County guide

Things to do in Napa County

19 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.

Family Outings

State parks, a geyser, a grist mill and hands-on history museums.

12 picks
exhibition

Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic at Napa Valley Museum Yountville

Nearly 150 artworks and photographs by Disney designer and art director Mary Blair, from the Walt Disney Family Museum. Through Jan 10, 2027.

Dates
Mar 22, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Hours
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Cost
Adults (18-64) $20; seniors 65+ $15; youth 6-17 $10; 5 and under free
Where
55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA 94599
Checked 2026-10-20
historic site

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Fully restored water-powered grist mill built in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale and Maria Sobranes Vallejo Bale, with guided tours and exhibits. Three miles north of St. Helena on Highway 29.

Hours
Weekends and some Monday holidays, 10am-4pm; last tour 3pm
Cost
Vehicle day use $10
Where
3369 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Redwoods, tanoak, Douglas-fir and madrone forest between St. Helena and Calistoga. Stroll the Redwood Trail in Ritchey Canyon or picnic under the firs. Dogs are allowed only in developed areas.

Hours
Daily 8am-sunset
Cost
Vehicle day use $10
Checked 2026-10-20
lake

Lake Berryessa

One of California's largest freshwater lakes, 23 miles long with 165 miles of shoreline. Fishing, hiking, bird watching and picnicking year-round; boats must follow golden mussel launch rules.

Checked 2026-10-20
parkFree

Moore Creek Park

Open-space park with multi-use trails, including the new Moore Creek Trail Redux and the roughly 3-mile Yip Trip Trail loop. No potable water.

Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Cost
Free; donations accepted
Where
2602 Chiles Pope Valley Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
marketFree

Napa Farmers Market

Farm-fresh produce and local food in a downtown city parking lot. CalFresh shoppers get double benefits for fruits and vegetables. No pets except trained service animals.

Hours
Sat year-round and Tue through Dec 22, 8am-12pm
Where
1100 West Street, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
attraction

Old Faithful Geyser of California

Geyser that erupts about every 15 to 30 minutes, plus a heritage animal farm with fainting goats, native gardens, bocce lawns and a geology museum. Leashed dogs welcome; free parking.

Hours
Daily from 9am; closes around 7pm late spring-summer, earlier in the off-season (call 707-942-6463)
Cost
Adults (12-61) $18; seniors (62+) $15; children (4-11) $12; under 4 free
Where
1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
museumFree

Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History

Dioramas by Disney animator Ben Sharpsteen, the restored Sam Brannan Cottage, a stagecoach and exhibits on the Wappo people. Kid-friendly with a free scavenger hunt.

Hours
Mon-Fri 12-3pm; Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Cost
Free; $5 donation appreciated
Where
1311 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
park

Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters

Hike or ride from Skyline Wilderness Park up the Napa Solano Ridge Trail into Suscol Headwaters Park. A long round trip with no water or restrooms at Suscol, so bring water. Dogs are not allowed on Skyline trails.

Hours
7am-7pm during daylight saving time (through Nov 1), 7am-5pm in standard time; no entry 30 minutes before closing
Cost
Skyline parking $6 per car; $3 walk-in or bike-in; Suscol Headwaters free
Checked 2026-10-20
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Date Ideas

Art and museum exhibitions, a film night, food markets and a geyser.

7 picks
exhibition

Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic at Napa Valley Museum Yountville

Nearly 150 artworks and photographs by Disney designer and art director Mary Blair, from the Walt Disney Family Museum. Through Jan 10, 2027.

Dates
Mar 22, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Hours
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Cost
Adults (18-64) $20; seniors 65+ $15; youth 6-17 $10; 5 and under free
Where
55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA 94599
Checked 2026-10-20
exhibition

Eames & Eames at The MAC

Exhibition on the designers Charles and Ray Eames from the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, at the Napa Valley Museum's new St. Helena location across Highway 29 from V. Sattui Winery. Through Apr 18, 2027.

Dates
Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027
Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Cost
Adults $25; youth 6-17 $15; 5 and under free
Where
607 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
marketFree

Napa Farmers Market

Farm-fresh produce and local food in a downtown city parking lot. CalFresh shoppers get double benefits for fruits and vegetables. No pets except trained service animals.

Hours
Sat year-round and Tue through Dec 22, 8am-12pm
Where
1100 West Street, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
attraction

Old Faithful Geyser of California

Geyser that erupts about every 15 to 30 minutes, plus a heritage animal farm with fainting goats, native gardens, bocce lawns and a geology museum. Leashed dogs welcome; free parking.

Hours
Daily from 9am; closes around 7pm late spring-summer, earlier in the off-season (call 707-942-6463)
Cost
Adults (12-61) $18; seniors (62+) $15; children (4-11) $12; under 4 free
Where
1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
museum

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Contemporary art center with galleries and outdoor artwork. Tours Friday-Sunday at 11am; advance reservation encouraged.

Hours
Fri-Sun 11am-4pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Cost
$25 general; $20 seniors, students and military; $5 ages 5-17; under 5 free
Where
5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
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Senior Outings

A historic grist mill, museums, exhibitions and guided hikes.

9 picks
exhibition

Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic at Napa Valley Museum Yountville

Nearly 150 artworks and photographs by Disney designer and art director Mary Blair, from the Walt Disney Family Museum. Through Jan 10, 2027.

Dates
Mar 22, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Hours
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Cost
Adults (18-64) $20; seniors 65+ $15; youth 6-17 $10; 5 and under free
Where
55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA 94599
Checked 2026-10-20
exhibition

Eames & Eames at The MAC

Exhibition on the designers Charles and Ray Eames from the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, at the Napa Valley Museum's new St. Helena location across Highway 29 from V. Sattui Winery. Through Apr 18, 2027.

Dates
Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027
Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Cost
Adults $25; youth 6-17 $15; 5 and under free
Where
607 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
historic site

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Fully restored water-powered grist mill built in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale and Maria Sobranes Vallejo Bale, with guided tours and exhibits. Three miles north of St. Helena on Highway 29.

Hours
Weekends and some Monday holidays, 10am-4pm; last tour 3pm
Cost
Vehicle day use $10
Where
3369 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
marketFree

Napa Farmers Market

Farm-fresh produce and local food in a downtown city parking lot. CalFresh shoppers get double benefits for fruits and vegetables. No pets except trained service animals.

Hours
Sat year-round and Tue through Dec 22, 8am-12pm
Where
1100 West Street, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
museumFree

Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History

Dioramas by Disney animator Ben Sharpsteen, the restored Sam Brannan Cottage, a stagecoach and exhibits on the Wappo people. Kid-friendly with a free scavenger hunt.

Hours
Mon-Fri 12-3pm; Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Cost
Free; $5 donation appreciated
Where
1311 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
museum

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Contemporary art center with galleries and outdoor artwork. Tours Friday-Sunday at 11am; advance reservation encouraged.

Hours
Fri-Sun 11am-4pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Cost
$25 general; $20 seniors, students and military; $5 ages 5-17; under 5 free
Where
5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
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Friends and Groups

Mountain trails, open-space parks, Lake Berryessa and museum events.

13 picks
exhibition

Eames & Eames at The MAC

Exhibition on the designers Charles and Ray Eames from the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, at the Napa Valley Museum's new St. Helena location across Highway 29 from V. Sattui Winery. Through Apr 18, 2027.

Dates
Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027
Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Cost
Adults $25; youth 6-17 $15; 5 and under free
Where
607 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Redwoods, tanoak, Douglas-fir and madrone forest between St. Helena and Calistoga. Stroll the Redwood Trail in Ritchey Canyon or picnic under the firs. Dogs are allowed only in developed areas.

Hours
Daily 8am-sunset
Cost
Vehicle day use $10
Checked 2026-10-20
lake

Lake Berryessa

One of California's largest freshwater lakes, 23 miles long with 165 miles of shoreline. Fishing, hiking, bird watching and picnicking year-round; boats must follow golden mussel launch rules.

Checked 2026-10-20
parkFree

Moore Creek Park

Open-space park with multi-use trails, including the new Moore Creek Trail Redux and the roughly 3-mile Yip Trip Trail loop. No potable water.

Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Cost
Free; donations accepted
Where
2602 Chiles Pope Valley Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
trailFree

Oat Hill Mine Trail

Challenging, rocky 8.3-mile trail on an old stagecoach route between Calistoga and Pope Valley, climbing 1,500 feet with sweeping Napa Valley views. Dogs allowed under voice command.

Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Cost
Free
Where
2082 Oat Hill Mine Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
park

Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters

Hike or ride from Skyline Wilderness Park up the Napa Solano Ridge Trail into Suscol Headwaters Park. A long round trip with no water or restrooms at Suscol, so bring water. Dogs are not allowed on Skyline trails.

Hours
7am-7pm during daylight saving time (through Nov 1), 7am-5pm in standard time; no entry 30 minutes before closing
Cost
Skyline parking $6 per car; $3 walk-in or bike-in; Suscol Headwaters free
Checked 2026-10-20
museum

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Contemporary art center with galleries and outdoor artwork. Tours Friday-Sunday at 11am; advance reservation encouraged.

Hours
Fri-Sun 11am-4pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Cost
$25 general; $20 seniors, students and military; $5 ages 5-17; under 5 free
Where
5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
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Free and Cheap

Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.

8 picks
parkFree

Moore Creek Park

Open-space park with multi-use trails, including the new Moore Creek Trail Redux and the roughly 3-mile Yip Trip Trail loop. No potable water.

Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Cost
Free; donations accepted
Where
2602 Chiles Pope Valley Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
Checked 2026-10-20
marketFree

Napa Farmers Market

Farm-fresh produce and local food in a downtown city parking lot. CalFresh shoppers get double benefits for fruits and vegetables. No pets except trained service animals.

Hours
Sat year-round and Tue through Dec 22, 8am-12pm
Where
1100 West Street, Napa, CA 94559
Checked 2026-10-20
trailFree

Oat Hill Mine Trail

Challenging, rocky 8.3-mile trail on an old stagecoach route between Calistoga and Pope Valley, climbing 1,500 feet with sweeping Napa Valley views. Dogs allowed under voice command.

Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Cost
Free
Where
2082 Oat Hill Mine Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
museumFree

Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History

Dioramas by Disney animator Ben Sharpsteen, the restored Sam Brannan Cottage, a stagecoach and exhibits on the Wappo people. Kid-friendly with a free scavenger hunt.

Hours
Mon-Fri 12-3pm; Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Cost
Free; $5 donation appreciated
Where
1311 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Checked 2026-10-20
park

Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters

Hike or ride from Skyline Wilderness Park up the Napa Solano Ridge Trail into Suscol Headwaters Park. A long round trip with no water or restrooms at Suscol, so bring water. Dogs are not allowed on Skyline trails.

Hours
7am-7pm during daylight saving time (through Nov 1), 7am-5pm in standard time; no entry 30 minutes before closing
Cost
Skyline parking $6 per car; $3 walk-in or bike-in; Suscol Headwaters free
Checked 2026-10-20
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