My husband and I were able to take our dog with us to to Patchen, although you pay $20 for parking,…read moreit's great because it goes towards any pumpkin and they range from mini to large. There's many trails where you can choose pumpkins from and they offer a snack bar and there is a good amount of parking!

I wasn't a big pumpkin patch person before, but starting this year I basically made my own Pumpkin…read morePatch Tour 2025 and it started with Patchen Pumpkin Patch! This place was *awesome*! It was one of the smaller patches we'd end up seeing this year, but it had such character and the staff was so friendly. There was a ton of fun stuff everywhere, like a big ruler where you could stand with partners/kids/dogs for cute photo ops, wagons and little carts for the little ones, and of course - pumpkins! The parking fee was not so high, and it counts toward your purchase of a pumpkin. It is dog friendly and the owners we encountered were all mindful and careful, asking before petting - it was great and a great value as well. Would absolutely recommend!

Always a great community event. Stroll under the trees, look at fine art and drink fine wine or…read morebeer.

Don't want to spend over $1,000 on an original art piece that may not go with your dcor in 10…read moreyears? Tired of fishing through the Z-Gallery for that right decorative item for your living room...that many of your friends may already have for they spend afternoons at Santana Row too (he he). Check out the Saratoga Rotary Art Show in Saratoga (duh) to find great one of a kind art pieces from very talented Bay Area artists. My wife and I were amazed by the quality and creativity of the artists that go well beyond the typical "art and wine festival" shows that fill the summer calendars. We saw great bronze work, glass creations, water color paintings and photography. The Rotary team reviews artist submissions for the show to ensure a level of talent, eliminating the garish t-shirt and dream-catcher booths. My family roots go deep into Saratoga and I can remember the show being more robust in past years. Come early to get first look at the available pieces. If you are a current Saratoga resident this is a great opportunity to support the local schools and community. Many local kids perform in choirs, theater troops etc. There is even a "Saratoga Idol" contest showcasing local singers with scholarship money to the winners. Too bad the sound system wasn't better on Sunday...I would have stayed around longer. Keep this show going, Saratoga, and keep your community roots strong!

2016 edit: We did not attend this year due to the issues from the previous year…read more ******************************************************** I was definitely not as much of a fan of this years Jingle Fest. This year was the first year at the convention center location and I'm not sure it was a good move. To start off with the parking was difficult. It's the convention center, so it would be, but then you have to walk across the bridge, go down the escalators and sign in. What took 5 minutes max at the last location, is a 10-15 minute experience here, especially if you can't find parking or get behind someone slow. It is closer to us than the last one was, and easier to find, but it definitely felt like they had either upped the table price to sell due to the new location, or several of our favorite vendors had not wanted to make the move. The unusual crocheted hat lady was gone, as was the hand painted mug seller - both of whom we go to Jingle Fest specifically to see. Many of the vendors seemed less home-based and more mainstream/ festival circuit. Which is great for them, but not why we go to the Craft Fair. I'm not sure why the dancing booth or the San Jose Sharks had a hockey tent at the Craft Fair. It almost seemed like the 100+ vendors they touted this year had fallen through, because they didn't even fill 2/3 of the space. While I enjoyed several vendors: My favorites, Studio Sesame and their beautiful hand made jammie pants, Terri's In Stitches and their absolutely breathtaking quality of quilts, and Queen Bee and her super cute tea cup bracelet. StarVisions was back again this year as well and Steamy Punk, the space was far too open and not homey or welcoming. The only big positive for me was they had an ATM. I'm hoping they find a new location next year - this one really didn't work for us. Though I noticed it a lot less than the honey did.

We enjoyed seeing all the talents and crafts at the Jingle Fest. This was our first time attending…read morethis event. Where our interests were held: - beautiful handcrafted wood inlays at the back of the hall, - the sweet dreams pillow cases and reversible aprons at "Capitol Stitchery" in booth 161-B, - olive spoons with hand blown glass beading in booth 113 - succulents in very cool and vintage artifacts in booth 122 Lots of other beautiful things - don't miss out on the opportunity for unique and well-made gifts. Though we have no babies for which to spoil, that Capitol Stitchery also had the cutest bibs and spit-blankets. Check 'em out! I think today, 11/22, may be the last day...it's great to support small businesses and get unique gifts for loved ones.

This was one of our stops on our little free adventure day…read more Gallery 9 was a gorgeous gallery space, very well situated in downtown Los Altos and had a front end artist resident along with several back area un-sold pieces from past shows by other artists. I loved several (already sold sadly) pieces from the resident artist Naomi Mindelzun and of the pieces in the back area really gravitated to the two men fishing - the artist adored the water and it absolutely came through. The reason for the four over the five for me is that many of the back section pieces felt amateurish. Many of the artists seemed newer and less honed in their skill, and it showed in what Gallery 9 portrayed. When we left the honey even commented that he was shocked by the watercolors presented, as he is currently taking a watercolor class and felt several students had produced higher quality work from that class. All in all the service was polite, if not completely hands off (what I personally look for in a gallery) and I would definitely stop by again.

nice little art gallery in the heart of downtown los altos. a little on the small side, but very…read morenice and quaint. i'd walked by this place many times, but never stopped in, until last week, when i saw a sign for an artists' reception/open house. the open house had complimentary beverages and finger foods, which was extra incentive for us to attend. they showcased a large number of artists, with a wide variety of talents. i saw paintings (oil, watercolour), sculptures, hand-made jewelry, greeting cards and other art forms. i was very impressed with what i saw, and i felt the artists arranged their work very tastefully, given the small space that is available. everyone here is very friendly and happy to converse with you about his/her work. i guess this is what you get from a small, locally owned business - friendly, down-to-earth folks who love what they do, but don't push their business/agenda onto you (like many large businesses do). i purchased several greeting cards on my way out, and was offered the chance to be on their mailing list for future events/promotions, to which i accepted. note that they have artists' receptions roughly once a month. i would definitely go back for another artists' reception as i really liked what i saw here.

This is a beautiful fine art gallery. There's so much talent in this gallery. It was renovated and…read moreis even more beautiful than it already was.

Great selection of art from local artists at very reasonable prices…read more We have purchased many pieces here and we will definitely be back for more

I came here with two daughters and had such a great time! The pottery studio has a very cozy…read moreatmosphere, a great location, and a beautiful, well-equipped facility. A special thank you to Olga, who was such a patient, fun and creative instructor. She made the experience enjoyable for both kids and me, guiding us every step of the way while encouraging everyone's creativity. We highly recommend Capybara Pottery Studio to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing experience. We'll definitely be coming back!

Very welcoming place! The staff were helpful and kind. It was my first time making a pot. I was…read morenervous, but ladies there guided me. So at the end I made my very first beautiful pot!

Lots of talented one-of-a-kind artists and some fun local music and dance groups on the stages. I…read morego to Fine Art in the Park every year to see the latest art, fun jewelry, greeting cards, and sculpture. Last year there was a new community stage with a number of local dance troops and even some demos of martial arts. And I love the food.

Pretty good event. Held once a year, this free event gives the local artists and artisans a way to…read moreshowcase their works to the public. There are many styles available here from paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. There are a few food vendors and live music. This is a free event, however, parking is localized to parking along the residential areas, meaning it can be a pretty long walk. Just be mindful of the parking, especially if you buy something and have to bring it back to your vehicle, it's a very long walk.

Amazing personalized customer Service . I will always call Kathy first when looking for Italian…read moreart and gifts!

It's been such a delight shopping at Gioia on Roseleaf Terrace. The ever-changing selection of…read moreremarkable hand-crafted items, many from Italy, make the shopping experience akin to a visit to an art gallery. While writing this I am thinking about my jewelry box and the lovely pieces made from Venetian glass it holds, or my linen drawer full of hand decorated tablecloths, or my buffet table sporting its Tuscan pottery. You will occasionally even find some small pieces of hand-made furniture! Make time to drop by this lovely Los Gatos location. If you are lucky you might be there on a day when a small buffet lunch is served. I will not forget the delicious melanzane that was served when I last visited! The owner, Kathy, is incomparably warm and delightful. It's my pleasure to support Kathy and her business. She and her business are an asset to the community.