Aug 16: Moonlight Dinner Train. Capture the romance of a moonlight dinner on an old-fashioned train chugging along through a redwood forest. Complete with a cowboy sing-along, dancing and marshmallow roasting at Bear Mountain. 6-11. (Felton: Graham Hill Rd.; 831/335-4484; www.roaringcamp.com)
Aug 23: Harvest Festival & Great Guglielmo Grape Stomp. With fun games like the salami toss and botched-up bocce ball; a delicious steak barbecue dinner complete with pasta, garlic bread, salad and dessert; fine wines; and live music from The Heartbeats cover band, it’s no wonder this popular event is in its 17th year. 2-9:30. (Morgan Hill: Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave.; 408/779-2145; www.guglielmowinery.com)
Aug 28: A Taste of Paso Wines. Thirty Paso Robles wineries drop in on Silicon Valley to give San Jose a taste of their premium wines. Appetizers and a pasta bar complement the vino; a silent auction follows with proceeds benefiting charity. 5:30-8. (San Jose: The Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St.; 831/334-0606; www.tastepasowines.com)
