Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated five of the top events this month so you don’t have to. Less researching and more enjoying your time in the area. Enjoy!
Featured Photo: Bel Ragay
Sebastopol Cemetery Walk
Oct 1–2
Six vignettes depicting the lives of Sebastopol residents from 1874-1997 will be performed at the Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, followed by dessert.
More info: wschs.org
Blues, Brews and BBQ
Oct 2
Downtown Napa shifts its focus to beer with a day dedicated to the frothy beverage. Sample brews from Saint Archer, Hop Valley and others, while noshing on ribs and brisket and listening to eight bands such as I*Ko Yaya, Andre Thierry and the Marshall Law Band, and maybe some zydeco if y’all behave.
More info: donapa.com
Emmylou Harris
Oct 4
The 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Awards recipient known for crossing pop, folk, country and roots music is joined by special guests Marisa Anderson and William Tyler.Â
More info: lutherburbankcenter.org
STS9
Oct 8–9
Call it primordial or celestial (or whatever state your mind is in) but the sonic amplification of electronica melded with acoustic drums, keyboards and guitar is the band’s signature sound. Tycho joins for a DJ set.
More info: oxbowriverstage.com
Raptor Hike
Oct 24
Bring binoculars and comfortable shoes to listen to your guide while walking on the rugged terrain of the Estero Americano near Bodega Bay; then watch some remarkable aerialists as they swoop and dip on the trades as they make their way south during an annual migration event.
More info: westcountyhawkwatch.com
Hoot n’ Howl
Oct 30
An event at the witching hour invites participants to celebrate all things nocturnal at a Hallowe’en themed event for budding naturalists — the grand finale is watching bats exit a barn on their nightly forays. Registration is presently full, join the waitlist! And check out their other events earlier in the month.
More info: lagunafoundation.org
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