Some weekends are made for staying close to home. Others make it worth exploring a little farther.
From handcrafted goods in San Jose and family theater in Mountain View to a downtown Santa Cruz wine event and live music in Carmel, here are five events to consider this weekend.
San Jose Harvest Festival
Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15
Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road, San Jose
The San Jose Harvest Festival brings hundreds of makers and small businesses together under one roof.
Browse blown glass, photography, fine jewelry, woodwork, metal art, specialty foods, and vintage finds. It is also a good place to begin holiday shopping while supporting independent artists and local businesses.
General admission is $9, Sunday admission is $5, and children ages 12 and younger enter free. The festival runs for three days, beginning Friday, November 13. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Afternoon With the Curator
Saturday, November 14
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monterey Museum of Art, Pacific Street
559 Pacific Street, Monterey
Guest curators Cydney Payton and Griff Williams will lead visitors through Rex Ray: We Are All Made of Light.
The afternoon offers a closer look at Ray’s work, creative process, and influence, with insight from two figures closely connected to contemporary art and publishing.
Advance tickets are required, and admission to the Monterey Museum of Art is included. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Events (Monterey Museum of Art)
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 pm
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion down the yellow brick road in Peninsula Youth Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
Young performers bring the familiar songs and characters from the classic MGM film to the stage in a family-friendly production running approximately 90 minutes.
Performances continue through November 22, with three showtimes available this weekend. Peninsula Youth Theatre
Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk
Sunday, November 15
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Check-in at Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
Spend Sunday afternoon discovering wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while visiting shops throughout downtown Santa Cruz.
Participants receive a tasting glass and map at check-in before exploring pours from 12 featured wineries inside participating boutiques.
Guests must be at least 21 years old and arrive at Oswald before check-in closes at 3:30 pm. Tickets are limited, and the event takes place rain or shine. Please plan for a safe ride home. Downtown Santa Cruz
Time For Three
Sunday, November 15
3:00 pm
Sunset Center
San Carlos Street at Ninth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Two violins, one double bass, and three voices come together in a performance that moves between classical music, Americana, jazz, contemporary music, and songwriting.
Presented by the Carmel Music Society, Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three is known for creating performances that feel polished without becoming predictable.
The concert begins at 3:00 pm at Sunset Center. sunsetcenter.org
Make a Weekend of It
One of the best parts of living in Santa Cruz County is the variety of experiences within easy reach.
You can spend Saturday discovering local art, shopping from independent makers, or introducing the family to a classic musical. On Sunday, choose between Santa Cruz Mountain wines downtown or an afternoon concert in Carmel.
Wherever the weekend takes you, we hope you find something new to enjoy.
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