October in Napa Valley captures the heart of harvest season, as vineyards glow with golden leaves and the air fills with the energy of winemaking in full swing. Cooler days and crisp evenings create the perfect setting for cozy tastings and exploring the region's seasonal bounty. Halloween adds a playful spirit with festive decorations and community celebrations throughout the valley.
HALLOWEEN IN WINE COUNTRY
Pumpkin Carving | Oct 24
Fri. from NOON – 5 pm | Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington St., Yountville, CA
Get creative and enter Yountville’s Pumpkin Carving Contest!
All ages are welcome to participate, with a limit of one pumpkin per person.
- Drop off your pumpkins on Friday, 10/24| 12-5 PM for display
- Voting will take place at the Halloween Carnival on 10/25 from 2-4 PM
- Winners will be announced on Monday, October 27.
Hometown Halloween | OCT 25
Sat. from 11 am – 1 pm
Dress the kiddos up and bring them to downtown Napa for some trick-or-treating. This annual event is when businesses pass out candy. Fun for all.
Candyland Trick or Treat | Oct 31
Fri. from 6 pm – 8:30 pm | Hillside Church: 100 Anderson Rd, Napa, CA
Looking for a fun, safe, and amazing trick-or-treating experience. Bring the family to Hillside Church in Napa for their annual Candyland-themed trick-or-treating event.
Halloween Block Party | Oct 31
Fri. from 3 pm – 10 pm | Yountville: Washington St between Madison & Pedron
Join the town of Yountville for live music, a pooch pageant, a costume contest, local business activities, and fun for all ages! Yountville Community Center is also hosting a Halloween carnival on Sat. Oct, 25, 2 – 4 pm with lots of fun activities & a costume contest.
Revenge of the Rebobs! Musical | Oct 17th – Nov 2nd
Lucky Penny Productions: 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, CA 94558
When a skeptic arrives in Napa Valley on Halloween 1982 to investigate the legendary Rebobs, he's pulled into a local mystery brewing in the hills. "Revenge of the Rebobs!" is the latest collaboration from the creators of "The Real Housewives of Napa Valley" and "A Napa Valley Christmas Carol."
St. Helena Harvest Festival | Oct 18
Sat. from 10 am – 1 pm | St. Helena: Adams St. & Library Ln.
The festival kicks off with a morning Fun Run (1-Mile and 5K) followed by local favorite, the Pet PAWrade (10 a.m.)! After the parade concludes, make your way down our new location of Adams St. and Library Ln to enjoy the full Harvest Festival taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Helena Sidewalk Sale & Homecoming Parade | Oct 3 – 5
Fri • Sale: 10 am – 5 pm / Parade: 2 - 2:30 pm | Downtown St. Helena
This year’s St. Helena High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Oct 3rd, coinciding with the Annual Sidewalk Sale happening from the 3rd – 5th. This means an afternoon full of energy, community spirit, and, most importantly, more locals out and about, ready to shop, sip, and dine in downtown St. Helena.
Harvest Parties
It is that time of year again in Napa Valley, harvest season, which brings many local wineries to have their annual harvest party celebrations. There are just too many to name, but if you are interested in a full calendar of harvest events, check them out here.
200th Harvest Grape Stomp • Oct 5
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards: 24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma
Tamber Bey: 1251 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga
Fall Wine Release Party • Oct 12
Markham Vineyards: 2812 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena
Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza • Oct 12
Healdsburg Plaza: 217 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
V. Sattui Winery: 1111 White Ln, St. Helena
Shadybrook Estate Winery: 100 Rapp Ln, Napa
Herold Harvest Celebration • Oct 25
Mark Herold Wines: 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Napa
There are just too many to name, but if you are interested in a full calendar of harvest events, check them out at the link below:
