Harvest Faire and Steam Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Harvest Faire and Steam Festival presented by Kinetic Steam Works and Roaring Camp Railroads.

Native Plant Fair

Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley

Come celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society during its annual Native Plant Fair. Vendors will be selling nature-related items both days of the sale, there will be a silent auction, and Sunday is Family Day!

CALABASH: A Festival of Gourds, Art, and the Garden

Food For Thought 6550 Railroad Avenue, Forestville, CA, United States

Guests at Calabash enjoy a sumptuous array of fine food and wine from Sonoma County’s bountiful harvest, and live music played on hand-made gourd instruments. The event will also feature a sale of select garden art and an exclusive selection from Food For Thought Antiques.

Halloween Costume Workshop

Autobody Fine Art Gallery 1517 Park Street, Alameda, CA, United States

Make something special or something wild without the pressure of it having to look perfect! Invent a pattern, work with different and unusual materials.

Ceramic Jack O’Lantern Workshop

The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell

Carve a unique Jack O’Lantern face out of clay. After the pumpkins have been fired, you will come back and glaze your pumpkin!

Halloween Costume Workshop

Autobody Fine Art Gallery 1517 Park Street, Alameda, CA, United States

Make something special or something wild without the pressure of it having to look perfect! Invent a pattern, work with different and unusual materials.

Ceramic Jack O’Lantern Workshop

The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell

Carve a unique Jack O’Lantern face out of clay. After the pumpkins have been fired, you will come back and glaze your pumpkin!

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Wander through a dazzling array of one-of-a kind glass pumpkins and other unique glass art objects designed to reflect nature’s brilliance in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.

Make Lip Balm

Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United States

In this class you'll learn how to create your very own lip balm and tinted lip shine.

Day in the Life 1901 with the Hyde Street Living History Players

Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, CA, United States

Step into the past as you board our historic ships. Help the sailors on Balclutha raise the staysail in the morning and return for musical fun during the afternoon dogwatch. Learn about life in 1901 from the ferry passengers on Eureka, or join Mrs. Galan on the Ark houseboat for an afternoon tea to discuss issues of the day.