


These upcoming winery events, beer festivals and more are a perfect way to celebrate the warm spring weather.
Bay Area SpringFest: 12-7 p.m., today, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord. This outdoor fair features a beer and wine garden plus over 100 vendors, live music and kid’s activities. It’s also pet-friendly. Free. visitconcordca.com.
Barks & Brews: 3-7:30 p.m., today, Mike Hess Brewing, 2313 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Dog adoptions, live music, free games and craft beer all convene in this fundraiser for HAIN Rescue Fund. Free entry. hainrescuefund.org.
Candlemaking and beer: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oakland United Beerworks, 262 2nd Street Oakland. Craft custom-scented candles (perfect for Mother’s Day gifting!) at this Oakland brewery. $50. eventbrite.com.
Spring Farm Festa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10, DaVero Farms & Winery, 766 Westside Road, Healdsburg. This open house celebration features seasonal biodynamic wines, olive oils, vinegars and jams, along with delicious food and the chance to explore DaVero’s gardens in full bloom. $65; https://davero.com/
Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival: 1-5 p.m. May 10, Las Positas College Athletic Field, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. More than 40 breweries from around Northern California, food vendors, live music, games and more are on offer at this upcoming festival, which supports firefighting students. $55-95, https://lvcbf.com/beer-festival/
Original Pattern turns 7: 12-8 p.m., May 10, Original Pattern Brewing, 292 4th St., Oakland. Celebrate this Oakland brewery’s 7th anniversary with craft beer, food, live music, games and more. $31. originalpatternbeer.com.
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. May 10, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Wine, jazz and coastal charm combine at this annual festival which includes “Taste of California” booths pouring sips from 50 California wineries, live jazz performances, a beer and cider garden and food stalls. Free admission, $75 for wine tasting tickets; https://hmbwineandjazzfest.com/
Saratoga Spring Wine Experience: 2-5:30 p.m. May 10, Historic Saratoga Village, 14460 Big Basin Way Saratoga. Local wineries showcase their products on this downtown stroll. $55-66. eventbrite.com.
Capitola Sip & Stroll: 12-5 p.m. May 10, Capitola City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola. Stroll and shop in downtown Capitola while enjoying local beers and wines. $50. eventbrite.com.
Mother’s Day cruise: 1-4 p.m. May 11, LUXE Cruises and Events, 2394 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda. Wow mom with a trip aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht, featuring bottomless mimosas or Champagne and a buffet lunch. $94. eventbrite.com.