Garden Railroad Tour: Garden railroaders in the South Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz areas will open their homes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Visitors are asked to bring a donation of nonperishable food (or cash, checks or gift cards for Nob Hill or Safeway) when they pick up a guide book. Details: (408) 683-4537.
Aromas Day
“Aromas Day” will be held Aug. 25 in Aromas. Between 7 and 11 a.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast in the Aromas Community Grange. The street fair runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch the parade at 2 p.m. Details: Cara at (831) 588-9407.
Renaissance Faire
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 14-Oct. 13 at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway. $25 at the gate; children 12 and under will be admitted free.
Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Gourd growing greats and their titanic orange orbs gather for the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay from 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the IDES Grounds, 735 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Details: www.miramarevents.com.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19-20 on Main Street, between Miramontes and Spruce Street in Half Moon Bay. Details: www.miramarevents.com.
Cirque du Soleil returns
Cirque du Soleil presents “Amaluna” beginning Nov. 15 in San Francisco and Jan. 22, 2014 in San Jose. Tickets are now on sale.
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