Decorate your very own sugar skull with our take-home kit! Colorful sugar skulls have long been part of the Mexican culture. They are used as decorations on graves and altars during Day of the Dead.

All supplies provided. This kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations while supplies last. Ages 11+.

¡Decora tu propia calaverita de azúcar con nuestro kit! Las calaveritas de azúcar han sido parte de la cultura mexicana durante mucho tiempo. Se utilizan como decoración en tumbas y altares durante el Día de Muertos.

Proporcionados todos los materiales. Este kit estará disponible en todas las bibliotecas del condado de Napa hasta agotar todos los materiales. Para edades 11+.

Decorate your very own sugar skull with our take-home kit! Colorful sugar skulls have long been part of the Mexican culture. They are used as decorations on graves and altars during Day of the Dead.

All supplies provided. This kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations while supplies last. Ages 11+.

¡Decora tu propia calaverita de azúcar con nuestro kit! Las calaveritas de azúcar han sido parte de la cultura mexicana durante mucho tiempo. Se utilizan como decoración en tumbas y altares durante el Día de Muertos.

Proporcionados todos los materiales. Este kit estará disponible en todas las bibliotecas del condado de Napa hasta agotar todos los materiales. Para edades 11+.

Decorate your very own sugar skull with our take-home kit! Colorful sugar skulls have long been part of the Mexican culture. They are used as decorations on graves and altars during Day of the Dead.

All supplies provided. This kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations while supplies last. Ages 11+.

¡Decora tu propia calaverita de azúcar con nuestro kit! Las calaveritas de azúcar han sido parte de la cultura mexicana durante mucho tiempo. Se utilizan como decoración en tumbas y altares durante el Día de Muertos.

Proporcionados todos los materiales. Este kit estará disponible en todas las bibliotecas del condado de Napa hasta agotar todos los materiales. Para edades 11+.

Decorate your very own sugar skull with our take-home kit! Colorful sugar skulls have long been part of the Mexican culture. They are used as decorations on graves and altars during Day of the Dead.

All supplies provided. This kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations while supplies last. Ages 11+.

¡Decora tu propia calaverita de azúcar con nuestro kit! Las calaveritas de azúcar han sido parte de la cultura mexicana durante mucho tiempo. Se utilizan como decoración en tumbas y altares durante el Día de Muertos.

Proporcionados todos los materiales. Este kit estará disponible en todas las bibliotecas del condado de Napa hasta agotar todos los materiales. Para edades 11+.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating your own mini nicho box: a small, decorative shadow box honoring a loved one. All supplies will be provided, and all ages are welcome.

For this month's crafternoon we will be showing our thankful spirit by making vibrant and festive pom-pom cornucopias. All ages are welcome, and all supplies are provided.

✨ October Playdates! ✨
Napa Moms has partnered with @cityofnapa Parks & Recreation to bring you FREE Wiggle Room playtime for ages 0–5.

📅 Fridays - October 10 & October 24
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 3144 Jefferson Street, Napa

Bring your little ones for drop-in play, fun, and connection. Adult participation required. 💕

Directed by Olivia Cowell with Music Direction by Dr. Christina Howell.

NVC Performing Arts and Cafeteria Kids Theater co-production

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Performances will take place over two weekends:

• October 17th at 7pm

• October 18th & 19th at 2pm

• October 24th at 7pm  

• October 25th & 26th at 2pm

All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.

9-11:30am- please arrive a little early to sign in

Parking is Limited – Street Parking Only – Please Carpool

We will be working with our partners at City of Napa Parks and Rec! To celebrate City of Napa’s Arbor Day, we will be planting trees at Vineyard Park and mulching sections of the park that need it. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather, and bring your water bottle.

Meet at the entrance to Vineyard Park, at 2473 Cabernet St, Napa.

Please Register in Advance

If you have questions, please contact Ashley@NapaRCD.org

Are you ready for some serious kid-powered entrepreneurship? Look no further than the upcoming Children's Business Fair right here in the beautiful Napa Valley! Kids of all ages are welcome to apply to showcase their innovative ideas and creative talents in a fun-filled, family-friendly atmosphere. From handcrafted jewelry to pet-sitting services and lemonade stands galore, these young entrepreneurs will be selling their wares and putting their business skills to the test. And who knows – you may just discover the next young millionaire in the making! So grab the whole family and come support our future leaders as they learn to think outside the box and turn their dreams into reality. See you at the fair!

Mentorship: NVC will be offering workshops for the kidpreneurs (aged 5-17) who signed up for the fair. These workshops will focus on essential business basics like understanding target customers, budgeting, marketing strategies, and setting actionable goals for success. Dates and times TBD.

Apply to be a part of it 

Accepting applications from kids ages 5-17 who either already have a business or are looking to launch a venture of their very own. 

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

This is the day for parents to dress their kids (and themselves, if they wish.) in their Halloween finest, and come Downtown to Trick or Treat. Between 11 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, the sidewalks will be packed with children looking for a sweet handout.

Businesses will be displaying black and orange balloons at their doors, an invitation for kids to visit. The odds are really good that they will get a treat, not a trick. Even if you don’t have children, get yourself a coffee or cool drink, find a good place to sit, and watch the fun.

All of Downtown: Main St., 1st,2nd St., 3rd St.

🎃Halloween at the Yountville Veterans Home on October 25th @ 12- 2PM. The Home will be hosting a Halloween Trick or Treating event for all! 🖤A collaboration with the Tim McGraw Foundation, the Town of Yountville, and the Veterans Home of California- Yountville.

🧡Enjoy this fun event before joining us at the Yountville Community Centers Halloween Carnival on Saturday, 10/25 @ 2-4PM. It's a day full of Halloween Fun!

Save the date: Halloween Carnival in Yountville!

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun at the Yountville Community Center on Saturday, October 25 from 2–4 PM! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and plenty of non-candy prizes. Don’t miss the costume contest at 3:15 PM! Come dressed to impress (no weapons or scary costumes, please!).

This FREE event is open to all, but designed especially for children 10 and under. Bring the whole family for a safe, festive, and fun-filled celebration in the heart of Yountville. No registration required!

Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St

Saturday, October 25 | 2–4 PM

Directed by Olivia Cowell with Music Direction by Dr. Christina Howell.

NVC Performing Arts and Cafeteria Kids Theater co-production

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Performances will take place over two weekends:

• October 17th at 7pm

• October 18th & 19th at 2pm

• October 24th at 7pm  

• October 25th & 26th at 2pm

All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.

Join us at the library for a Halloween hangout just for teens! Get into the spooky spirit with a fun afternoon of creepy crafts, a not-too-scary movie, and tasty Halloween-themed snacks.

Whether you're here to get creative, relax with a film, or just snack with friends, we’ve got you covered. Costumes are welcome—but totally optional! For ages 11-18.

Celebrate Italian heritage! Enjoy an afternoon listening to Italian music, indulging in food and sweets, sampling premium Italian varietal wines from 40 California wineries, sipping an espresso, savoring a gelato.

Have fun at the Family Corner with Italian-themed arts and crafts, face painting, music, coloring books, stories, and bocce ball. Hosted by Piccola Scuola di Santa Rosa.

Find some special treasures at the silent auction.

Browse the display depiciting the history of Italians in Santa Rosa.

Games and prizes throughout event.

Food by Cibo Rustico Pizzeria and other local restaurants. Coffee by Land and Water.

Admission is free.

This event is made possible by North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation, D'Argenzio, Cibo Rustico Pizzeria, Risorgimento and Sostevinoble. Part of proceeds from all food and beverage sales to benefit the North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation.

Vineyard Experience & Grape Stomping

Step into Napa Valley’s harvest traditions with an interactive vineyard experience designed to celebrate the art and culture of grape growing. Guests will start with a guided walk through the vines to observe and learn about the seasonal rhythms of the vineyard, as told by the farmers themselves. The experience continues with a hands-on (or should we say feet!) activity that connects participants with the shared artistic experience of the centuries-old tradition of grape stomping.

This event combines education, tradition, and creative participation, honoring the agricultural heritage of Napa Valley.

Attendance is limited to 30.

Ticket includes: immersive vineyard walk guided by the grapegrower, followed by a good old-fashioned grape stomp! 

Location: Elkhorn Peak Cellars Estate Vineyard, 200 Polson Rd., Napa, CA 94558.

Your attendance helps support one of Napa Valley’s small family farms and a verified Micro-Producer. Thank you for your support, and we’re excited to share our agricultural heritage with you.

When purchasing tickets, it doesn't matter if you select "pickup" or "ship" at checkout. No need to bring your ticket — we will have a list of confirmed guests at check-in. For any questions, please call 707-255-0504 or email info@elkhornpeak.com.

This event complies with Napa County’s Temporary Event standards as outlined in Chapter 5.36.

Día de los Muertos

 Don’t miss our 17th annual “Día de los Muertos” Community Celebration!

A major highlight of our fabulous fall season is our “Día de los Muertos” celebration on Sunday, November 2 from 12:00 – 4:00pm in St. Helena at the Napa Valley College Upper Campus. This is a magical event thanks to the mighty collaborative efforts between Nimbus Arts and the UpValley Family Centers. This amazing cultural tradition is a wonderful chance to see community altar exhibits, special art installations, music, dance, delicious culinary delights, historical displays, and free traditional crafts for the whole family! A Nimbus Favorite! For more information or to VOLUNTEER contact info@nimbusarts.org

We continue to offer our Día de los Muertos Community Altar Project designed to honor the love we have for our community, and for loved ones who are no longer with us. For this special altar we also encourage our community to also

bring personal items or mementos to be displayed with your flores candle holder. Nimbus will also provide marigolds to adorn your display.

Our studios will be open to paint your FREE ceramic candle holder, then make it the centerpiece of your family's addition to our community altar display. This community art installation will be on display Sunday, November 2nd at the Día de los Muertos Celebration.

Register to request one of the 60 Flores candle holders available, then sign up to paint your Flores in our studios! All supplies provided.

DIA - 1 Sunday, October 26 1:00- 3:00pm

(Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult partner.)

The Día family arts, crafts, and our community altar Flores art program are generously sponsored by the Damian Maldonado Family Foundation, and the City of St. Helena and the We are deeply thankful for their support.

Directed by Olivia Cowell with Music Direction by Dr. Christina Howell.

NVC Performing Arts and Cafeteria Kids Theater co-production

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Performances will take place over two weekends:

• October 17th at 7pm

• October 18th & 19th at 2pm

• October 24th at 7pm  

• October 25th & 26th at 2pm

All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.

Join us in honoring Día de los Muertos with a special screening of Coco and a craft activity. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Preschool Storytime - American Canyon Library

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. For kids ages 3 to 5.

Celebrate the season with a fun-filled day at First Street Napa! Enjoy hands-on craft stations for pumpkin painting and face painting, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley. Sip on seasonal beverages as you stroll through the festivities and soak in the autumn vibes.

Come dressed in your best costume and dance to the lively beats of DJ Brian Indelicato, the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend. This family-friendly celebration is free and open to the public, making it an ideal outing for all ages.

The Academy Award-winning smash hit Coco (Best Original Song, Best Animated Feature Film) stars a music-loving boy who makes a dazzling journey to the Land of the Dead to reunite with his great-great-grandfather. Rated PG

Kids’ Tickets Half-Off!

Concert Extras

Custom Food and Beverages: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a custom drink inspired by the movie Coco. Kids can enjoy the Poco Loco, a sparkling, tropical, non-alcoholic fruit punch, while grownups can add rum or tequila for a Muy Loco margarita. Hot chocolate and Mexican hot chocolate, along with festive themed snacks for the holiday, including tamales and skull cookies, will also be available.

Art Installation: Día de los Muertos
Peruse dedicated altars and festive art installations created by local artists for the San Francisco Symphony’s annual Día de los Muertos concert on Saturday, November 1. On display until November 12.

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!

Family Storytime - Napa Library

Cost: Free

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today.

Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.

Violinist and visionary Étienne Gara and members of his trailblazing ensemble Delirium Musicum wow students with Halloween-inspired selections from the full orchestra’s upcoming album, Cabinet of Curiosities. The morning features a daring fusion of old-world virtuosity and modern edge, performed with the string ensemble’s trademark intensity and flair.

This concert is made possible by the generous support of Kenneth and Deborah Novack.

Happy Halloween ghouls and ghosts, the American Canyon library is celebrating with a spooktacular party!

Stop by the library for a fun-filled family friendly afternoon featuring crafts, games, prizes, and candy.

Napa Halloween Carnival – A Spooky Good Time!

🎃👻 Trick-or-Treat the Safe & Fun Way!

The Halloween Carnivals at BGCNV turn our clubhouses into spooktacular wonderlands, filled with carnival games, safe trick-or-treating, and endless fun! This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way for kids to enjoy Halloween in a safe and festive environment.

🌟 Why Attend?

• Play carnival games and win fun prizes

• Enjoy safe, supervised trick-or-treating

• Come in costume and enter the costume contest

• Experience a night of thrills without the chills!

🎟 Become a Sponsor!
Your support helps provide decorations, candy, games, and activities to ensure every child has a safe and unforgettable Halloween experience.

🔗 Have questions? Contact us at info@begreatnv.org

Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat Event

Next date: Friday, October 31, 2025 | 05:45 PM to 08:00 PM

Join the City of Calistoga for the free Halloween Parade on October 31! Line-up is at 5:45 p.m. in Pioneer Park, parade starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends in the Police Dept. parking lot. From 6–8 p.m., enjoy Trunk or Treat with decorated cars, candy, and Halloween fun. Questions? Call Calistoga Recreation at 707-942-2838.

Swing by the Home Depot at 9 am until they run out for a free kid’s workshop!

Every first Saturday of the month.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Napa Dia de los Muertos aims to create a family-friendly event where our diverse Napa community feels seen and heard through art, tradition, music, dance, and food; and where the spirit of Dia de los Muertos is driven by cultural awareness, understanding, and acceptance.

Descripción general: 

El Dia de los Muertos de Napa tiene un intencion de crear un evento familiar donde nuestra diversa comunidad de Napa se sienta visible y escuchada a través del arte, la tradición, la musica, la danza y la comida; y donde el espíritu del Dia de los Muertos sea impulsado por la conciencia cultural, la comprensión y la aceptación.

Preschool Storytime - American Canyon Library

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. For kids ages 3 to 5.

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!

Family Storytime - Napa Library

Cost: Free

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!

Family Storytime - Napa Library

Cost: Free

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s great to be grateful! Come celebrate the season with jazz pianist Stu Llanes Manzano.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Preschool Storytime - American Canyon Library

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. For kids ages 3 to 5.

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!

Family Storytime - Napa Library

Cost: Free

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s great to be grateful! Come celebrate the season with jazz pianist Stu Llanes Manzano.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Preschool Storytime - American Canyon Library

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. For kids ages 3 to 5.

Preschool Storytime - American Canyon Library

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. For kids ages 3 to 5.

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!

Family Storytime - Napa Library

Cost: Free

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Swing by the Home Depot at 9 am until they run out for a free kid’s workshop!

Every first Saturday of the month.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Celebrate the Holidays at Bale Grist Mill Historic State Park

December 7, 2025 – 10:00am-2:00pm

$5 per person (under 2 years old free entry)

Every winter, the Bale Grist Mill hosts a 19th century holiday celebration, pioneer style!

Enjoy making a clove pomander or wreath of rosemary for your home, string popcorn and cranberries for the tree, write a letter to Santa in calligraphy and seal with red wax, and other activities to help get in the holiday spirit. Children especially enjoy decorating gingerbread cookies or cutting paper snowflakes.

There are demonstrations throughout the day on things like lace making, wool spinning, waxed egg decorating and milling demonstrations. Cookies and cider will be served too!

Get into the Holiday Spirit at the 2025 Makers Market Outdoor Series!
Date: Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Location: First Street Napa
Time: 11am–5pm

'Tis the season for cheer, craftsmanship, and meaningful holiday finds!
The 2025 Makers Market Outdoor Series is back—bringing together a merry mix of local artisans, makers, and small businesses to help you check off your holiday gift list with heart and style.

Festive live music
Handcrafted gifts & seasonal décor
Jolly fun for all ages

Bundle up, browse unique treasures, and make your spirits bright with a joyful day of holiday shopping under the open sky!

Tag your shopping buddies and mark your calendars! Can't wait to see you there!
#MakersMarket #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #HandmadeWithLove
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Are you a local maker/artist/crafter who's interested in selling your goods at the market?
Register here: https://makersmarket.us/maker-registration/

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the clarinet with Morgan Nilsen as she shares the music of Klezmer and Hanukkah.

MusicTime in the Library is a Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.
Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the clarinet with Morgan Nilsen as she shares the music of Klezmer and Hanukkah.

MusicTime in the Library is a Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.
Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

A fun unstructured play program inside the gym at Napa Parks and Rec’s temporary location at 3144 Jefferson St. The perfect place for you and your littles to come play, learn and get their wiggles out! Wiggle Room is a great place to have play dates or come spend some quality time being active with your child or grandchild. This is a parent/grandparent/guardian participation class.

The Wiggle Room drop in fee of $7 will admit all children under 4 yrs from a single household.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s great to be grateful! Come celebrate the season with jazz pianist Stu Llanes Manzano.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s great to be grateful! Come celebrate the season with jazz pianist Stu Llanes Manzano.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tenor Sidney Ragland and soprano Angela Ragland share a few of their favorite duets and invite young audience members to discover opera.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

Admission-free. Entrada gratuita.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tenor Sidney Ragland and soprano Angela Ragland share a few of their favorite duets and invite young audience members to discover opera.

A Festival Napa Valley Arts for All program, supported in part by the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation and the Napa County Library.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo y los fondos Arts for All del Festival Napa Valley, la Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, y la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa.

Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.

Presented in collaboration with Napa Valley College as part of their 6th Annual ¡Viva Mariachi! celebration, today’s Novack Concert for Kids features Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis Bilingual Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona, an award-winning ensemble whose members performed on Good Morning America in 2023. A pre-concert Mariachi instrument petting zoo organized by the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Music Connection program gives students the opportunity to experience some hands-on learning about this rich musical tradition and its origins.

This concert is made possible by the generous support of Kenneth and Deborah Novack.

Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.

Ming Luke guest conducts Festival Orchestra Napa in a fun and informative concert of favorites to showcase the full range orchestra instruments. Young audience members will be introduced to the various elements of music including dynamics, tempo, texture, and form and will experience a pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 9am, presented in collaboration with the Napa Valley College Music Department and Napa Valley Education Foundation's Music Connection program. Attendees interested in touring the Napa Valley College campus after the concert are encouraged to reach out to the Festival education department early.

This concert is made possible by the generous support of Kenneth and Deborah Novack.