Festive Fall Fun In Silicon Valley

Welcome back to the Homes of Silicon Valley blog… this is one of our favorite annual pieces to write and we hope you enjoy it too! Myself and my team don’t ‘just find houses’ for individuals and families, but we strive to create the lifestyles that they love. That involves not only the place where you eat dinner, play board games and rest your heads… but also the communities you live in and the offerings that happen there.

The fantastic thing about Silicon Valley is that there is always SO much to do – there is virtually something (and often too many things!) for everyone, of every age and interest. While it would be impossible to compile every thing to do in one place, we have featured 10 highlights happening this fall (and many this weekend!). Enjoy!

*While all information is deemed accurate at the time of publication, please be sure to contact event venues directly to ensure accuracy of timing, location and any changes to details below. Have fun!

1. Terra Amico Farms Fall Harvest Fest | Saturday, October 21st from 10am-3pm

Buy pumpkins. Pick tomatoes. Shop locally grown flowers. Enjoy the true spirit of the South County at this charming family farm. Free entry.

2. 25th Annual Mask Making Festival | Saturday, October 21st from 12pm-4pm

This free, annual Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation event offers a lot of family fun! Make masks, play carnival games, take frightening photos, see a Thriller performance and more. A community tradition!

3. Food Truck Fly-In | Saturday, October 21st from 10am-3pm

The San Martin Airport is featuring their 3rd Annual Food Truck Fly-In as a day of aviation and community fun (and food!) for the whole family. Aircraft fly-overs, air crafts on display, skydive demonstrations, a classic car show… and delicious local food trucks! (Rumor has it that depending on weather… tethered hot air balloon rides will be available too!) See all the updates on FB: https://fb.me/e/1jBXpJmAf.

4. Campbell Oktoberfest | Saturday Octobe 21st from 10am-6pm and Sunday, October 22nd from 10am-5pm

It’s an ongoing Campbell celebration of all things German entering its 28th year! The Annual Campbell Oktoberfest features 100+ arts and crafts booths, some of the Bay Area’s best bands and of course plenty of opportunities to sip wine and beer. Free parking. Pre-purchase drink tickets available at CampbellOktoberfest.com.

5. Candlelight Concerts SF: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Thursday, October 26th @ 9pm

While most seats are sold out, a few spots remain for a Thursday evening performance of Halloween-inspired music under the gentle glow of candlelight at St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco. A unique multi-sensory experience lasting 60 minutes for ages 8+.

6. SPOOKtacular Night At Almaden Lake Park | Friday, October 27th from 4-8pm

Designed for ages 3-12 and with a cost of only $8, this fun & affordable evening offers lakeside trick-or-treating, games, face painting, arts and crafts and photo opps! The evening ends with a free screening of Hocus Pocus – outdoor movie nights are the best, right?!

7. Halloween Hoopla | Saturday October 28^th 10am-1pm

Part of the Los Altos Parks & Recreation Department Fall Family Fun Days, this community center events features crafts, movies and more for all ages. The next one isn’t until December… email kbrecher@losaltosca.gov with any questions!

8. Orchard Days At Filoli Gardens | Saturdays & Sundays Thru October 29^th

Snack on autumn delights. Play in the hay maze. Build a scarecrow. Relax in the walnut grove. Every season at Filoli Gardens in Woodside offers an exceptional experience for the senses and fall is no exception. Advance reservations recommended, General Admission Tickets start at $36 for adults ($26 for youth aged 5-17).

9. Unhinged: Housewarming | Select Days & Times Thru Halloween

The Winchester Mystery House is now offering what they taut as a ‘a new terrifying chapter’ of their most haunting show to date! Experience an indoor haunt, a thrilling outdoor show, outside scare zone, limited-time Halloween museum, interactive games, food and drinks, sideshow entertainers, and themed photo opportunities. Most shows available at 7:15pm and 10:15pm, see calendar for remaining availability.

10. The Mountain Winery | 2023 Events Thru November 4th, 2023

If you did not attend an event at the famed Mountain Winery this summer, it is not too late! There are 3 concerts remaining from October 20th until October 31st, plus a 2023 Vine To Wine Event on Saturday, November 4th. The next opportunities for music at this venue are not until May 2024… and fall is stunning here! Check it out.

Have an amazing fall...

Mark Barber

Homes of Silicon Valley

mark@homesofsv.com