Sonoma Events Calendar - Best in Sonoma

OCTOBER Sonoma Event Calendar

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October 2024
Columbus Day is October 14 Halloween is October 31
Huichica Music Festival	TBD 2024	This home-grown, indie-rock fest is a a weekend-long celebration of music, food, and wine. Set at Gundlach Bundschu Winery on a grassy hill, it is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Blankets or low-back beach chairs and flat, walking shoes, are encouraged. Pack some sunscreen, a hat and get ready to enjoy a day in the sun! Wears layers as it can get chilly at night. More info.
ARTrails Open Studio Tour	TBD 2024	Grab an ARTrails catalog with maps and spend a day or two sampling some of the very best art Sonoma County has to offer. Drive the country lanes, coastal highways, and pastoral vistas or the urban centers of Sonoma County on this self-guided free tour. ARTrails provides that rare glimpse into the artist’s studio.(Free) More Info.
Glen Ellen Village Fair	TBD 2024	The Annual Glen Ellen Village Fair lets the locals strut their stuff. More Info .
Art Walk	TBD 2024	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More Info.

NOVEMBER Sonoma Event Calendar

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September	October	November	December

November 2024
Veterans Day is November 11, 2024 Thanksgiving Day is November 28, 2024
Lighting of the Plaza	Check web site for event dates in 2024	The holiday magic begins with the lighting of 100,000 lights on the Plaza! Bring your kids, wine and beer for this evening of free fun and entertainment.
Cirque de Bohème	TBD 2024	Enjoy a 1920’s style circus based on the French tradition at Cornerstone Gardens. This intimate gathering is limited to 130 guests per show under a tent in the Cornerstone gardens. Performers include a magician, contortionist, hat juggler, ball spinner, unicyclist, mime, an eccentric clown, knife-thrower and other assorted denizens of Paris of the 1920’s. More info.
Holidays in Sonoma	Check web site for event dates in 2024	Ditch the shopping mall sprawl this year for the rolling vineyards and historic towns of real wine country. Fill your stockings in the artisan boutiques, wineries and galleries of Sonoma’s legendary Plaza. You’re bound to one-up Santa with delicious olive oils, world-class wines, spa certificates, antiques, gourmet goods and more. More info.
Art Walk	TBD 2024	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info.

DECEMBER Sonoma Event Calendar

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September	October	November	December

December 2024
Christmas Day is December 25th
Cirque de Bohème	TBD 2024	Enjoy a 1920’s style circus based on the French tradition at Cornerstone Gardens. This intimate gathering is limited to 130 guests per show under a tent in the Cornerstone gardens. Performers include a magician, contortionist, hat juggler, ball spinner, unicyclist, mime, an eccentric clown, knife-thrower and other assorted denizens of Paris of the 1920’s. More info.
Holidays in Sonoma	Check web site for event dates in 2024	Ditch the shopping mall sprawl this year for the rolling vineyards and historic towns of real wine country. Fill your stockings in the artisan boutiques, wineries and galleries of Sonoma’s legendary Plaza. You’re bound to one-up Santa with delicious olive oils, world-class wines, spa certificates, antiques, gourmet goods and more. More info.
Art Walk	TBD 2024	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info.

JANUARY Sonoma Event Calendar

January	February	March	April
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September	October	November	December

January 2025

Martin Luther King Day is January 20, 2025

Friday Morning Farmers Market

Every Friday

Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info.

FEBRUARY Sonoma Event Calendar

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September	October	November	December

February 2025

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, 2025

Presidents’ Day Holiday is Feb. 17, 2025

Friday Farmers Market

Every Friday

Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round in the Arnold Field parking lot just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info .

MARCH Sonoma Event Calendar

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March 2025
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, 2025 Caesar Chavez Day is March 31, 2025
Sonoma International Film Festival	TBD 2024	The annual Sonoma International Film Festival showcases more than 90 new independent films from around the world. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More Info.

APRIL Sonoma Event Calendar

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April 2025
Earth Day is April 22, 2025
Trashion Fashion Show	TBD, 2025	Fun, fun fun! Where else can you find such outrageous, beautiful and humorous fashions created from recycled materials. This annual event brings out the best in local creativity. More info.
Earth Day at Quarryhill Botanical Garden	TBD, 2025	Celebrate Earth Day at this exquisite Botanical Garden. This free family event features hula hoops, reptiles, a Lion dance, origami, bee keepers, fire truck tours, live music ,and arts and crafts. Purchase rare plants from the garden. More info.
Farm Trails	TBD, 2025	Tour your way through Sonoma County’s farms! Activities include farm tours, demos, animal petting, games and crafts for kids, tastings, cooking demos, flower arranging, and more. Most stops are free. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info.

MAY Sonoma Event Calendar

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September	October	November	December

May 2024
Cinco de Mayo is May 5, 2025 Mother’s Day is May 11, 2025 Memorial Day is May 26, 2024
Cinco de Mayo	May 5, 2025	Live mariachi and DJ music, authentic Mexican food, dance performances, games for kids and much more at this annual celebration of Mexico’s triumph over France in the legendary battle of Puebla in 1862. Noon to 7 p.m.
Signature Sonoma Valley	TBD 2025	Experience “all things Sonoma” at this three-day, hands-on celebration of Sonoma Valley wine, food and lifestyle. Attend exclusive winemaker dinners, special tastings of rare wines, panel discussions, vineyard tours, and more. More info.
Art Walk	TBD 2025	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. More info.
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market	Every Tuesday evening	Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More Info .
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday morning	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. More info.

JUNE Sonoma Event Calendar

January	February	March	April
May	June	July	August
September	October	November	December

June 2025
Fathers Day is June 15, 2025
Pueblo Day	TBD 2025	Pueblo Day is an annual celebration of the founding in 1835 of the pueblo of Sonoma by General M.G. Vallejo. Visit multiple historic venues and enjoy re-enactments, live music, craft demos, and games. More info.
Annual Hit the Road Jack Run	TBD 2025	Join locals in this 10K and Family Fun Run. Course runs through town and surrounding back roads. More info.
NASCAR 350 at Sonoma Raceway	TBD 2025	The Toyota/Save Mart 350 race plus auctions, air-show, contests, and more. Add a visit to Sonoma Plaza using the free shuttle bus. More Info.
Broadway Under the Stars	June -Sept, 2025	Transcendence Theatre’s “Broadway Under The Stars” is a series of concerts featuring professional Broadway and Hollywood performers in the majestic open-air winery ruins in Jack London State Park. Magical in every way! More info.
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market	Tuesdays	Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More info.
Sebastiani Friday Night Music Series	Fridays	Enjoy live music from a variety of talented musicians in the tasting room or on the courtyard, April thru Sept. Wines by-the-glass or by-the-bottle available for purchase along with gourmet sandwiches and salads. Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic dinner or snacks. Children and well-behaved pets are welcome! The last Friday of each month is “Food Truck Friday.” More info.
Art Walk	First Thursday of the month	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Fridays	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. More info.

JULY Sonoma Event Calendar

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September	October	November	December

July 2025
Independence Day is July 4!
	July 4, 2025	The Sonoma Plaza is center stage for a fun filled day of celebration featuring the annual parade with entries including floats, horses. Food booths, live music, and more. Sponsored by the Sonoma Community Center and the City of Sonoma. Fireworks as the sky darkens delight all. (Free) More Info.
Out in the Vineyard	TBD 2025	Now you can celebrate PRIDE in Out In The Vineyard for 3 Full Days of LGBT 3 in magnificent Sonoma Valley. Celebrate with world class wine and culinary delights, music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP Receptions, wine tasting excursions, champagne brunch and wine auction in one of the most famous luxury wine destinations in the world. More Info.
Broadway Under the Stars	June-Sept., 2025	Transcendence Theatre’s “Broadway Under The Stars” is a series of concerts featuring professional Broadway and Hollywood performers in the majestic open-air winery ruins in Jack London State Park. Magical in every way! More info.
Wine Country Half Marathon	TBD 2025	You simply could not ask for a more beautiful backdrop for a marathon. The race begins in Napa Valley at Domaine Carneros winery — a classic French chateau — and continues down a back country road past several miles of vineyards, sheep and horse ranches.. More info.
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market	Tuesdays	Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More Info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Fridays	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. More Info.

AUGUST Sonoma Event Calendar

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May	June	July	August
September	October	November	December

August 2025
There are no national holidays in August.
Broadway Under the Stars	June-Sept., 2025	Transcendence Theatre’s “Broadway Under The Stars” is a series of concerts featuring professional Broadway and Hollywood performers in the majestic open-air winery ruins in Jack London State Park. Magical in every way! More info.
Sonoma City Party	TBD 2025	Each year the city of Sonoma puts on a down-home party that brings the locals out in droves for dancing in the streets, food, drink, and live music. Don’t miss it! More info.
Red and White Ball	TBD 2025	A fundraiser for local schools, the Sonoma Red and White Ball is a hugely popular, and colorful, dinner and dance party held on the Plaza. The theme is fun, not necessarily formal. Don your favorite Red and White attire and dance the night away. More info.
Art Walk	First Thursday of the month	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market	Tuesdays	Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More Info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Fridays	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. More Info.

SEPTEMBER Sonoma Event Calendar

January	February	March	April
May	June	July	August
September	October	November	December

September 2024
Labor Day is September 1, 2025
Broadway Under the Stars	June-Sept., 2025	Transcendence Theatre’s “Broadway Under The Stars” is a series of concerts featuring professional Broadway and Hollywood performers in the majestic open-air winery ruins in Jack London State Park. Magical in every way! More info.
Wine Country Optics and Nature Festival	TBD, 2025	An extravaganza for nature lovers, this annual event has it all: nature photography; optics equipment; Bay Area conservation groups; stunning landscaped gardens; live bats, owls and hawks; live music; and food and wine. Free entry and parking! More info.
Sonoma Plein Air	TBD, 2025	Sonoma Plein Air is a week long event celebrating the century-old technique of outdoor painting. The annual gathering of artists culminates at Sonoma’s Historic Plaza for The Art Exhibition and Sale on Saturday. More Info .
Mexican Independence Day	TBD, 2025	Music, dancing, and a civic ceremony on the Sonoma Plaza celebrate the 1821 independence of Mexico from Spanish rule. More info
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival	TBD, 2025	California’s oldest festival, this Sonoma tradition is held on the historic town square and is fun for all ages. Festivities include Opening Night Gala, Blessing of the Grapes, Reenactment of the Bear Flag Revolt, Firefighters’ Water Fight, Grape Stomp, Parade, and 5k Run-Walk. More Info.
Art Walk	First Thursday of the month	Stroll around the plaza, popping into local galleries and businesses to chat with artists, listen to music, and take in the latest on the Sonoma art scene. First Thursday of each month through December except July. More info.
Tues. Evening Farmers Market	Every Tuesday	Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More Info.
Friday Morning Farmers Market	Every Friday	Open Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, year ’round, in the Arnold Field parking lot, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. More Info.