Fun Things to do this Week in the Napa Valley!

by Traci Stanier

Looking for something fun to do this week?

Whether you are looking for something fun for the family to do, or if your feeling like helping out in the community this week, Napa has many things to offer!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Bel-Aire Plaza

Bel Aire Plaza
Free

SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN ~ HERITAGE EATS PATIO

Sunday, December 11th from 12 noon – 4pm

This year we will feature face painting and balloon artists to add to the Christmas cheer.

Support the local high schools! The Spirit Squad that raises the most money as Santa’s Helpers between Napa and Vintage High School will receive a matching donation from Bel Aire Plaza up to $1,000!

It’s pictures with Santa time, just bring YOUR OWN CAMERA!

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Sunday, December 11th, Saturday, December 17th, Sunday, December 18th, 2:00pm
Lucky Penny Community Arts Center
$21/ $26/ $31
Here’s a holiday show geared for kids and families. It’s a story of a mouse whose house Santa skipped – and he wants to make sure he has cookies out so he won’t be missed again! But before you can say “Merry Christmas!,” you are taken off on the wild adventures of this mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl filled with schemes, confrontations, hip-hop music, mistaken identities, bravery, and all things naughty and nice!

Holiday Concert: Let There Be Light

 
 St. Helena Catholic Church
 $25

Napa Valley’s vocal chamber ensemble Bel Canto will perform its second annual holiday concert, “Let There Be Light” Sunday, December 11, at 4:00 pm, at St. Helena Catholic Church, 1340 Tainter Street, St. Helena, CA. Let There Be Light will feature both traditional and non-traditional settings of holiday-themed pieces by composers such as Gabrielli, Lauridson, and Poulenc, as well as carols from around the world.  Bel Canto, under the artistic direction of Ted von Pohle, is made up of some of Napa Valley’s finest singers, and specializes in diverse a cappella repertoire spanning the Renaissance to Contemporary vocal jazz.

Holiday Trolly

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 24, 2016 3:00-6:00pm,  https://www.donapa.com

The Christmas-decorated trolley will be playing music of the season as it travels between four regular stops – the  Oxbow Public Market, Historic Napa Mill, First & School Streets near the Andaz Hotel,  and at Main & Pearl Streets.  Signage will show you exactly where to get off and on.  Enjoy the whole loop or get on and off as you wish.

Holiday Carriage Rides

Napa River Inn
Thursday, December 15th and 22nd, 4:30-7:30pm
Free
Enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides through downtown Napa. Carriages depart every 15 minutes from the Napa River Inn at the Hatt Building on Main Street.  Spend the time between rides shopping and dining in beautiful downtown Napa. Thanks to the 20/30 Club for their support with the rides.

Are you feeling like celebrating the spirit of the season? Napa Valley offers many ways to give back!

Calendar Signing and sipping at Chimney Rock Winery (supports our local vets)

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Chimney Rock Winery
Free
Please join us for a complimentary and inspiring event supporting the Yountville Veteran’s Home!

Meet with winemaker Elizabeth Vianna, and nationally published photographer, the creator of the calendar Nicole Marino, along with other iconic ladies behind the Napa Valley Calendar/Journal. Enjoy a sip of wine, and allow them to sign a purchased copy of the calendar + journal. Makes for a great gift idea + enjoy a relaxing way to spend Sunday that gives back. Limited calendars will be on site for purchase. Please ensure your copy by making your purchase here at the link provided. https://bigshotinwinecountry.net/shoppe/2017-napa-valley-ladies-calendar/  This is a great way to support our vets, be inspired by the talented ladies in our community, and give a holiday gift that supports our local vets.

In this calendar + Journal, you will view 12 iconic ladies of the Napa Valley. Learn what drives the inspiration, lifestyles and successes of these beautiful female winemakers and winery owners of the Napa Valley. Work toward achieving your own goals and positive lifestyle through organized goal-setting and journaling section included in this calendar. Included are also positive affirmations to help you focus on positivity through each month of the calendar year.  I am proud to feature 12 of the most talented ladies of the Napa Valley who all have a vast amount of knowledge, and are highly multi-talented, successful, strong, ambitious, determined and loyal to their loved ones.

With more than 15 years as a photographer and entrepreneur, her work has been featured in Vogue, Wine Spectator, South Shore Living, Boston Common, SF Brides, Wine Dogs Book, Daily Candy, the Napa Register, St. Helena Star and Napa Valley Life.  Her new brand, Nicole M. Co, offers lifestyle tools to keep you organized, goal-oriented, and inspired.

Please RSVP here bigshotlifestyle@gmail.com

Be a Santa to a Senior

Sunday, December 11th through Sunday, December 18th
CVS

Brighten the holidays for a Napa Senior by purchasing needed items! This program collects names of needy Seniors and suggested gift items from local non-profit agencies and local nursing homes.  Visit any of the three Napa CVS’s to select a name and purchase the needed items. Return gifts, along with the tag to the CVS. Take a moment and provide holiday to cheer to a needy and secluded senior today!  It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s meaningful!

This campaign is hosted by Home Instead Senior Care Napa & Solano Counties.

Napa FFA Christmas Tree Lot

Sunday, December 11th through Sunday, December 18th 10:00am – 8:00pm, while supplies last
Vintage Farm, 1185 Sierrra Ave. Napa, CA 94558
Free

PREMIUM Noble Fir Trees 2ft.-12+ft.

MAKE A DONATION GET A TREE (tree size depends on donation size)

Free Delivery

All proceeds support Napa FFA & Vintage Farm, Napa Future Farmers of America works on making a positive impact of its members with opportunities to cultivate leadership, participate in hands on learning and exposure to the the array of opportunity in the agriculture industry.

Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest

Christmas is an exciting time of year for most kids, but it can be difficult for foster children. They might be moving into an unfamiliar home, and many often worry if Santa will be able to find them.

To ensure that every foster child wakes up with a gift on Christmas morning, Sleep Train is hosting its annual Toy Drive for Foster Kids now through December 18th.

To help, donate new, unwrapped gifts at any Sleep Train. Visit www.sleeptrain.com to find your nearest store

 

 

 

 

Published on 2016-12-11 07:15:36