Though back-to-school season may have begun, there’s still plenty of fun to be had heading into the fall around the Bay Area. From a plethora of art and wine festivals to Oktoberfest celebrations, harvest parties and all manner of liquor-based strolls, here are a few event ideas to keep spirits up through the autumn months.

Pub in the Park: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6, Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Enjoy the last session in this summer series with the tunes of bluegrass group Savannah Blu while sampling local microbrews, ciders or seltzers and eating from a nearby food truck. tinyurl.com/pubinpark.

Sample the Sierra: 12-4 p.m., Sept. 6, Bijou Community Park, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Taste offerings from 25+ wine, beer and spirit vendors and 20+ food vendors a

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