The 3rd Annual Loose Goose Wine Festival migrates to the Santa Clarita Valley October 4-7. More info: www.loosegoosewinefestival.com

FYI -- If you haven't been through the Santa Clarita Valley lately, you probably wouldn't recognize it. Just shy of 35 miles northwest of downtown LA, this once-bustling outpost has turned chic and metro chock full of amentities, restaurants and wine. Perfect venue for a major wine tasting event.