November 21-January 1
HOLIDAYS IN YOUNTVILLE
The Holiday Season is a magical time to visit Yountville. The town is glowing with thousands of twinkling holiday lights; holiday music & delicious aromas from their awardwinning restaurants fill the air. Over six weeks, the celebration includes a full calendar of events, a holiday gift guide, and a holiday light tour. www.yountville.com/events/ special-events/ November 24
NAPA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Inside Track
What the Locals are Doing Hop Creek Gastro Pub and Nano Brewery Hop Creek is one of Napa’s favorite local pubs known for their warm, welcoming atmosphere, locally sourced menu, unique house-brewed craft beers, spirits and wine. Their lively Happy Hours are hosted M- F from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. with specials such as $3 off appetizers, $6 house wines, $4 House-brewed beers and $1 off guest beers. Enjoy watching a game at the bar or relaxing with your pooch on the spacious outdoor patio. // 707-257-7708 3252 BROWNS VALLEY ROAD, NAPA • WWW.HOPCREEKPUB.COM
Join the mayor of Napa and all the locals at Veterans Park for this traditional community event. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, cookies and entertainment as local youth groups perform and a 30’ tall Christmas tree is lit up in Veterans Park. A great start to the Holiday Season! www.donapa.com
The Lakeside Grill
November 27
7901 SOLANO AVE., NAPA • WWW.VINTNERSGOLFCLUB.COM
DOWNTOWN NAPA’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Napa’s annual Christmas Parade is a beloved Napa tradition for both kids and adults. Join in on the fun to watch colorful floats, Christmas lights, marching bands, dancers, classic cars, and community groups as through the 2nd and 3d Streets in Downtown. Meet Santa after the parade for pictures and talking to the kids. www.donapa.com December 4
CALISTOGA LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE
Calistoga’s Lighted Tractor Parade is one of Napa’s most popular smalltown holiday events. The annual holiday celebration kicks off the season with an homage to the area’s agricultural heritage. Locals and visitors line up along Lincoln Avenue and cheer on vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks and farm equipment bedecked with dazzling lights and Christmas displays as they compete to win first prize. This popular Napa Valley event, which gets bigger and better each year, is perfect for the whole family. www.visitcalistoga.com
Photo courtesy of Hop Creek Pub
The Lakeside Grill at Vintner's Golf Club is one of Napa Valley’s local’s secrets. Open to the public, the lunch menu offers burgers and hotdogs, a sophisticated menu of sandwiches and salads, and an extensive breakfast menu on weekends. A panoramic view of the golf course and pond, complete with a fountain, provides a picturesque setting for patio dining. Open M-Sun for lunch: 11am-3pm and Fri-Sun for breakfast 9am-1pm. //
The Q Fried Chicken More formally known as the Q Restaurant and Bar, The Q is one of Napa’s most popular places to find fried chicken. Known for their traditional style of southern fried chicken served with a choice of two styles of barbeque sauce or their signature pepper vinegar, they also have a bountiful selection of sides, including four types of coleslaw. While the chicken is offered on the menu daily, on Monday nights a 10-piece bucket goes for $21.95 as long as supplies last. Eat in or carry out. // 3900 BEL AIRE PLAZA D, NAPA • WWW.THEQRANDB.COM
Buster's Southern Barbecue Busters in Calistoga has been serving up southern style BBQ in California since 1965. Located on Rt 29 in the heart of wine-country, Buster fills the streets with the whispering aroma of authentic Louisiana barbecued pork and beef ribs, chicken, tri tip served inside or on the outdoor patio with all the sides. Sundays feature live jazz and blues bands from 3-6pm. Open Mon-Sat from 10am-8pm. // WWW.BUSTERSSOUTHERNBBQ.COM
Copperfield’s Book Club Copperfield's Books, the Napa book lovers' bookstore hosts an online book club from 6-7 pm the second Tuesday of every month. The club features a monthly book selection with mixed genres and topics so there is something for everyone. Copperfield’s compelling sections in cooking, travel, graphic novels and children’s section draw locals and tourists alike. In person book clubs resume in the Fall. // 1300 FIRST ST., # 398, NAPA • WWW.COPPERFIELDSBOOKS.COM/NAPA
Photo courtesy of Busters Southern BBQ
