Santa Cruz Mountains - November Events

• November 4 -- Winemaker's Dinner with Jerold O'Brien
  Wine & Food Education: Join Jerold O'Brien for a Winemaker's Dinner at the Roadhouse Restaurant on the coast at Davenport, just 10 minutes north of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1. The menu, paired with Silver Mountain's wines, will include appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Call for reservations.
  Fee: $29 prix fixe plus $15 for wine pairingTime: Seatings between 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.8801

• November 5 -- A Taste of Santa Cruz
  Wine Education, Benefit: The 5th annual community fundraising event features samplings of delectable food, wine and beer from local vendors. Kick off your holiday shopping while contributing to a great cause during the live and silent auction! All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors Housing Foundation. Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz
  Fee: $30 Advance/$35 At the DoorTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 464.2000

• November 21 -- Big Basin Vineyards passport tasting
  Wine Education: Exclusive Big basin Vineyards tasting at Restaurant James Randall in Los gatos, Nov 21, saturday, 2pm til 5pm. Meet Bradley Brown, winemaker and proprietor, of Boulder-Creek based Big Basin Vineyards, Awesome syrahs and pinot. 408-395-4441. 303 N Santa Cruz Avenue
  Fee: $10 for appetizers and wine pairingTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 395.4441

• November 21 - 22 -- Generosa Winery Open for Passport Weekend
  Wine Education: Generosa winery will be open for its Final Passport Ever; Nov 21 and 22. Taste this fabulous selection of what are about to become collector's item wines. Stock your cellar with Tuscan Wedding, Veranda Pinot, Sangiovese and remarkable Cabernets from Dorsitch and Monte Bello Ridge vineyards.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Phone Number: (408) 286.1016

• November 21 -- Big Basin Vineyards passport Dinner
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: Fabulous 3-course dinner prepared by Chef Ross Hansen of Restaurant James Randall pairs three phenomenal wines from Big Basin Vineyards with delicious American comfort food. meet the winemaker at 5:30pm. Dinner served til 9pm.
  Fee: $65 pp/plus tax & gratuityTime: dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., served til 9 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 395.4441

• November 27 - 29 -- Holiday Tree Walk
  Holiday, Celebration: Ride the steam train to Bear Mountain and view holiday trees decorated by youth and community groups along the Holiday Tree Walk. RoaringCamp Railroads, Felton
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 335.4484

• November 28 -- Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
  Family Fun, Holiday: Ride vintage excursion cars, adorned by thousands of colorful lights, as they roll through city streets of Santa Cruz. Passengers sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus. This train travels through Santa Cruz for one hour, and does not go to Roaring Camp.
  Fee: $22 Adult (age 13+)/$17 Children 3-12/Under 3 ride freeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 335.4484

• November 28 -- Surfin' Santa
  Family Fun, Holiday: Santa and his Reindeer surf into Capitola's main beach. Be sure to bring your camera to capture Santa's wave-riding arrival. Once Santa has dried off, he will visit with all the children and hear their holiday wishes.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.6522

• November 21 -- Santa Cruz Wineries Passport Event
  Celebration, Wine Education: The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Associates invites you to enjoy the wineries of this extraordinary appellation! Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities, meet the winemakers, and sample fruits of their labor.
  Fee: $40Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463

Ongoing Events

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at The Grapevine
  Wine & Food Education: Looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon? The Grapevine's tasting bar is open Tues-Sat. We have several flights, or 20 wines available by the glass. Our selection changes often, sometimes daily. Also serving yummy artisanal cheeses and other tasty morsels. 1389 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose.
  Fee: $4 per glass, flights also availableTime: Varies daily, Tues-Sat Phone Number: (408) 293.7574

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at Vinocruz
  Wine Education: Daily tasting of flights of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Flights change weekly. Wines being tasted often come from wineries that rarely open to the public. This is an excellent opportunity to taste these unique and distinctive wines. Vinocruz-Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
  Fee: $9Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.8466

• Every Friday, May 1 - December 18 -- San Pedro Square Downtown Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: The market takes place each Friday, along a charming block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets. Browse through colorful flowers, gourmet foods and fresh fruits and vegetables from California-certified growers. San Jose
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 279.1775

• Every Sunday, May - November -- Live Oak/Eastside Market
  Market: Come by, have breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. The market houses about 30 vendors at the peak of the season and offers cafe seating and live music. Located in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center at 15th & East Cliff (Portola)
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566

• Sundays -- Japantown Farmer's Market
  Market: A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods. Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets. San Jose
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 298.4303

• Every Monday Evening -- World Class Jazz
  Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is located at 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Varies According to ArtistTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 427.2227

• Every Tuesday -- Michael's On Main
  Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
  Fee: $25Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777

• Every Wednesday -- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
  Market, Family Fun: Come to the Downtown Farmers Market at the corner of Cedar and Lincoln Streets in Santa Cruz. Rain or Shine.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566

• Wednesdays, October 7 - May 18 -- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
  Wine Education: Each week, Shadowbrook Restaurant will be featuring two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Mountains winery, offered by the bottle or glass. A representative of that week's winery will offer tastings and information. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola
  Fee: 50% off regular priceTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• Every Friday -- Acoustic Fridays & Snappy Hot Dogs!
  Celebration: Join us every Friday for Acoustic Friday Nights featuring music by Andy Fuhrman, guest musicians & Gary's Gourmet Hot Dogs - with his Snappy Dog hot dog cart at Vino Tabi Winery! Hot dogs from $3 and wine by the glass from $7. No cover for the music. 334 Ingalls Street "C", Santa Cruz
  Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.1809

• Fridays -- Joe Ferrara at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: San Jose native, Joe Ferrara, has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since his first gig in 1968. Joe's rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• Each Saturday -- Aptos Certified Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Come explore all the wonderful offerings of this farmer's market! Located in Parking Lots B, C and D at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.6100

• Saturdays -- Terry Riversong at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: His repertoire consists of such artists as James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles and many others. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• Third Saturday of January, April, July and November -- SCM Wine Passport Program
  Wine Education: Location - Participating wineries. We invite you to our extraordinary viticultural region. This is a special opportunity to visit many of the wineries that are not open to the public at other times! Call or check our website for list of participating wineries and other event information.
  Fee: One time fee $40ppTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831)685.VINE(8463)

• Every Third Weekend of the month -- Martin Ranch Winery - Open for Tasting
  Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasures of tasting fine wine and relaxing in the vineyard at Martin Ranch Winery - tour the winery building and learn about the art of winemaking from the winemakers, first-hand! Sample the award-winning wines of Therese Vineyards and J. D. Hurley: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc. 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy
  Fee: $10 refunded with wine purchaseTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.9197

• Third Saturday of the Month -- La Honda Winery, Redwood City — Mid-Peninsula Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Visit our convenient and inviting tasting room located in the heart of the SF Peninsula, minutes from all Bay Area locations. Meet the winemaker, tour the winery, enjoy quality charcuterie, fine cheeses and crisp breads. Best of all, enjoy world-class wines — from flagship Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc with crisp tropical notes, Chardonnays rich with caramel and butterscotch, and Merlots that embody the varietal's alluring traits. 2645 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City
  Fee: $10 (refund w/ $60 purchase) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 366.4104

• TBA -- Harvest Festival at Silver Mountain
  Celebration: Come discover the award-winning wines of Silver Mountain Vineyards. You'll be able to taste our premium wines and take advantage of 'one-day only' discounts. Silver Mountain Vineyards is generally open only by appointment. So, Venture off the beaten path to tour the facilities, meet winemaker Jerold O'Brien and sample his elegant wine made from organically grown grapes.
  Fee: $40 Passport (avail at participating wineries)Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 353.2278