Halloween in Yountville: Trick, Treat & Taste

Spooky Season in Wine Country

Do you remember running from door to door on Halloween, trying to find the houses with the best candy? I certainly do. The costume planning, the excitement, the promise of something delicious at the next stop… How could we forget?

So this year, we’re bringing that feeling to Yountville with our first Hallowine walk. Trick-or-treating for grown-ups, with 14 wineries pouring along Washington Street. Oh yes, you read that right. Pack your costume, bring your friends and see what’s waiting in your glass at the next stop.

And the Halloween fun doesn’t stop there. With pumpkins, scarecrow contest and a block party for the whole family, there’s plenty happening in Yountville this October. Whether you’re coming for the wine, bringing the kids or simply love Halloween as much as I do, come spend a little spooky season in the heart of wine country.

Saturday October 24: Your trick-or-treating days are back

The inaugural Hallowine walk runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. Start at Veterans Memorial Park, where you’ll collect your commemorative cup, wristband and tasting map, then head out along Washington Street. Wine tastings, festive décor and event-day specials are part of the afternoon.

Handwritten, Hestan, Hill Family Estate, Stewart Cellars, CHANDON, Gemstone, Hope & Grace and Priest Ranch are among the participating businesses. North Block Restaurant, NO & CO, The Yount Room and Yountville Fit are joining in, too.

This is an excuse to go through a door you’ve walked past before but never noticed, try wines you've heard about but never tasted, an excuse to put on a ridiculous wig and celebrate. Bring the wine nerd, bring the friend who always orders the same wine. Bring the one who’s been wanting to do a "wine weekend” since last February. Here’s your date.

My only advice is to think about the right shoes to bring. Yountville might be small, but there’s a reason why this event is called a walk.

Tastings are for guests 21 and older. Dogs and non-drinkers are also welcome for free!

If you arrive early enough, we recommend eating a good lunch before you start and arrange your ride home ahead of time. Better yet, give yourself the evening here and grab dinner in town.

And if you're a business and would like to sponsor this event, please reach out to natalie@yountville.com.

October 31: Bring the monsters!

The following Saturday, on Halloween itself, we’re back on Washington Street for the Halloween Block Party. From 5 to 9 p.m., the north end of the street fills with live music, food, drinks, costumes and dancing, with children’s activities running from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

If you’re visiting with the kids, this is the evening I’d plan around. Come early, leave room for something to eat (or just a soft-serve ice-cream stop) and see how long those little legs last. Coming with friends? Stay for the music and dancing.

Give your stroll a mission

The handmade scarecrows at Yountville Center Plaza are worth a stop while you’re wandering through town. They’ll be on display throughout October for the scarecrow contest, so take a look and vote for your favorite!

For the little explorers, there’s the Pumpkin Hunt. From October 26–30, pick up a map at the Community Center, track down eight hidden pumpkins around town and return your completed map for a prize.

Make an afternoon of it with the family. The kids can lead the search, and parents can enjoy a sip along the way within the Sip Yountville Zone.

The season, served five ways

Spooky season arrives just as harvest is coming to an end, and fall makes its way onto our plates. We talk a lot about what’s growing in the vineyards and in the streets, but there’s plenty coming out of the gardens, too. And Yountville’s chefs know what to do with it.

I’d keep Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono Hotel & Spa in mind for a fall dinner, or a catch-up that starts at happy hour and turns into dinner.

With three happy hour nights each week, you have options. The kitchen sources ingredients from the hotel’s certified organic garden and nearby farms and producers. I’d ask what’s coming in from the garden that day and let the answer help me choose.

And the garden is just part of the story: Bardessono was nominated for Best Eco-Friendly Hotel in the USA TODAY 10Best 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. I like knowing that the care behind your meal extends beyond the kitchen, too.

At Bottega Napa Valley, you don't have to choose between decadent pasta and fall produce - there's room for both on the plate! With a menu ranging from house-made pastas to dishes bursting with seasonal ingredients, every visit is a celebration of autumn in wine country.

And if you’re curious about what’s in your glass, check out Bottega’s Cellar Series. During these one-night only events, winemakers and winery owners share their best bottles with guests over a multi-course dinner curated by Chef Alex Espinoza. Bring your curious and wine savvy friends to sip, savor and enjoy!

I’d make a little garden stop part of your walk through Yountville. Right across Washington Street from The French Laundry, vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers grow for the kitchen’s daily-changing menu. It’s fun to look at what’s growing and wonder how it might appear on a plate.

If you're lucky enough to have a reservation on the books, make sure you request a tour of the gardens!

At North Block Restaurant, I’d bring friends who are willing to share.

Fall produce, fresh seafood, handmade pasta and sourdough pizza all have a place on the menu, with live-fire cooking bringing it together. You’ll probably start with “What looks good to you?” and end up with “Should we order one more thing?”.

With happy hour daily from 3–6 p.m., I’d meet a little early, catch up over a drink and see what catches everyone’s eye on the menu.

Ad Hoc + Addendum belongs on the fall comfort-food list, and Ad Hoc has a birthday to celebrate! It turned 20 this September. Not bad for a restaurant that was supposed to be temporary.

The menu changes daily and dinner is served family-style, so there’s no need to debate what to order. Bring your appetite and a few people you’d like to spend the evening with. The kitchen takes it from there.

For lunch, Addendum serves buttermilk fried chicken to take away or enjoy in the garden. I’d stay, claim a picnic spot and risk getting a little too comfortable.

The moral of the story?

Spooky season is here, and I’m all for giving it a whole weekend. Either Saturday is a good excuse to stay in Yountville. Make plans for dinner, wander through town and save the trip home for after coffee the next morning. You’ve put effort into that costume. Give it a proper outing.

This is how I’d spend Halloween here: eating something delicious, catching some live music and interrupting conversations to point out amazing dogs in costumes, scarecrows and spooky decorations. Add trick-or-treating with wine, and Halloween in the Heart of Napa Valley sounds like a weekend I'd remember forever.

Sip Yountville Zone

Remember - Yountville is the first and only town in the Napa Valley that allows people to drink with open containers along the street and sidewalk areas.

From 10 AM to 10 PM Mon-Sun, guests can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating local businesses and enjoy them outdoors along designated areas of Washington Street, as long as drinks are served in a Town of Yountville-approved cup provided by the business.

Here's the current lineup of participating businesses as of July 29th, 2026:

• Bottega
• Ciccio
• Handwritten
• Hill Family Estate
• Hope & Grace
• Jessup Cellars
• Mad Fritz
• North Block
• Pancha's
• Priest Ranch
• RH
• Silver Trident
• Stewart Cellars
• The Coop by Hoopes
• The Yount Room
• V Wine Cellars
• Estate Yountville (Villagio, Bar)
• Wine Country Connection

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