Pajama Storytime: A Cozy Evening at the Library

Join Us for a Special Pajama Storytime!

We're pajammin' together! Children ages 4 and up are invited to a warm and whimsical evening in the Napa Library Children’s Room for a special Pajama Storytime featuring Ziggy Marley’s delightful book Pajammin'! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m.

What to Expect

• Come dressed in your coziest pajamas

• Enjoy engaging stories

• Join in music fun

• Take part in a hands-on activity perfect for young learners

Hosted by Miss Luog

Miss Luog will be leading this special event and can’t wait to share a night of comfort, creativity, and community with you all.

See You There!

We’re so excited for this cozy celebration. Bring your pajamas, bring your smiles, and get ready to have fun pajammin’ together!

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
October 17-18, 2026

Join us October 17-18, 2026 to celebrate the spectacular 54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off festivities on Monday, October 12, on the IDES Grounds.

Will we see another world-record breaking pumpkin in Half Moon Bay in 2026 at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 12th?

Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with Ranger Erin from City of Napa Parks and Recreation!

St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival

Festival Information

The Hometown Harvest Festival is St. Helena’s most beloved fall event for the young and old, held on the third Saturday in October each year. The Hometown Harvest Festival features live music, wine and beer, a food alley, a kids zone, and an array of arts and crafts vendors.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATION: Library Lane & Adams Street

Pet PAWrade - Registration Now Open

Pets of all shapes and sizes (under 300 lbs.) are invited to show off their best Halloween costumes at our Annual Pet PAWrade during the Hometown Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17th at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

Click HERE to sign your furry friend up 

St. Helena Harvest Festival Band, Entertainment, and Vendor Schedule

Enjoy a full day of performances and entertainment, plus more than 70 artisan and nonprofit vendors. When you’re ready for a bite or a drink, stop by the Food & Beverage Lot for delicious local eats and refreshing beverages.

2026 Stage Line-Up:

• 11 a.m.: St. Helena Cheer Team 

• 11 a.m.: St. Helena Legacy Dance Collective 

• 11:45 a.m.:  Sol Flamenco 

• 12:35 p.m.:  Boot Scoot With Cat- Line Dancing 

• 1:35 p.m.:  Funky Dozen

St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk are both organized by St. Helena's CORE Community Fitness. The 5K will begin at 7:45 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. The start line is at Oak Avenue near Adams Street, and the registration area and finish line are near the St. Helena Elementary School on Adams Street. 

Learn more and register for the 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk

Vendor and Nonprofit Information

The Application period has now closed. For consideration, email us at recreation@cityofsthelena.gov

For any questions, please contact the Parks and Rec department at recreation@cityofsthelena.gov

Get ready for a spooky and fun afternoon, just for teens!

We'll have a showing of Hotel Transylvania and a glowing ghost diorama craft along with plenty of snacks. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Ages 11 - 18.

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
October 17-18, 2026

Join us October 17-18, 2026 to celebrate the spectacular 54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off festivities on Monday, October 12, on the IDES Grounds.

Will we see another world-record breaking pumpkin in Half Moon Bay in 2026 at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 12th?

Town of Yountville, Pumpkin Hunt

October 26 - October 30

Explore town in search of all 8 Pumpkins! 

Start your adventure by stopping by the Yountville Community Center to pick up your map, which will guide you to each hidden location. As you discover them, place the matching on your game board to mark your progress. When you’ve found them all, return your completed map to the Community Center to receive your prize!

Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington Street

Time: Monday - Friday. 9 am - 5 pm

Town of Yountville, Pumpkin Hunt

October 26 - October 30

Explore town in search of all 8 Pumpkins! 

Start your adventure by stopping by the Yountville Community Center to pick up your map, which will guide you to each hidden location. As you discover them, place the matching on your game board to mark your progress. When you’ve found them all, return your completed map to the Community Center to receive your prize!

Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington Street

Time: Monday - Friday. 9 am - 5 pm

Nothing strange here at all. Probably.

Something has taken over the library. Choose your scare level before you enter. Just don’t expect everything inside to stay where you left it.

Tuesday, October 27th, 5 PM – 8 PM

Thursday, October 29th, 5 PM – 8 PM

AFTER HOURS - Saturday, October 31st, 5 PM – 8 PM

Crafted and presented by the Teen Volunteers of the Suisun City Library

Town of Yountville, Pumpkin Hunt

October 26 - October 30

Explore town in search of all 8 Pumpkins! 

Start your adventure by stopping by the Yountville Community Center to pick up your map, which will guide you to each hidden location. As you discover them, place the matching on your game board to mark your progress. When you’ve found them all, return your completed map to the Community Center to receive your prize!

Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington Street

Time: Monday - Friday. 9 am - 5 pm

Town of Yountville, Pumpkin Hunt

October 26 - October 30

Explore town in search of all 8 Pumpkins! 

Start your adventure by stopping by the Yountville Community Center to pick up your map, which will guide you to each hidden location. As you discover them, place the matching on your game board to mark your progress. When you’ve found them all, return your completed map to the Community Center to receive your prize!

Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington Street

Time: Monday - Friday. 9 am - 5 pm

Nothing strange here at all. Probably.

Something has taken over the library. Choose your scare level before you enter. Just don’t expect everything inside to stay where you left it.

Tuesday, October 27th, 5 PM – 8 PM

Thursday, October 29th, 5 PM – 8 PM

AFTER HOURS - Saturday, October 31st, 5 PM – 8 PM

Crafted and presented by the Teen Volunteers of the Suisun City Library

Town of Yountville, Pumpkin Hunt

October 26 - October 30

Explore town in search of all 8 Pumpkins! 

Start your adventure by stopping by the Yountville Community Center to pick up your map, which will guide you to each hidden location. As you discover them, place the matching on your game board to mark your progress. When you’ve found them all, return your completed map to the Community Center to receive your prize!

Yountville Community Center: 6516 Washington Street

Time: Monday - Friday. 9 am - 5 pm

CRC’S No Sweet Trick-or-Treat 2026

Bring your children for trick-or-treat fun | Traiga a sus pequeñines a un evento de Halloween.

Community Resources for Children invites families for a Halloween event filled with Tricks, Treats and Fun!

Bring your children dressed in their favorite costume and come enjoy the festivities with:

• Trick-or-Treat (for non-candy, non-food items) at Community Resources for Children along with other nonprofits in our building

• Spooktacular Fun & prizes

• Vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin!

• Capture sweet smiles and memories

• Free oral screening for children ages 6 months and older courtesy of Queen of the Valley Children's Mobile Dental Clinic

Location: Community Resources for Children
3299 Claremont Way, Suite 1 | Napa, Ca 94558

For questions please contact:
Fransine Villasenor at (707)253-0321 | fvillasenor@crcnapa.org

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¡Community Resources for Children invita a las familias a un evento de Halloween lleno de Actividades, Regalitos y Diversión!

Traiga a sus pequeñines vestidos con su disfraces favorito y disfruten de un evento divertido con:

• Trick-or-Treat (sin dulces ni comida) en Community Resources for Children junto con otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro de nuestro edificio

• Diversión de Halloween y regalitos

• Examen oral gratuito para niños de 6 meses en adelante, cortesía de Queen of the Valley Children's Mobile Dental Clinic

• Capture dulces sonrisas y recuerdos en nuestro espacio para fotografías

• Voten por su calabaza decorada favorita!

Ubicación:
Community Resources for Children
3299 Claremont Way, Suite 1 | Napa, Ca 94558

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con:
Fransine Villasenor at (707)253-0321 | fvillasenor@crcnapa.org

*By participating in this event, you are granting Community Resources for Children full permission to take photographs, videos and other types of media recordings of your child (children) for promotional and marketing purposes.

*Al participar en este evento, Usted está otorgando a Community Resources for Children permiso para tomar fotografías, vídeos y otros tipos de medios de comunicación de usted y su hijo/s con fines promocionales y de comercialización.

Join us for a spooky party where we celebrate Halloween with candy, crafts, snacks, and more! This is the perfect stop for Halloween fun. We hope to see you. Everyone is welcome!

Hometown Halloween in downtown Napa

Parents can bring their children to trick-or-treat in downtown Napa between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. More than 100 businesses will display black and orange balloons, an invitation for kids to visit. Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley fall festivities will be in First Street Napa from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Craft stations provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley will offer pumpkin painting and face painting, seasonal sips, and more. 1300 First St., Napa Napa County Historical Society is one of the stops. Stop by the “haunted” Goodman Library at 1219 First Street for candy and chilling décor.

American Canyon's Halloween at the Plaza

Costume Contest

The event starts at 3 p.m. in the parking lot near American Canyon Orthodontics, Dr. Nichelini's office, starting with a small parade followed by the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded.

Trick or Treat

Community members are welcome to trick or treat with the business community from 3-5 p.m. in the Canyon Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

When

Past event dates

• Friday, October 31, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location

Canyon Plaza, 3417 Broadway Street, American Canyon, 94503, View Map

We had to cut the caviar from the budget. 😂

So we’re doing the next best thing: a FREE Halloween Pre-Parade Party. 🎃

Come to The Village at 4 PM in costume for plaster painting, open play, music + a costume contest before we head to the Calistoga Halloween Parade at 6.

🍷 And yes, wine will be available at Happy Hour pricing for the grown-ups.

October 31 | 4 PM | FREE

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot online ahead of time. Walk-ins are welcome only if space allows.

Halloween Block Party

YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY!

Date: Saturday, October 31

Time: 5 - 9 PM, Children's activities 5 - 7:30 pm

Where: North End of Washington Street

Get ready for an evening of Halloween fun, community, and celebration! You will enjoy live music, food, drinks, costume contest, and dancing.

Nothing strange here at all. Probably.

Something has taken over the library. Choose your scare level before you enter. Just don’t expect everything inside to stay where you left it.

Tuesday, October 27th, 5 PM – 8 PM

Thursday, October 29th, 5 PM – 8 PM

AFTER HOURS - Saturday, October 31st, 5 PM – 8 PM

Crafted and presented by the Teen Volunteers of the Suisun City Library

Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat Lane

Join the fun on Friday, October 31, as the Annual Halloween Parade returns as a City of Calistoga event. Families line up at 5:45 p.m. in Pioneer Park, and the parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. down Lincoln Avenue, ending at the Community Center and Police Department parking lot. Following the parade, enjoy a brand-new Trunk or Treat from 6:00–8:00 p.m., featuring decorated cars, candy, and festive family fun.

Community groups, businesses, and individuals are invited to host a trunk. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/calistogahalloween

Día de los Muertos Celebration

UpValley Family Centers and Nimbus Arts will host the annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration! This free festival will include children’s arts and crafts activities, live music and dance performances, and beautifully decorated altars.

WHEN: November 1, 2026, at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Napa Valley College, Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574

MusicTime in the Library
with Festival Napa Valley

Free to attend
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, email Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department.

Hora de música en la Biblioteca
con el Festival Napa Valley

Entrada gratuita 
Esta hora de música en la Biblioteca ofrece conciertos divertidos e interactivos para niños (de 2 a 8 años) y sus familias. Estas actuaciones atractivas animan a los asistentes a descubrir diferentes instrumentos musicales mientras bailan junto con los músicos en vivo para contar historias o explorar temas interesantes. Desde superhéroes y animales hasta ballet, ópera, títeres, naturaleza, amistad y más. ¡Cada concierto está lleno de música movida y GRAN diversión!

Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Para preguntas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico al Departamento de educación de Festival Napa Valley. 

2026-2027 Schedule:

Saturday, October 10  |  Sábado 10 de octubre
Silly & Spooky Monster Mash featuring Jay Benson, bassoon
& Jesse Micek, keyboard
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, November 7  |  Sábado 7 de noviembre
Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Bonitas,
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, December 19  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
Winter Wonderland featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, March 6  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, April 3 |  Sábado 3 de abril
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, May 1  |  Sábado 1 de mayo
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with Ranger Kevin from Napa Parks and Recreation! This program is bilingual (English and Spanish).

MusicTime in the Library
with Festival Napa Valley

Free to attend
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, email Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department.

Hora de música en la Biblioteca
con el Festival Napa Valley

Entrada gratuita 
Esta hora de música en la Biblioteca ofrece conciertos divertidos e interactivos para niños (de 2 a 8 años) y sus familias. Estas actuaciones atractivas animan a los asistentes a descubrir diferentes instrumentos musicales mientras bailan junto con los músicos en vivo para contar historias o explorar temas interesantes. Desde superhéroes y animales hasta ballet, ópera, títeres, naturaleza, amistad y más. ¡Cada concierto está lleno de música movida y GRAN diversión!

Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Para preguntas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico al Departamento de educación de Festival Napa Valley. 

2026-2027 Schedule:

Saturday, October 10  |  Sábado 10 de octubre
Silly & Spooky Monster Mash featuring Jay Benson, bassoon
& Jesse Micek, keyboard
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, November 7  |  Sábado 7 de noviembre
Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Bonitas,
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, December 19  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
Winter Wonderland featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, March 6  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, April 3 |  Sábado 3 de abril
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, May 1  |  Sábado 1 de mayo
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

MusicTime in the Library
with Festival Napa Valley

Free to attend
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, email Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department.

Hora de música en la Biblioteca
con el Festival Napa Valley

Entrada gratuita 
Esta hora de música en la Biblioteca ofrece conciertos divertidos e interactivos para niños (de 2 a 8 años) y sus familias. Estas actuaciones atractivas animan a los asistentes a descubrir diferentes instrumentos musicales mientras bailan junto con los músicos en vivo para contar historias o explorar temas interesantes. Desde superhéroes y animales hasta ballet, ópera, títeres, naturaleza, amistad y más. ¡Cada concierto está lleno de música movida y GRAN diversión!

Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Para preguntas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico al Departamento de educación de Festival Napa Valley. 

2026-2027 Schedule:

Saturday, October 10  |  Sábado 10 de octubre
Silly & Spooky Monster Mash featuring Jay Benson, bassoon
& Jesse Micek, keyboard
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, November 7  |  Sábado 7 de noviembre
Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Bonitas,
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, December 19  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
Winter Wonderland featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, March 6  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, April 3 |  Sábado 3 de abril
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, May 1  |  Sábado 1 de mayo
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

MusicTime in the Library
with Festival Napa Valley

Free to attend
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, email Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department.

Hora de música en la Biblioteca
con el Festival Napa Valley

Entrada gratuita 
Esta hora de música en la Biblioteca ofrece conciertos divertidos e interactivos para niños (de 2 a 8 años) y sus familias. Estas actuaciones atractivas animan a los asistentes a descubrir diferentes instrumentos musicales mientras bailan junto con los músicos en vivo para contar historias o explorar temas interesantes. Desde superhéroes y animales hasta ballet, ópera, títeres, naturaleza, amistad y más. ¡Cada concierto está lleno de música movida y GRAN diversión!

Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Para preguntas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico al Departamento de educación de Festival Napa Valley. 

2026-2027 Schedule:

Saturday, October 10  |  Sábado 10 de octubre
Silly & Spooky Monster Mash featuring Jay Benson, bassoon
& Jesse Micek, keyboard
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, November 7  |  Sábado 7 de noviembre
Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Bonitas,
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, December 19  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
Winter Wonderland featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, March 6  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, April 3 |  Sábado 3 de abril
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, May 1  |  Sábado 1 de mayo
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

MusicTime in the Library
with Festival Napa Valley

Free to attend
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, email Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department.

Hora de música en la Biblioteca
con el Festival Napa Valley

Entrada gratuita 
Esta hora de música en la Biblioteca ofrece conciertos divertidos e interactivos para niños (de 2 a 8 años) y sus familias. Estas actuaciones atractivas animan a los asistentes a descubrir diferentes instrumentos musicales mientras bailan junto con los músicos en vivo para contar historias o explorar temas interesantes. Desde superhéroes y animales hasta ballet, ópera, títeres, naturaleza, amistad y más. ¡Cada concierto está lleno de música movida y GRAN diversión!

Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Para preguntas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico al Departamento de educación de Festival Napa Valley. 

2026-2027 Schedule:

Saturday, October 10  |  Sábado 10 de octubre
Silly & Spooky Monster Mash featuring Jay Benson, bassoon
& Jesse Micek, keyboard
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, November 7  |  Sábado 7 de noviembre
Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Bonitas,
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, December 19  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
Winter Wonderland featuring Dr. Vincent Pierce, harp
10:30am at Napa Library  |  Biblioteca de Napa

Saturday, March 6  |  Sábado 19 de diciembre
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, April 3 |  Sábado 3 de abril
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon

Saturday, May 1  |  Sábado 1 de mayo
10:30am at American Canyon Library  |  Biblioteca de American Canyon