Details will be posted at temescalstreetfair.org.

CANCELLED Pirate Festival: Organizers say the event will return in 2023. In previous years, the festival was held in June at Vallejo Waterfront Park, 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. The festival included a pirate encampment, swimming mermaids, treasure hunts, costume contests, colorful sea folk and a children’s area. Check for updates at norcalpiratefestival.com.

Stern Grove Festival: In previous years the festival was mid June through mid August. 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. Repairs are still underway after flooding ended the 2021 festival prematurely, but check for updates at sterngrove.org as summer nears.

Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival: Last year’s event was held in June in the “Gourmet Ghetto,’ North Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. The festival typically includes chalk art and delicious chocolate. Free admission. Details will be posted at bit.ly/2KrLttm.

Halal Fest: In previous years, the festival was held at the end of June at Town Fair Plaza, 39100 State St., Fremont. The festival typically includes food booths serving Pakistani, Middle Eastern, Arab, Mediterranean, African and American fare, plus global arts vendors and children’s activities. Find updates at halalfest.com.

JULY 4 EVENTS

Here’s just a sampling of possibilities:

Fillmore Jazz Festival: Fourth of July weekend. On Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy streets, San Francisco. This festival typically features live music on multiple stages and 12 blocks of booths offering art, crafts and gourmet food and beverages. fillmorejazzfest.com/

Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., parade, noon-1:30 pm., Main Street, downtown Half Moon Bay. The celebration typically features music, craft beer, wine, cocktails and food trucks. The kids’ fun zone will feature a bungee jump, cornhole and more. july4th.miramarevents.com/about-the-event.html

Antioch 4th of July Parade & Celebration: In previous years, the celebration was held in the City Hall parking lot and the parade on West Second and E streets. Celebration typically includes a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, food booths, a car show and a fireworks show that starts at 9:20 p.m. Check for updates at celebrateantioch.org/event.

California’s Great America: Enjoy the regular rides and amusements, then stay for the fireworks show that’s usually visible from the Flight Deck roller coaster plaza. 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Details will be posted at cagreatamerica.com.

Fairfield 4th of July Parade and Family Activities: In previous years, the 4th of July parade was held downtown with other activities — food booths, live music, contests and more —  at Annex Lawn, 600 Texas St. Look for updates at visitfairfieldca.com/events.

Foster City 4th of July Celebration: In previous years, the celebration included a pancake breakfast, dog show contest, barbecue and pub style trivia. Details will be posted at fostercity.org.

4th of July Community Celebration: In previous years, the celebration was held at Community Park 2, 20 Benton Way, American Canyon, and included a parade, live music and fireworks beginning at dusk (typically 9:30 p.m.). Check for updates at www.cityofamericancanyon.org.

Mountain View Family Celebration: Previous years’ events included riffs on the “adventure under the stars” theme. Last year, that included a 4th of July camping adventure kit with s’mores, a constellation guide, craft kits and camping activity ideas. When the date nears, check for specifics at mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/july4thfireworks.asp

Orinda 4th of July: In previous years, the celebration was held in front of the Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, and included a flag-raising ceremony, fun run, parade and concert. Find details at orindaparade.com/events.html.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3-4. 1001 Fairgrounds Drive SW, Vallejo. In previous years, a fireworks show was offered after a day of rides and live entertainment. Check for updates  at sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.

Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Events: Previous years’ celebrations included a neighborhood parade, mayor’s bike ride and a Red, White and Blue concert at City Plaza. Details will be posted at www.watsonvillerec.com.

JULY 

Stanislaus County Fair: July 8-17. 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.  Previous fairs included nearly life-sized dinosaurs stomping and roaring, a children’s area, live music and exhibits. stancofair.com

ACGA Clay & Glass Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9-10, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. For 29 years, we have celebrated the beauty and whimsy of our California artists’ clay and glass creations. Join us again this year to browse fine and functional art from over 100 influential clay and glass artists. Free. clayglassfestival.com/

Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 9-10, Downtown Los Altos. This 43rd annual festival features distinctive works by artists and craftspeople from around the United States, as well as select vintages from local wineries, a wide variety of foods, all-day free concerts and a Kidzone. Free admission. losaltoschamber.org/

Bastille Day Celebrations: July 14-17, Left Bank in San Jose, Menlo Park and Larkspur. Celebrate the spirit of Bastille Day with rustic, authentic French additions to the restaurants’ lunch, dinner and beverage menus, plus (varies by location) festive blue, blanc and rouge decorations, live music, a stilt walker, a mime, a magician, staff ensembles and costumes. A la carte menu. leftbank.com

Northern Lights Music Festival: July 15-18, Cooks Valley Campground, Piercy. Along with live music performances, the festival includes local and global arts and crafts, regional craft brews and wines, a mindful space for yoga and meditation, organic food offerings and local nonprofit vendors. $329-$699. tixr.com/groups/northernnights

Festival Napa Valley: July 15-24. Venues across Napa Valley. This summer arts festival includes world-class musicians, dancers, artists and gourmet food. Find information updates at festivalnapavalley.org.

Bastille Day Festival and Bal Populaire: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 16, Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco. Previous years’ celebrations included food, wine and beer booths, a vintage Citroen car show, a children’s garden, French Quarter tours, French music, a waiters race and a performance with local French bands. Free. bastilledaysf.org

Sugar Town Festival & Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 16, Rolph at Pomona St., Crockett. Join the Sugartown Festival for its 14th annual great outdoor music festival and street fair featuring arts and crafts, food, beer, wine and live music. Free admission. sugartownfestival.com/

Menlo Summer Fest: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16-17. Santa Cruz Avenue, downtown Menlo Park. The fest features live music, art, food and drink booths, home and garden exhibits, health and wellness displays, kids’ fun zone and more, summerfest.miramarevents.com

Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: July 16-17. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road. The 51st annual festival will include live music, dance, food stalls, whiskey tastings and Scotland and Ireland-inspired athletic spectacles. $10-$20. montereyscotgames.com

Valley of the Moon Music Festival: July 16-31, various locations in Sonoma Valley. This festival of classical and romantic music is performed on period instruments and includes a speaker series providing historical and social context and a free children’s concert. Cost varies. valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/season8

Golden Gate Jazz Festival: 6:30 p.m. July 22-23 and 5:30 p.m. July 24, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave, San Francisco. The inaugural Golden Gate Jazz Festival presented by Tony Saunders will feature three days of jazz and comedy. $85+. presidiotheatre.org/

Art + Soul Oakland: 12 to 6 p.m. July 23, Frank Ogawa Plaza, Downtown Oakland. Art + Soul returns with a free 20th anniversary celebration and live concert as well as lots of great food, beer, wine, artisans, and tons of fun for the entire family! Free. artandsouloakland.com.

Session Fest 2022: 1 to 5 p.m. July 23, Snow Park, 1299 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Join Bike East Bay and Drake’s Brewing Company to enjoy 25+ breweries pouring craft session beers (under 5 percent ABV). Proceeds benefit Bike East Bay. $30-$50. sessionfest2022.eventbrite.com

Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music: July 24-Aug. 2, Santa Cruz. The program typically includes renowned musicians, composers and guest artists. The 2022 lineup is tba. Check for updates at cabrillomusic.org/

Santa Clara County Fair: July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Last year’s events included: interactive STEAM theme (science, tech, engineering, agriculture/art, math) tech displays, plus arts and crafts competitions, livestock and agriculture exhibits, carnival games and food booths. Find ticket, schedule and entertainment details at thefair.org.

Bay Area Playwrights Festival: July 29 to Aug. 7, online and in person at 1616 16th St, San Francisco. The Playwrights Foundation invites audiences to peer into the future of American theater at this 45th annual festival, which spotlights five powerful plays by five exciting new voices, including a screenwriter/playwright whose work is seen on HBO and Shondaland as well as an award-winning novelist. Sliding scale. playwrightsfoundation.org/

Benicia Waterfront Festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30, First Street Green, Benicia. The popular summer event is back with a splash! Benicia celebrates its picturesque waterfront locale with two days of live music, microbrew tastings, arts & crafts marketplace, delectable gourmet foods, and kids’ activity area. $5-$65. beniciamainstreet.org/

Monterey Beer Festival: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 30, Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. This 19th annual beer festival will provide hundreds of beers to sample plus a variety of delicious food available to pair with your beer of choice. $60. Montereybeerfestival.com

CANCELLED Gilroy Garlic Festival: Last year’s festival was held on two weekends at the end of July at Gilroy Presbyterian Church at 6000 Miller Ave. in Gilroy. The festival typically includes games, live music, a cooking contest, cooking demos and a Gourmet Alley lineup of garlicky fare, from succulent scampi to garlic bread. Specifics will be posted at gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com/events.

Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival: The festival is typically held in late July and early August at the Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton and Menlo School. In years past, the festival has attracted top-notch artists, such as the Schumann Quartet and Russian baritone Nikolay Borchev, to the mainstage. musicatmenlo.org/

AUGUST

Santa Clara County Fair: July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Last year’s events included: interactive STEAM theme (science, tech, engineering, agriculture/art, math) tech displays, plus arts and crafts competitions, livestock and agriculture exhibits, carnival games and food booths. Find ticket, schedule and entertainment details at thefair.org.

Outside Lands: Aug. 5-7. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Celebrate live music and Bay Area food, wine, beer and comedy. Line-ups for 2022 are tba. 2021 prices were $165-$855. Details on the 2022 festival will be posted at sfoutsidelands.com.

Mindful Eating Film & Food Festival: Aug. 6-7, Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. This festival features two days of documentaries, film shorts, discussions with filmmakers and actors, and some of the Bay Area’s best vegan food vendors. $12-$139. tickets.marincenter.org/

Fremont Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. August 6-7. Downtown Fremont, along Paseo Padre Parkway and nearby streets. In previous years, this festival boasted more than 500 arts and crafts booths, Kid City, live music and food, beer and wine stalls. fremontfestival.net

L’Chaim Napa Valley – The Jewish Food & Wine Festival: 4 to 8 p.m. August 7, The CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa. Enjoy a smorgasbord of Jewish treats, live music, hands-on art, food and photography classes at this magical day for the soul and the stomach $25-$90. jweekly.com/event/lchaim-napa-valley-3/

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2022: Aug. 12-14, Plaza de César Chavez Park, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. Enjoy a mix of international stars, emerging artists and local gems playing jazz, blues, R&B, New Orleans and Latin music. $30-$190. Summerfest.sanjosejazz.org

Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 13, North Shattuck District, Berkeley. With no fees to artists, areas of sidewalk are assigned for you to create your own fanciful chalk drawings. The theme for this year is “Chalking Beautiful Music”.  There will also be a chalk art contest, chocolate tastings, crafts, kids activities, food trucks, beer, wine, and musicians! Free. anotherbullwinkelshow.com/chocolate-chalk-art/

Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Laurel District, 4222 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. Join this celebration with amazing music, food and artisan booths. Free admission. laureldistrictassociation.org

Crystal Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. The 30 booths at this annual fair offer gems, jewelry, beads and metaphysical healing tools. $15. crystalfair.com/

Gravenstein Apple Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13-14, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol. Join Sonoma County Farm Trails in celebrating the return of “the sweetest fair in Sonoma County.” Enjoy live music, all things Gravenstein, local food, arts and crafts, kids activities, farm demonstrations and craft cider, craft beer and wine. $10-$125. gravensteinapplefair.com/

Italian Family Festa: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, History Park San Jose, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. The Italian Family Festa celebrates all things Italian, including delicious food, music, crafts, bocce, a grape stomp, cultural offerings and a wine tasting garden. Free admission. italianfamilyfestasj.org/

Art in the Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 21, Susana Park, Estudillo St., Martinez. The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) will host its 51st Art in the Park following a two-year pandemic hiatus. Come and enjoy fine arts and crafts created by local artists, along with a silent auction, live music, food trucks and beverages including wine and beer. Free. martinezarts.org

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 26-27. University Ave., Palo Alto. Browse 300 fine art and contemporary craft displays and the work of more than 60 Italian street painters. Check out the children’s art studio, as well as the sculpture plaza and food and drink stalls. Free. Festivalnet: bit.ly/3DJMvLz

Festa Coloniale Italiana: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 1600 block of Stockton Street, San Francisco. A celebration of Italian and Italian-American culture, music, food and heritage, The Festa Coloniale Italiana offers kid-friendly arts and crafts, face painting, traditional Italian dance lessons and a performance by the Fratello Marionettes, while adults can enjoy a spritz or wine by Capo Isetta and Highway 12. Feast on Italian food and wine, Tony Gemignani’s famous cannoli, Gio Gelati and more. Free. sfiacfoundation.com

Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27-28, Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega. The Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival features a beautiful art and fine craft marketplace, delicious food of all kinds, a tasting with more than 40 wineries and breweries, three stages of entertainment and fun kids activities. $12-$40. bodegaseafoodfestival.com/

Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival: Aug. 27-28. In previous years, the festival was held at Plaza De Cesar Chavez Park, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. Events typically include live entertainment and food and drink booths, as well as a parade on Market Street. svpride.com/

Waterbar’s Annual Oysterfest: 12 to 3 p.m. Aug. 28, 399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Waterbar restaurant is bringing back its annual OysterFest, a celebration of sustainable oysters, food and fun where oyster enthusiasts are encouraged to “unhinge” their favorite delicacies on Waterbar’s bayside patio. $90. waterbarsf.com/

Rosie Rally Home Front Festival: Last year’s festival, sponsored by the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, went virtual for two weeks in August. The festival will repeat its virtual campaign in 2022. Plans for an in-person festival have not yet been set. Check for updates at rosietheriveter.org.

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: In previous years, the festival was held in August at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 170 S. Market St., San Jose. The celebration typically includes more than 120 jazz performances on 12 stages in downtown San Jose. Details will be posted at Summerfest.sanjosejazz.org.  

Strawberry Festival: Last year’s festival was held in August in downtown Watsonville and included sweet treats, family activities and live entertainment. Check the Watsonville Parks and Recreation website for details: bit.ly/3vOOtXm.

Japanese Summer Festival: This festival is typically held in August at the Diablo Japanese American Club, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord. It usually includes taiko, judo and kendo, obon and classical Japanese dance, Ikebana flower arranging, children’s games, a crafts boutique and sushi stalls. Check for 2022 updates at diablojaclub.com/summer-festival.

Kids ‘N Fun Festival: Previously, the festival was held in August at the Memorial Park Amphitheater, 21163 Anton Way, Cupertino. The festival typically includes children’s activities, games, performances and international food booths. The event’s 2022 dates and details will be available this spring on the city of Cupertino’s website: bit.ly/3pIpZxE.

Burlingame on the Avenue: Will be held in August on Burlingame Avenue in Burlingame. In previous years it featured jazz, rock and blues bands. For updates check the city’s website: bit.ly/2HMLMNA.

Hayward Zucchini Festival: The last zuke festival — in 2019 — was held in August at Southland Mall in Hayward. The event typically includes a vast array of zucchini dishes, a zucchini-growing contest, live music, arts and crafts booths, children’s rides and food stalls. Find updates for 2022 at hayward-ca.gov/discover/calendar?page=19.

Hot San Jose Nights: Last year’s event was held at the end of August at  Reid-Hillview Airport, 2500 Cunningham Ave., San Jose. The event typically includes a classic car show, airplanes on display, military tank rides, a STEAM festival for children, live music and small aircraft flights for kids ages 8-17. Free. Updates can be found at hotsanjosenights.com.

Pleasanton Harvest Festival: Last year’s festival was held in August at Alameda Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. The autumn-themed event typically includes craft booths and food and drink stalls. Tickets are $4-$9. Find updates at https://harvestfestival.com/pleasanton.

SEPTEMBER

King’s Mountain Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 3-5, Kings Mountain Firehouse and Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Artist booths will pop up around the Kings Mountain Fire Station as the forest becomes an outdoor gallery displaying some of the finest handmade arts and crafts from over 120 vendors. Families will also  find lots of old-fashioned fun activities including crafts and games in Kiddie Hollow. Free. kingsmountainartfair.org

Bizerkeley Food Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sep. 4, 2727 Milvia St., Berkeley. The Bizerkeley Food Fest is the city of Berkeley’s first and only vegan food festival that will feature over a dozen food vendors and more to bring our community together outdoors in a safe and preventative fashion. $15-25. thebizerkeleyvegan.com/foodfest

SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 4, Casa de Cultura, 1901 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day with an outdoor festival  featuring live music, a children’s village, a beer and caipirinha bar, authentic Brazilian food and artisan booths. Free admission. brasarte.com

Cinema Calistoga: 6 p.m. Sept. 7-9, Mount View Hotel & Spa, 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. The Napa Valley Film Festival’s inaugural Cinema Calistoga brings food, wine and film together with three special screenings following a dinner inspired by each film. The series kicks off Wednesday night with “Big Night” starring Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, “The Trip to Spain” starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon on Thursday, and “I am Bolt,” a documentary about legendary track star Usain Bolt, on Friday. $150. bayareane.ws/3KdWX39

San Francisco Fringe Festival: September 8-17. Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco. The 30th annual festival features live in-person theater and unpredictable stage shows by more than 20 performers and ensembles. Find the complete line-up and ticket information when the event draws closer at fringefestivals.com/festival/san-francisco-fringe-festival.

Festa Italia: Sept. 9-11, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. The 88th annual festival features authentic Italian cuisine, great music, dancing, crafts and more. Free admission. festaitaliamonterey.org

Avocado Margarita Food and Drink Festival: Sept. 9-11, Tidelands Park, 300 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. This three-day festival will showcase unusual margaritas and gourmet avocado dishes complemented by the picturesque backdrop of Morro Rock and bay views and the work of Central Coast chefs, bakers, mixologists and musicians. $25-$175. avomargfest.com/

Coastside Community Celebration: 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 10, Johnston House, 110 Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is celebrating 50 years of open space preservation, restoration and education at this event featuring wildlife presentations, agricultural demonstrations, historical tours of Johnston House, food trucks, live music and an insect Discovery Lab. Free admission. openspace.org/50

Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival: Sept. 10-11. Pittsburg Marina. In previous years, the festival has included seafood booths, jet ski races, arts and crafts, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, live entertainment and wine and beer stalls. Free admission. Find updates at pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, Castro Street, Mountain View. Browse handcrafted work by 300 of America’s top artists and makers, enjoy a classic rock revival concert by the Houserockers and taste through the specialty food booths, wine and beer booths. Free admission. mountainview.miramarevents.com/

Chile, Mole, and Pozole Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 11, Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. Get ready for an adventurous taste of Mexican cuisine and traditions. The School of Arts and Culture will host its fifth annual Chile, Mole, Pozole festival which celebrates Mexican Independence Day with traditional cuisine, salsa tasting, live music, dancing and fun for the entire family. $5 admission. schoolofartsandculture.org/

Solano Avenue Stroll: Sept. 11. Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany. This street fair features live entertainment, food booths, handicrafts, a parade and rides. Free. bit.ly/1AvLAHb

Santa Cruz County Fair: Sept. 14-18. County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. In previous years, the fair has included carnival rides, livestock exhibits, food booths, live music and children’s activities. Find updates and ticket prices at www.santacruzcountyfair.com.  

CommonGround Arts Festival: Sept. 16-25, Santa Cruz. This new festival of place-inspired, outdoor work will be hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County. The 10-day event focuses on temporary and performative public art projects and site-responsive installations across the area’s natural and built environments, connecting people, stories and landscapes. Free. santacruzmah.org/commonground

Bier! Brezeln! Bratwurst!- Oktoberfest Redwood City: Sept. 16-26, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Redwood City’s eighth annual Oktoberfest celebration will feature more than 1,100 feet of “family style” bench seating, plenty of fun, merriment and music, dancing, tasty food, cold beer and other beverages. Find more details at redwoodcity.org/oktoberfest.

Bark in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 17. William Street Park, S. 16th and E. William streets, San Jose. In previous years, this event has included dog costume and tail-wagging contests, dog agility demonstrations and vendor stalls for humans and dogs. barksanjose.org  

Rancho Day Fiesta: 12 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17, Sanchez Adobe, 1000 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica.  Take a trip back to the 1840s, when Don Francisco Sanchez raised cattle for the hide-and-tallow trade at his Rancho San Pedro. At this living history event, visitors are invited to make adobe bricks, stamp leather, dip candles, make corn husk dolls, churn butter and participate in other rancho-era activities, including learning how to dance as the early Californios did. Free admission. historysmc.org/

Iranian Film Festival: Sept. 17-18, virtual screening rooms. Welcome to the first independent Iranian film festival – now in its 15th year – outside of Iran. This year’s festival will present 50 films from Iran, USA, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Greece, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Denmark ranging from fiction to documentary, short and animation. $14-$130. iranianfilmfestival.org/

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Downtown Lafayette. Join the Lafayette Art & Wine festivities which include  live music on four stages from the Bay’s top cover bands, a marching band, California wine and craft beer booths, art and handmade craft booths, and a variety of fun kids activities. Free admission. lafayettefestival.com/

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17-18, Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. The 65th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is the place for amazing art, crafts, music, food, and community fun. The longest running West Coast juried art festival showcases more than 130 highly competitive fine artists from around the country. $20. mvfaf.org

Monterey Jazz Festival: Sept. 23-25, Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The festival typically features scores of artists performing on eight stages. The 2022 lineup as well as ticket and other information will be posted at: montereyjazzfestival.org  

Mare Island PedalFest: Sept. 25, Mare Island, Vallejo. A family-friendly all ages cycling event with multi-faceted activities for cyclists of all levels and abilities: racers, bike tourists and cycling spectators. Experiences include: Lap of the Shipyard; Kids Bike Rodeo and Urban Cyclo-cross races. Check website for updates: mareislandpedalfest.com

SF Irish Film Festival 2022: Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Delancey Street Theatre, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco. The SF Irish Film Festival at Delancey St. Theater in September opens with “Nothing Compares,” the story of Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame, and closes with “Joyride” a charming road-trip comedy starring Olivia Colman. Mid-festival you can enjoy an evening of short film and two documentaries, “Young Plato” and “Ulysses.” Prices TBD. sfirishfilm.com/

Hinterland West Literary Festival: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave., San Francisco. The festival returns with a lineup of acclaimed writers and scholars from Ireland, including Fintan O’Toole, author of “We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland,” Catriona Crowe, Liz Nugent, Myles Dungan and locals Noah Griffin and Carl Nolte. Events take place at the Consulate General of Ireland and the UICC. $15-$75. hinterlandwest.org/

Almaden Art & Wine Festival: Typically held in September at Almaden Lake Park, corner of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue, San Jose. The festival usually includes food and wine booths, live entertainment and a children’s zone. Details for 2022 will be posted at almadenwine.org.

Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes: In previous years, the fiesta was held in September on the Civic Center lawn in downtown Los Gatos. The fiesta generally offers more than 220 artist booths, children’s activities, live music and food, wine and beer stalls. Free. Find updates at lgfiesta.org.

Folsom Renaissance Faire & International Jousting Tournament: Last year’s fair was held in September at Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford St., Folsom. The fair typically features more than 800 costumed entertainers, plus shopkeepers and artisans, an international jousting tournament and food and drink booths. Look for updates this summer at folsomfaire.com/.

Pacific Coast Fog Fest: This festival is usually held in September in Pacifica along Palmetto Avenue. Past years have included a parade and marching band competition, live music, sand sculpture demo, 200 arts and crafts booths, food and drink stalls, plus a Family Fun Fest. Find more details at pacificcoastfogfest.com.

Salsa Festival: In previous years, the festival was held in late September in downtown Redwood City. The festival typically includes live salsa music, salsa dancing and salsa tasting, plus a tequila tasting, hands-on art projects, children’s play areaand food stalls.  Check Redwood City’s website for details: bit.ly/3IyscVh.

Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival: In previous years, the festival was held in September at  Lake Merritt, Oakland. The country’s largest dragon boat festival typically features teams from around the world competing in 40-foot dragon boats, plus food carts, cultural arts performances, a kids zone and arts and crafts booths. Updates can be found at sfdragonboat.com.

Capitola Art & Wine Festival: In previous years, the festival was held in September at Capitola Village, Capitola, and included art exhibits, live music, food and wine booths and a kids area with free admission. Find updates capitolachamber.com/art-and-wine-festival.  

Aloha Outrigger Races: Last year’s event was held in September at the Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Events typically include outrigger races, island-style music and Polynesian dancing. Check the city of Santa Cruz’s website for updates at bit.ly/3Gsz04J.

OCTOBER

Taste of Africa Festival: 10 a.m. Oct. 1, 2400 First St., Livermore. This 10th annual festival promotes and celebrates African and African diaspora cultures with everything from a community drum circle to a reading library, outdoor art, music and dance performances, and delicious food from local African chefs. Free admission. livermorearts.org/events/taste-of-africa-3/

Mavericks Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1, Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay. Kicking off the Mavericks big wave surf season for the revamped digital Mavericks Awards, this festival will feature live bands, local craft beers, wine, and cocktails, kids activities, as well as great food options from Sam’s Chowdermobile and Pacific Catch. There will also be a U.S. Coast Guard safety exercise in the harbor waters in the morning, and a huge Education Zone with organizations that help support and protect the coast and community. Free admission. mavericksawards.com

Corks, Forks, Rhythm and Brews: 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, Alameda. Held in the heart of the Bay Area at the scenic Alameda Point, the event features California’s best wineries, spirits, breweries, gourmet food, restaurants and live entertainment to benefit the Alameda Boys & Girls Club’s education and youth development programs throughout the year. $100-$200. corksforksonthepoint.com/

Tiburon Wine Festival: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, Point Tiburon Plaza, 1701 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Join the festivities for extraordinary wine, food and live music. Featuring wines from both established and small production wineries, the Tiburon Wine festival offers the chance to experience new wines and savor old favorites from Napa, Sonoma and as far afield as Italy and Hungary. $95. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3KWJywo

Filipino Barrio Fiesta: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore Valley Arts honors Filipino American History Month with the seventh annual family-friendly event featuring dance, music, food, art and history. Free admission. livermorearts.org/events/filipino-barrio-fiesta-2/

Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival: Oct. 7-8, Sonoma Valley. Sonoma County’s vintage festival celebrate its 198th grape harvest in the birthplace of California wine. Enjoy wines from 50+ wineries, notable chefs and restaurants, 40+ artisans and makers, the time-honored Grape Stomp competition, live music and family-friendly activities. $75-$350. valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org/

Emeryville Art Exhibition: Oct. 8-30, location TBD. The 36th annual Emeryville Art Exhibition serves as a celebration of the city’s thriving collective creativity, with artist exhibits, a site-specific dance performance by Nancy Karp + Dancers, and a poetry workshop and reading. Free. emeryarts.org/

Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival: Oct. 9-16, various times and locations in San Francisco. Mutiny Radio, a San Francisco-based nonprofit community radio station, is staging a comedy takeover with 98 comics performing at eight venues and a final-day comedy-frenzy block party hosted by the local station. $0-$30. mutinyradio.fm/

Silicon Valley African Film Festival: Oct. 13-16, Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. The 11th annual festival celebrates films from Ghana to Guyana, Botswana to Brazil and Uganda to United States, centering authentic stories and voices of seasoned and emerging creatives from the African continent and its diaspora. $50-$100. svaff.org/

Beer City Fest: 12 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Alameda Point, 1801 Ferry Point Road, Alameda. This beer festival will feature more than 30 local and regional beers, ciders, kombucha and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The day includes the Alameda Pint 10k/5k and an afternoon of live music, games and circus performers on the waterfront. $51-$70. beercityfest.com/alameda/

Monterey Beer Festival: 12:30-5 p.m. Oct. 15. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The festival will showcase a wide array of new craft brews, plus live music and food booths. Find details at WhatsupMonterey: bit.ly/31JhFps

How Weird Street Faire: 12 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Howard and Second Streets, San Francisco. Themed “Close Encounters Of The Weird Kind,” this year’s festival will feature eight stages of world-class electronic music representing diverse genres and styles, an Art Alley and a How Weird Marketplace of unique fashions, as well as an eclectic menu of food and drink offerings from food trucks and local restaurants. $20-$35. howweird.org/

50th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 501 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Join the 50th annual festivities for monster pumpkins, live music, a parade, fine art, crafts, fabulous food and drinks, expert pumpkin carvers, a Pumpkin Run, pie-eating and costume contests. Free admission. pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com

Fairfax Irish Festival: 12 to 11 p.m. Oct. 21-23, The Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. More than 30 music and dance acts will populate Fairfax for the 11th annual Fairfax Irish Festival. Venues include The Fairfax Pavilion, Wu Wei Tea Temple, Sorella Cafe, Way Station Smokehouse & Beer Garden for a weekend of excellent music, dance and fun. Free admission. fairfaxirishfestival.com/

Sound Summit Music Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, The Historic Mountain Theater, Ridgecrest Blvd., Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley.  This daylong festival of great music returns to the slopes of Mount Tam. $65-$120. soundsummit.net/

SF Cheese Fest 2022: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22, Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Blvd., Richmond. California artisan cheesemakers will showcase their fare while guests sip local wines, beer and ciders and enjoy live music. $98-$176. eventbrite.com/e/sf-cheese-fest-2022-tickets-405365106947

WhiskyFest: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission St., San Francisco. WhiskyFest offers the opportunity to sample hundreds of whiskies from around the world—including single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, French, Australian, Indian, and craft-distilled whiskies. Distillery representatives will be on hand at their pouring booths, while educational seminars, featuring their own tastings, will be running throughout the evening as well. $295-$375. whiskyadvocate.com/whiskyfest/san-francisco/

Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival: Scheduled for fall 2022. In previous years, the festival was held at Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon. Enjoy an afternoon of tastings with local wineries and breweries, artist and craft vendors, food trucks and live bands. bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

Festival of Globe’s India Day Festival: Last year’s festival was held in October at 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, and nearby streets. Events typically include a kids corner, rides and games, food festival, dance competition and grand parade. Free admission. Check for updates at www.fogsv.com. 

NOVEMBER

Fiesta Alameda: 12 to 5 p.m. Nov. 5, Alameda Point Taxiway, 2149 Ferry Point, Alameda. This inaugural fiesta celebrates Latin music, dance and culture. Join as we jump to the beats and partake in a range of Latin fare, Mexican beers and craft cocktails. Artists of all ages are invited to try their hand at traditional Mexican crafts and to peruse the wide selection of arts vendors from Alameda, Oakland and beyond. Free admission. eventbrite.com/e/fiesta-alameda-tickets-411726564237

New Works Festival: Nov. 6-13, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. The 19th Annual New Works Festival offers a preview of tomorrow’s theatrical hits with a lineup of new plays and musicals in the early stages of development. $20-$48. theatreworks.org/

California Independent Film Festival: Nov. 10-17, various Bay Area locations. This showcase for independent, foreign and mainstream films gives film lovers an opportunity to see world-class films and meet filmmakers from around the world. Prices TBD. caiff.org/

San Mateo Harvest Festival: Last year’s festival was held in November at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. The event typically includes craft booths and food and drink stalls. Tickets are $4-$9. Find updates at harvestfestival.com/san-mateo

Napa Valley Film Festival: Last year’s festival was held in November in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. The festival typically includes more than 100 new independent films screened alongside awards-season contenders at venues throughout Napa Valley. Attendees enjoy interactions with visiting filmmakers and celebrities, film Q&As, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings and an array of parties and winemaker dinners. Find updates at  NapaValleyFilmFest.org 

Christmas in the Park: The 2021 holiday festival in San Jose ran from Thanksgiving through the beginning of January. It typically includes more than 500 decorated Christmas trees, animated displays and an inflatable beer and wine garden along with nightly entertainment. In addition, Blinky’s Illuminated Holiday is a mile-long drive-through at San Jose’s Lake Cunningham Park with 12 themed areas, 100,000 synchronized lights and a custom holiday soundtrack. When the date nears, find specifics for 2022 at Christmasinthepark.com.

DECEMBER

Great America Winterfest: The 2021 festival ran from December through New Year’s Day at 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. In addition to the usual rides, the festival typically includes holiday attractions, such as a chance to send letters to the North Pole, Santa’s workshop, cookie baking in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and ice skating. Find updates at cagreatamerica.com/events/winterfest

Fairy Winterland: Last year’s festival ran the last two weeks of December at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. It included twinkly lights and culturally-diverse holiday displays, a Black Santa and a Festival of Lights Parade with treats for the kids. childrensfairyland.brushfire.com/fairyland/518645

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