Best Things to Do in Napa Valley This October

Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Napa Valley Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month! Less researching and more having fun. Enjoy!

Feature photo courtesy of Clos du Val.

A large group of runners gather at the starting line under a red inflatable archway that reads "Athletic Feat" at the Napa Half Marathon—one of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley This October. Volunteers and spectators stand nearby on a cloudy day, with a timing clock visible to the right of the arch.
Photo courtesy of @athleticfeat

October 5

Scenic, rustic and winding roads will take you from the start at Skyline Park through the vineyard lined neighborhoods in a charming countryside setting. Finishers of the Half Marathon will be greeted with a bottle of Napa Valley wine and all race finishers will receive a custom medal.

A diverse group of children and adults gather at a starting line beneath an arch made of green, gold, and purple balloons, ready for a race. Some participants wear numbered bibs. The setting is outdoors in Napa Valley with trees, a mountain, and a clear sky—one of the best things to do here this October.
Photo Courtesy of St. Helena Parks and Recreation.

October 18

Celebrate the fall season at the Hometown Harvest Festival! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring everything from a 5K & Community Fun Run, a Pet Pawrade and a street fair. Live music, local wines and beers and delicious food will abound, and arts and crafts vendors will share their creations along the street fair. The kids zone makes this the best spot for people of all ages!

Downtown Napa’s Hometown Halloween (2024 event, not updated with 2025 dates on owner's website!)

Trick or Treat your way through downtown Napa. Stores displaying black and orange balloons have treats for the taking!

Hometown Halloween 2024

A cheese spread and wine selection at Bouchaine winery
Photo courtesy of Bouchaine.

October 19

Led by sommelier and cheese expert Marija Jovanovic, this “Cheese Alchemy” session explores how milk from goat, sheep, cow, and buffalo transforms into distinct cheeses — each with unique textures and personalities. Discover the secrets behind the alchemy of aging, and enjoy perfectly paired Bouchaine wines that elevate every bite.

A smiling couple stomping grapes in a wooden barrel at a vineyard—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this October. The man, sporting a beard, wears a light-colored shirt and maroon pants. The woman holds a glass of wine, wearing an off-shoulder blue top and jeans. Grapevines and a wooden pergola adorn the background.
Photo courtesy of Grgich Hills Estate.

Available by Booking

Hop aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train to Grgich Hills Estate where you’ll learn how to stomp grapes and enjoy a private wine tasting.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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