Slow Evenings, Bright Nights in Yolo Countryside
When Daylight Savings brings earlier sunsets, the countryside settles into a slower rhythm. The sky turns golden sooner, cafes feel cozier, towns start to sparkle, and evenings stretch long in the best possible way. This is the time of year when the Yolo countryside really shines — softly, warmly, quietly.
Here’s how to make the most of it.
Start Your Day Slow: Brunch + Dried Florals at Park Winters
Take the scenic drive to Park Winters and begin with a lingering brunch — coffee steaming, farm views glowing, and that signature countryside calm. Afterward, step into their dried floral workshop, where you can create your own arrangement of winter grasses, seedpods, and blooms.
Don’t skip the Cottage Shop — it’s full of seasonal decor, handmade goods, and small treasures that feel like something you discovered, not something you just bought.
Stroll and Shop in Downtown Winters
Winters is always charming, but it’s especially magical in late fall. The storefronts start to glow as dusk settles in, and there are new shops to explore — including the brand-new Yolo 365 boutique, full of thoughtfully curated pieces and local finds.
Grab a warm drink, wander at your own pace, linger under the café lights that line the streets.
Holiday Lights, Small Town Magic: Winters Tree Lighting & Tractor Parade
Mark your calendar — Winters knows how to celebrate the season.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 5, 2025
4pm – 9pm · Tree lighting at 6pm
Tractor Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1pm – 9pm · Parade at 6pm
There’s nothing quite like a historic main street strung with lights — and tractors decked out in holiday glow are a uniquely Yolo touch we’ll never get tired of.
Wine by Firelight in Clarksburg
Head to the Clarksburg wine region to visit the Old Sugar Mill, where multiple tasting rooms gather under one historic roof. The porch outside glows warmly in the evening, while inside you can wander between wineries with a glass in hand.
Come for the tasting. Stay for the glow. Visit our event calendar for their upcoming events!
End the Night Under the Stars in Capay Valley
When the sky darkens early, you actually get more night sky.
Drive to Capay Open Space Park and look up — the Milky Way spreads clear across the valley.
Pack:
A blanket
A thermos of something warm
A friend or two
It’s quiet out there — in the best way. Earlier sunsets aren’t the end of the day — they’re an invitation to slow down. To notice more. To feel the countryside in its gentlest season.
We’ll see you out here.
