AROMAS
Aromas Day
Discover this little gem of a community and find out what it has to offer on Aromas Day. Start the day out with a full grange country-style breakfast with eggs, pancakes, ham and sausage from 7 to 11 a.m. Check out the classic cars, enjoy a variety of acts on the main stage and stroll by the park for the Aromas Hills Artisans show. The highlight of the day will be the parade through town at 2 p.m. Admission is free, so come visit on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Aromas. Visit aromasday.com for more information.
HOLLISTER
Antique Aircraft
Meet the proud owners of beautiful antique aircrafts from Stinsons to Cessnas and more at the Frazier Lake Airpark during its monthly display days. Frazier Lake Airpark is a privately owned, old-fashioned airpark positioned in a small valley between Gilroy and Hollister that hosts numerous classic antique aircraft. The public is welcome to visit every first Saturday of the month. The gate is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on display days. Drive carefully and remember that aircraft have the right-of-way. Enter at 7901 Frazier Lake Rd, Hollister. Visit frazierlake.com for more information.
Tomato-Fest
If you have a thing for tomatoes and a love for wine, then get ready to enjoy yourself at DeRose Vineyards Tomato-Fest. Celebrating the tomato, or Love Apple as it was referred to in the 16th century, DeRose will be paring some of their limited release wines with house-made dishes highlighting their own fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes. Must be 21 and older. The tasting fee is $30. Head out to the vineyard on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9970 Cienega Rd. For reservations call (831) 636-0100 or email
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MORGAN HILL
Piano Concert
The community is invited to join Advent Lutheran Church for a grand concert by pianist Andoni Bundros, who has dedicated his life to music through performance and teaching. Bundros has a M.A. in Music from San Jose State University and has been credited for his work at Gilroy Music Academy and St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Come enjoy original compositions at a free performance on Friday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m., at 16870 Murphy Ave. For more information contact Sherry at (408) 779-3551.
THE VALLEY
Italian Festa
Enjoy everything from music to marionettes, fantastic wines to authentic Italian foods, crafts and live entertainment at the Italian Family Festa in San Jose. Come out and try your hand at bocce ball, experience the zany tradition of the Italian grape stomp and enjoy visiting the many arts and crafts booths. It’s “la dolce vita Italiana,” and a great day for friends and family. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for a full, free day of festivities on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose. Visit italianfamilyfestasj.org for more information.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Flynn Creek Circus
Be amazed by the talented cast of aerialists and daredevils at the Flynn Creek Circus, an all-human, surprisingly contemporary show. Enter the colorful vintage tent and witness amazing acts of juggling. Be awed by human feats on the flying trapeze, the aerial rope and the teeterboard. Get your popcorn and cotton candy and catch the final two days on Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Look for the big top at the San Juan School Soccer Field, 2300 San Juan Hwy, San Juan Bautista. Tickets range from $12 to $50. Visit flynncreekcircus.com for more information.
Living with Autism
Join Easterseals Central California for an evening celebration with family, friends, cocktails, barbecue buffet and live music under the stars at a private lakefront park. Top off the evening with the event’s featured speaker, Andrew Howard. Howard, 16, from Santa Cruz, will share his personal story of “Living with Autism and Thriving.” Tickets are $75, $20 for youth ages 6-18 and free for kids under five. The fun begins Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at McAlpine Lake and Park, 900 Anzar Rd. For tickets and more information, visit celebratingabilities.org.
WATSONVILLE
Wings Over Watsonville
Have an eye-in-the-sky kind of day with a family-friendly fun free time at the Wings Over Watsonville Fly-In. Check out the unique and historic aircrafts, watch the War Bird demos and listen to live music by The Convertibles. Meet the pilots who will be hanging around to answer questions. Families can visit the Kids Zone, go round and round on the Gyro Extreme or race down the colossal inflatable slide. Visitors will have an opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice Awards. Get out and vote for your favorite on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Watsonville Municipal Airport, 100 Aviation Way. Find out more at watsonvilleflyin.org.
