Explore the science behind your favorite brew at this adults-only evening at The Tech Interactive. Sample beers from local breweries, try hands-on activities, and chat with brewers about fermentation and flavor. Between tastings, explore the exhibits after hours, catch a DJ set, and browse a market featuring South Bay makers and artisans.
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 7–11 PM
Location: The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market Street, San Jose
Ages: 21+
October 28, 7:30pm | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Foreigner brings its 50th anniversary celebration to The Mountain Winery for a night of classic rock under the stars. The band’s catalog includes enduring hits such as “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Doors open at 5:30pm for the 7:30pm show.
For more information and tickets, visit The Mountain Winery.
September 26–November 1, 5:30–10pm, last entry at 8pm | Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd., Woodside
After dark, Filoli transforms into an immersive Halloween world spanning the historic House, Meadow, gardens, and redwood trails. Follow an original story through glowing landscapes, more than 1,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns, eerie encounters, the Witches’ Village, and a miniature railway with looping trains. Timed-entry tickets are required, and some entry times are already selling out, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
For more information and tickets, visit Filoli.
Year-round, typically Wednesdays & Fridays at 8pm | Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
Discover the darker side of Sonoma on a two-hour evening walk around the historic plaza. The tour blends ghost stories with local history, including tales connected to Mission San Francisco Solano, the Bear Flag Revolt, old barracks, former brothel sites, and some of the characters who shaped early California. Tours run year-round, most often on Wednesday and Friday evenings, though the schedule varies. Advance reservations are required.
For more information and tickets, visit Napa Ghosts & Legends Walking Tours.
Year-round, typically Thursdays & Saturdays at 8pm | Downtown Napa
Explore Napa after dark on a two-hour walking tour through downtown and the city’s former Red Light District. Along the way, hear stories of old brothels, Chinatown, the Napa Asylum, murder, scandal, and local legends, with opportunities to use ghost-hunting equipment during the tour. Tours run year-round, most often on Thursday and Saturday evenings, though the schedule varies. Advance reservations are required.
For more information and tickets, visit Napa Ghosts & Legends Walking Tours.
Winchester Mystery House transforms after dark for Festival Fright Nights, an immersive Halloween experience spread across four themed festival zones with 13 attractions and experiences. Explore haunted houses inside the historic mansion, eerie live entertainment, theatrical encounters, photo ops, seasonal food and drinks, and optional experiences including a Houdini séance and the shadowy Underhouse. Timed-entry tickets are required, and some time slots are already selling out, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
For more information and tickets, visit Festival Fright Nights.
