Calendar
CARLSBAD
Underwater Parks Day
When, where: Jan. 15, Sea Life Aquarium
Highlights: Kids learn about marine environments while seeing underwater life during this third annual event. Child-oriented activities include a conservation expo with hands-on exhibits.
Cost: $20; $13 for ages 3 to 12 (free for infants); $17 for ages 60 and older; parking is $5
Info: (760) 918-5346, https://www.sealifeus.com
KOHALA COAST, HAWAII
James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour
When, where: Jan. 21 and 22, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Highlights: An elaborate farm-to-table-themed dinner Jan. 22 is the pièce de résistance of this food-and-wine weekend, with celebrity chefs preparing and introducing courses; wine and cocktail pairings accompany the presentation. The event also includes a wine tasting Jan. 21.
Cost: $300 for both nights; $250 if attending only the dinner
Info: https://www.celebritycheftour.com
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The Buffalo Story
When, where: Jan. 21-23, Yellowstone Assn. headquarters, Gardiner, Mont.
Highlights: This field seminar, led by Yellowstone’s bison expert, will help attendees learn about bison behavior, ecology and conservation, and includes hiking, snowshoeing or skiing of up to 5 miles a day, as well as wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Cost: $225 (not including lodging)
Info: (406) 848-2400, https://www.yellowstoneassociation.org
MOENKOPI, ARIZ.
Hopi Agricultural Expo
When, where: Jan. 22, Moenkopi Legacy Inn (Upper Village)
Highlights: This celebration of Hopi farming heritage includes educational demonstrations, dance performances, Native American foods and an exhibit of photos that date to 1890.
Cost: Free
Info: (928) 283-4500, https://www.experiencehopi.com
NAPA, CALIF.
Napa Valley Restaurant Month
When, where: Through Jan. 31, various restaurants
Highlights: Sample some of Napa’s best food at a steep discount. Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro, for example, is offering a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $25, while others offer half-off wine. More than 30 chefs are participating in this first annual event, part of California Restaurant Month.
Cost: Varies by venue; mention “Napa Valley Restaurant Month” at participating restaurants to receive the discount
Info: (707) 226-5813, https://www.legendarynapavalley.com
--Avital Binshtock
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
