Fall Fun in the Tri-Valley
Explore the Tri-Valley this fall and enjoy farm-fresh apple tastings, charming farmers’ markets, and corn mazes that might just test your sense of direction. If autumn is your favorite season, you won’t want to miss our roundup of the Tri-Valley’s best fall activities below.
Go See the Tree Sweater Forest
Every fall, local fiber artists get together to dress the trees in Downtown Livermore in adorable sweaters. Sweaters are usually installed mid-September and stay up through November. You’ll find most of the tree sweaters on display along First Street, specifically between L and Maple streets.
Attend a Car Show
Fall is peak car show season in the Tri-Valley, bringing polished classics, custom builds, and plenty of chrome to spots all over the region. Don’t miss a single event, check out our Summer/Fall Car Show Listing.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
G&M Farms
Located in Livermore, G&M Farms is packed with fall-fun for all ages. Check out their corn maze, cow train, pony rides, straw bale maze, corn box, pedal carts, barnyard blasters or jumping pillows. More Info →
Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Not only can you pick from a massive field of pumpkins at Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch, guests are able to feed farm animals, play a game of pumpkin bowling, try their hand at the shooting gallery, visit Old West Town, escape their corn maze and more. This business accepts cash only, but there is an ATM available on-site. More Info →
K-R Farms
K-R Farms in Dublin is home to a large selection of pumpkins and over 30 festive attractions like bounce houses, mini golf, gem mining, pedal cars, arcade games, and tractor hay rides, it’s ideal for families seeking hands-on fun. More Info →
Enjoy Fall Wine Tasting
Fall is one of the best seasons for wine tasting in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Cooler weather and the buzz of harvest season make it a great time to explore local wineries and join in on unique seasonal offerings and experiences like grape stomps, winemaker dinners, and barrel tastings. Read up on some of our favorite ways to enjoy the harvest season in the Livermore Valley Wine Country.
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Take a Stroll on the Iron Horse Trail
This 32-mile trail not only connects most of the Tri-Valley together on one long stretch, but it’s a great place to enjoy fall scenery. Enter the trail in Downtown Danville near the Museum of San Ramon Valley to enjoy an easy, brisk and beautiful stroll on this mostly shaded trail.
Looking for fall colors? Check out our Fall Foliage Guide for a list of places with the some of the best autumnal views.
Taste a Variety of Farm Fresh Apples
It’s not officially fall until you’ve tasted fresh-picked apples. Head to Alden Lane Nursery to try a variety of farm fresh apples grown locally at Dave Hale’s farm in Sebastopol. While you’re there, take a look at their selection of pumpkins available in all sorts of shapes and sizes, or snap a photo with one of their cute fall-inspired photo opportunities.
Visit a Local Farmers' Market
There’s something so charming about a downtown farmers’ market during the fall. Meet local farmers, artists, makers, and more at one of the year-round farmers’ markets in Danville, Pleasanton and Livermore.
Cozy Up on the Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail
The Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail is a fun, family-friendly activity available to visitors throughout the year, but the fall season is when our coffeeshops, teahouses and cafés really start to shine. Visit 5 stops on the Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail to win a souvenir Tri-Valley mug.
Get a Treat at Danville Chocolates
Nothing says fall like a crisp caramel apple, and Danville Chocolates makes them the perfect way — hand-dipped and generously coated. While you’re there, browse their selection of artisan chocolates, gourmet truffles, chocolate-dipped pretzels, and other seasonal treats worth savoring.
Visit a Museum
The Tri-Valley is home to an award-winning, multi-level museum as well as several institutions dedicated to preserving local history. With the cooler fall weather, it’s the perfect time to explore these indoor treasures at a leisurely pace.
Blackhawk Museum
The Blackhawk Museum, located in Danville, consists of five world-class galleries all housed under one roof. While its mostly known for its rotating car collection featuring rare and historically significant automobiles, it’s also home to the award-winning Spirit of the Old West gallery, the World of Nature gallery (pictured above), the Into China gallery, and the Art of Africa gallery. More Info →
Museum on Main
Housed in the city’s former city hall and library, the Museum on Main is now a central hub for community events and the keeper of local historical artifacts. Inside you’ll find rotating exhibits along with thousands of photos and documents retaining the history of Pleasanton and the Amador-Livermore Valley. More Info →
Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The Museum of San Ramon Valley collects, stories, and displays artifacts from in and around the San Ramon Valley. Built on a site that used to be an old train depot, the museum actually features a full-sized train car on its premises. In addition to featuring revolving exhibits throughout the year, it also hosts several guided tours including the Alamo Cemetery and Old Town Danville. More Info →
