Friday, July 26
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Puppeteer Lee Armstrong will participate in the upcoming Napa Valley Puppetry Festival.
Napa Valley Puppetry Festival
The Napa Valley Puppetry Festival begins at the White Barn with “Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities: A Toy Theater Atlas” at 7 p.m. Tickets ($15) at nvpuppfest.com.
Saturday, July 27
Napa Valley Puppetry Festival
The Napa Valley Puppetry Festival continues at the White Barn with sock puppet, caterpillar puppet, and finger puppet workshops from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; “Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities: A Toy Theater Atlas” at 11 a.m.; Teatro Calamari’s “The Three Bears” at 12:30 p.m.; the Fratello Marionettes’ “Carnival of the Animals” at 2; Magical Moonshine Theatre’s “The Puppet Man” at 2:30; Giant Puppet Parade at 3:30; and Forbidden Puppet Cabaret (adults only) at 8. Tickets required for some events. See nvpuppfest.com.
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Sunday, July 28
Napa Valley Puppetry Festival
The Napa Valley Puppetry Festival concludes at the White Barn with sock puppet and finger puppet workshops from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; “Giant Puppets Save the World” at 11 a.m.; “Bring Puppets to Life” workshop at 1 p.m.; and Teatro Calamari’s “The Three Pigs” at 2. Tickets required for some events. See nvpuppfest.com.
Monday, July 29
UpStage Napa Valley auditions
UpStage Napa Valley holds auditions for its Playfest 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1428 Spring St. Email info@upstagenapavalley.org or call 707-337-5850.
The Lunar Octet jazz ensemble performs at 7 p.m. at the Cameo Cinema. Tickets are $40 at cameocinema.com.
Tuesday, July 30
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The St. Helena Public Library hosts a free Lotería family game night at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk the Spring Street and Stockton Street neighborhoods with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffett cover band) performs at 6 p.m. at Lyman Park as part of the St. Helena Summer Concert Series. Free rides are available through the St. Helena Shuttle.
Friday, Aug. 2
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Last day to sign up for youth soccer (under 6, under 8, under 10 and under 12). Register at cityofsthelena.org/204/Parks-Recreation. For details call 707-968-9222 or email recreation@cityofsthelena.org.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Join the St. Helena Striders for a morning walk. Route to be announced soon. Children and young, fun-loving people are encouraged to join. Dogs are welcome too but must be leashed.
Music in the Vineyards, a series of instrumental concerts held throughout Napa Valley, hosts a show at 5 p.m. featuring the Brahms Clarinet Quintet and more at Louis M. Martini Winery. Tickets are $85 at musicinthevineyards.org.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Nimbus Arts presents a community art day and pop-up market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NBC Gallery & Studio, 410 Circle Drive in Angwin.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The St. Helena Public Library holds a reception for featured artist Sheila Ticen at 4:30 p.m.
The St. Helena Police Department offers family-friendly activities and food from 5 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall/Police Department, 1088 College Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk Oak Avenue and Main Street with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Cassie B (all-genres cover band) performs at 6 p.m. at Lyman Park as part of the St. Helena Summer Concert Series. Free rides are available through the St. Helena Shuttle.
Perry Yan presents a free family-friendly magic show at 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Public Library.
Friday, Aug. 9
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk the Spring Street and Crane Avenue neighborhoods with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Join local music teacher Brandon Binder for an all-ages music and movement jam fest at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Helena Public Library.
The Viva Santana Band (Carlos Santana cover band) performs at 6 p.m. at Lyman Park to conclude the St. Helena Summer Concert Series. Free rides are available through the St. Helena Shuttle.
The Pacifica Quartet performs at 7 p.m. at Beringer Vineyards’ Hudson House as part of the Music in the Vineyard series. Tickets are $85 at musicinthevineyards.org.
Friday, Aug. 16
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
All are welcome to Back-to-School Community Swim Night, with free admission to the St. Helena High School pool from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be food, games and more.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Vine Trail Community Celebration
Celebrate the grand opening of the St. Helena-to-Calistoga segment of the Napa Valley Vine Trail from 8 a.m. to noon. Meet-up rides will leave from Twomey Cellars (Highway 29 and Dunaweal Lane) throughout the morning.
Monday, Aug. 19
‘Pepperwood: Rising from the Ashes’
The Cameo Cinema’s CinemaBites series returns with “Pepperwood: Rising from the Ashes” at 5:30 p.m. The documentary explores Pepperwood’s experience recovering from the 2017 Tubbs Fire and 2019 Kincade Fire. Chef Stephen Barber from Long Meadow Ranch will offer culinary summer bites. Tickets are $35 and proceeds benefit the St. Helena Farmers’ Market.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk the Spring Street and Sylvaner Avenue neighborhoods with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Friday, Aug. 23
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Saturday, Aug. 24
An exhibit of Lev Rukhin’s photos goes on display at the Erin Martin Showroom.
Monday, Aug. 26
SonoMusette, featuring Parisian singer Mimi Pirard, evokes the sound of the mid-century Paris music scene at 4:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Public Library.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk the Hudson Avenue and Valley View Street neighborhoods with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Friday, Aug. 30
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Walk and talk with the chief
Walk the Spring Street and Allyn Avenue neighborhoods with Police Chief Chris Hartley. Meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Pope streets.
Friday, Sept. 6
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Join the St. Helena Striders for a walk at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. The group will depart from the Redwood Trailhead at 9 a.m. Those wishing to carpool can meet at the corner of Adams Street and Library Lane at 8:30 a.m. Children and young, fun-loving people are encouraged to join. Dogs are not allowed on the trials.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Art educator Kathryn Zupsic guides guests through the British galleries of the Legion of Honor for “The World of Jane Austen: Art, Fashion, and Eligible Gentlemen” at 3 p.m. at the St. Helena Public Library.
Friday, Sept. 13
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 20
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
The city’s second evacuation drill, this one for those living east of Highway 29, will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Drive to City Hall, 1088 College Ave. More information will be released as the drill gets closer.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 4
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 11
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
The St. Helena Public Library hosts storytime for kids 0-6 (older children also welcome) every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 18
St. Helena Farmers’ Market
The St. Helena Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to noon at Crane Park.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Hometown Harvest Festival
The annual Hometown Harvest Festival will be held on Oak Avenue from Adams to Spring streets. Activities will include a 5k and Community Fun Run, Pet PAWrade, and street fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor applications are due Sept. 6.
