County guide
27 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
Vintage train rides, a jelly bean factory, tree lightings, parades and county parks.
Holiday kickoff at the city's Paradise Valley Golf Course with Santa, a kids' craft corner, a holiday market, a golf cart parade and holiday treats. Food and drinks for purchase.
First Street merchants open their doors with treats, costumed carolers, live entertainment and a Christmas tree lighting.
Tree lighting at Children's Wonderland with live music, hot cocoa and photos with Santa. Gates open 5pm; tree lighting at 6:30pm.
Parade from First and D streets to H Street with marching bands, dancers and Santa Claus, plus a holiday market of handcrafted and gourmet goods.
California's third seat of government, from 1853 to 1854, and the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol.
Tidal marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest stretch of the Carquinez Strait. Dogs allowed.
Year-round Saturday market at CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park with Northern California farms, prepared food, local brewers and winemakers, and artisans. Closes during scheduled rain.
Self-guided quarter-mile tour lane above the jelly bean factory floor, with interactive exhibits and videos. No reservations needed; guided tours at 9:15 and 11:30am daily, reserve at least 24 hours ahead.
County park on Putah Creek with picnic areas, a nature center and free docent-led hikes in spring and summer listed on the county's event calendar.
40 bowling lanes plus an arcade, laser tag, billiards and a sports bar.
A 2,070-acre preserve at the edge of Suisun Marsh, one of California's largest brackish marshes, with trails, birdwatching and resident horses. Docent-led marsh walks on the third Saturday of the month.
Sacramento River park just south of Rio Vista with a sand beach, picnic areas, volleyball and horseshoes, Delta views and a 24-hour boat launch. Swimming is not allowed because of strong currents; no pets in the day-use area.
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Vallejo.
Five galleries on the history of Vallejo and the U.S. naval base at Mare Island.
Ride restored electric trains 80 to 110 years old on the old Sacramento Northern line: 50-minute interurban trips through the Solano countryside plus short streetcar rides. Admission is good all day; advance reservations encouraged.
Suisun Valley wineries, live shows at the Empress, holiday wine walks and museums.
Main-gallery exhibition at the Vacaville Museum, a center for Solano County art, history and culture. Through Nov 14.
Fine art photography in the Vacaville Museum's community gallery. Through Oct 31.
Live show at downtown Vallejo's Empress Theatre.
ABBA tribute show at the Empress Theatre, Friday and Saturday.
Small Business Saturday wine walk: shop downtown Benicia while tasting wines at participating businesses.
First Street merchants open their doors with treats, costumed carolers, live entertainment and a Christmas tree lighting.
Live show at the Empress Theatre.
Suisun Valley estate with a winery, distillery and brewery; wine and spirits tastings without a reservation for groups under 8. Leashed dogs welcome; no outside food.
California's third seat of government, from 1853 to 1854, and the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol.
Year-round Saturday market at CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park with Northern California farms, prepared food, local brewers and winemakers, and artisans. Closes during scheduled rain.
Self-guided quarter-mile tour lane above the jelly bean factory floor, with interactive exhibits and videos. No reservations needed; guided tours at 9:15 and 11:30am daily, reserve at least 24 hours ahead.
Rustic Suisun Valley tasting room and wine garden; choose any five wines for your flight. Walk-ins welcome; kids, leashed pets and picnics welcome.
Tastings on a rustic vineyard patio and in a refurbished airplane hangar. Walk-ins welcome.
Weekly blues night at the Marquee Club next to the Empress Theatre. Doors and dinner from 5:30pm; music from 6:30pm.
Ride restored electric trains 80 to 110 years old on the old Sacramento Northern line: 50-minute interurban trips through the Solano countryside plus short streetcar rides. Admission is good all day; advance reservations encouraged.
Historic sites, museums, farmers markets, marsh walks and holiday open houses.
Main-gallery exhibition at the Vacaville Museum, a center for Solano County art, history and culture. Through Nov 14.
Fine art photography in the Vacaville Museum's community gallery. Through Oct 31.
ABBA tribute show at the Empress Theatre, Friday and Saturday.
First Street merchants open their doors with treats, costumed carolers, live entertainment and a Christmas tree lighting.
Live show at the Empress Theatre.
Parade from First and D streets to H Street with marching bands, dancers and Santa Claus, plus a holiday market of handcrafted and gourmet goods.
California's third seat of government, from 1853 to 1854, and the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol.
Tidal marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest stretch of the Carquinez Strait. Dogs allowed.
Year-round Saturday market at CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park with Northern California farms, prepared food, local brewers and winemakers, and artisans. Closes during scheduled rain.
Tidal-marsh reserve at the foot of Kellogg Street near the Suisun City marina, recommended by the state for hiking, photography and wildlife viewing while nearby Grizzly Island is closed for hunting season.
A 2,070-acre preserve at the edge of Suisun Marsh, one of California's largest brackish marshes, with trails, birdwatching and resident horses. Docent-led marsh walks on the third Saturday of the month.
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Vallejo.
Five galleries on the history of Vallejo and the U.S. naval base at Mare Island.
Ride restored electric trains 80 to 110 years old on the old Sacramento Northern line: 50-minute interurban trips through the Solano countryside plus short streetcar rides. Admission is good all day; advance reservations encouraged.
Wineries, live music, bowling and ridge trails.
Main-gallery exhibition at the Vacaville Museum, a center for Solano County art, history and culture. Through Nov 14.
Live show at downtown Vallejo's Empress Theatre.
ABBA tribute show at the Empress Theatre, Friday and Saturday.
Small Business Saturday wine walk: shop downtown Benicia while tasting wines at participating businesses.
Holiday kickoff at the city's Paradise Valley Golf Course with Santa, a kids' craft corner, a holiday market, a golf cart parade and holiday treats. Food and drinks for purchase.
Live show at the Empress Theatre.
Suisun Valley estate with a winery, distillery and brewery; wine and spirits tastings without a reservation for groups under 8. Leashed dogs welcome; no outside food.
Tidal marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest stretch of the Carquinez Strait. Dogs allowed.
Self-guided quarter-mile tour lane above the jelly bean factory floor, with interactive exhibits and videos. No reservations needed; guided tours at 9:15 and 11:30am daily, reserve at least 24 hours ahead.
County park on Putah Creek with picnic areas, a nature center and free docent-led hikes in spring and summer listed on the county's event calendar.
40 bowling lanes plus an arcade, laser tag, billiards and a sports bar.
Over 10 miles of trails through rolling hills and oak groves, including a stretch of the Bay Area Ridge Trail with views over Suisun Marsh and San Pablo Bay. Docent-led hikes on the fourth Saturday of the month. No dogs (cattle graze here) and no drinking water.
Rustic Suisun Valley tasting room and wine garden; choose any five wines for your flight. Walk-ins welcome; kids, leashed pets and picnics welcome.
Tidal-marsh reserve at the foot of Kellogg Street near the Suisun City marina, recommended by the state for hiking, photography and wildlife viewing while nearby Grizzly Island is closed for hunting season.
A 2,070-acre preserve at the edge of Suisun Marsh, one of California's largest brackish marshes, with trails, birdwatching and resident horses. Docent-led marsh walks on the third Saturday of the month.
Sacramento River park just south of Rio Vista with a sand beach, picnic areas, volleyball and horseshoes, Delta views and a 24-hour boat launch. Swimming is not allowed because of strong currents; no pets in the day-use area.
Tastings on a rustic vineyard patio and in a refurbished airplane hangar. Walk-ins welcome.
Weekly blues night at the Marquee Club next to the Empress Theatre. Doors and dinner from 5:30pm; music from 6:30pm.
Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.
Tree lighting at Children's Wonderland with live music, hot cocoa and photos with Santa. Gates open 5pm; tree lighting at 6:30pm.
California's third seat of government, from 1853 to 1854, and the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol.
Tidal marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest stretch of the Carquinez Strait. Dogs allowed.
Year-round Saturday market at CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park with Northern California farms, prepared food, local brewers and winemakers, and artisans. Closes during scheduled rain.
County park on Putah Creek with picnic areas, a nature center and free docent-led hikes in spring and summer listed on the county's event calendar.
Over 10 miles of trails through rolling hills and oak groves, including a stretch of the Bay Area Ridge Trail with views over Suisun Marsh and San Pablo Bay. Docent-led hikes on the fourth Saturday of the month. No dogs (cattle graze here) and no drinking water.
Tidal-marsh reserve at the foot of Kellogg Street near the Suisun City marina, recommended by the state for hiking, photography and wildlife viewing while nearby Grizzly Island is closed for hunting season.
A 2,070-acre preserve at the edge of Suisun Marsh, one of California's largest brackish marshes, with trails, birdwatching and resident horses. Docent-led marsh walks on the third Saturday of the month.
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Vallejo.
Five galleries on the history of Vallejo and the U.S. naval base at Mare Island.