Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sept. 28-30
Celebrating Sonoma Valley's bounty and local culture since 1897 with food, wine, art, and family activities, including
a grape stomp, firefighter activity, night parade, and live music.
All Hallow's Art Fest
Sept. 29
Enjoy the bewitching artistry of Halloween artists from around the country at this awe-inspiring show.
Flavors of Fall
Sept. 29
Sample selected Korbel California Champagnes paired with three delicious small bites, then tour the vineyards on the tram. Pick one of two time frames, 10:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Korbel California Champagne Cellars,
Guerneville |
korbel.com
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Garden's 2nd Annual Harvest Celebration
Sept. 30
Experience the abundance of harvest season, as Kendall-Jackson showcases the best of Sonoma County with this exclusive event that engages all the senses.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens,
Fulton |
kj.com
Petaluma Fall Antique Faire
Sept. 30
Browse and shop in one delightful and relaxing setting.. Over 200 dealers offer a variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage decor, books, and collectibles.
SonomaVITA
Oct. 4-7
Annual cycling event, formerly Levi's GranFondo, kicks off a brand new full weekend of food, wine, beer, music, sport, and floor-to-ceiling fun for everyone.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Oct. 5-7
Wine tasting with 100+ wineries, wine sales, food pairing, craft beer and cider tasting, chef demonstrations, workshops and seminars, and the World Championship Grape Stomp.
Cloverdale Oktoberfest
Oct. 6
Enjoy German music, food, beer, and wine. Pick out pumpkins and gourds and enjoy fun family entertainment and activities.
Santa Rosa Symphony - Passion and Power
Oct. 6-8
Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong's inaugural concert features Brahms Violin Concerto by virtuoso Arnaud Sussmann; Sonoma Strong by Paul Dooley; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
Blind Scream Haunted House
Oct. 12-31
Blind Scream offers two heart thumping, blood pumping haunted house experiences that will not disappoint. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and other select dates in October.
First Annual Maker Music Festival
Oct. 13
The festival showcases DIY music and instrument makers with exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and performances. Hands-on fun for all ages.
Fort Ross Harvest Festival
Oct. 13
Enjoy a morning of gentle apple picking in the historic orchard, singing and dancing with Bay Area Russian ensembles, followed by celebrations in the historic Fort Ross compound.
Geyserville Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival
Oct. 13
The best of what Sonoma County has to offer in the world of craft beer, artisan wineries, and micro distillers.
Cotati Oktoberfest
Oct. 13
Get ready for wunderbar German food, beer, wine, live music, and dancing! Join in the Yodeling Contest, Stein Hold Contest, and Costume Contest and don't miss the Weiner Dog Race.
Weekend Along the Farm Trails
Oct. 13-14
Sonoma County farmers will open their gates and barn doors to offer a behind-the-scenes peek at life on the farm. Discover some of Sonoma County's best kept secrets!
Sonoma County Art Trails
Oct. 13-14, 20-21
For two weekends in October, you can have a look at some of the best art that Sonoma County has to offer. Art Trails is a chance to visit the artists' studios and watch works in progress.
Tolay Fall Festival
Oct. 13-14, 20-21
Take a hay ride to a giant pumpkin patch, explore a "Nighttime Creatures Barn," try the straw maze, do farm crafts, and enjoy old-fashion lawn games and foods from local vendors.
Alexander Valley Film Festival
Oct. 18-21
Featuring domestic and international narrative features, documentaries, short films, special programs, student winners, a thrilling Opening Night Celebration, and more!
Wine Country Spoken Word Festival
Oct. 19-20
Stories, poetry, and comedy all feature as local, national, and international spoken word artists gather to celebrate storytelling.
2018 Sonoma County Yoga Festival
Oct. 19-21
The Yoga Festival is fun for the whole family, with food, music, art, and wellness! Try silent disco, hip hop, and slacklining yogas and much more.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Oct. 20
Enjoy family-friendly activities like sugar skull decorating, an art show, showings of Coco, and traditional dance by Ballet Folklorico and Windsor Bloco, as well as delicious food.
Dia de los Muertos Family Day
Oct. 21
Learn about the festival of Dia de Muertos in a new exhibition. Decorate your own sugar skull and have your face painted for Dia de Muertos.
Pinot on the River
Oct. 21
Sit with the winemakers and focus on limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. Sunday's Pinot Noir Grand Tasting features over 100 wineries plus guest Artisan Food Vendors.
Cirque du Sebastopol
Oct. 26-27
This 11th annual legendary Halloween bash features live music and burlesque performance art on Friday night and bass music and silent disco on Saturday night.
North Bay Science Discovery Day
Oct. 27
A wide variety of science enthusiasts will have hands-on activities and information for all to enjoy. Get your kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)!
Fall Colors Festival and Vintage Car Show
Oct. 28
On the last Sunday in October, the town of Geyserville celebrates Fall! Enjoy the local fire department's pancake feed, streets filled with classic cars, a crafts fair, food, and more.
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 31
Parents with their little goblins will hit downtown with their Trick or Treat Trail maps and go from business to business collecting candy.
B.R. Cohn Sonoma Extra Virgin Festival
Nov. 3
Celebrate All Things Olive! Spend the day enjoying live music, delicious food, and your favorite B.R. Cohn wines, along with cooking demonstrations, olive harvest, and more.
Salmon Creek ArtWalk Open Studios
Nov. 3-4
Wander the picturesque village of Salmon Creek by the beach, where local artists will be exhibiting work in open studios.
Wine and Food Affair
Nov. 3-4
Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County's annual premier event is a full weekend of wine and food pairings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys.
Veterans Day Parade and Flyover
Nov. 11
Petaluma hosts the largest Veteran's Day Parade north of the Golden Gate. Huey helicopters, tanks, and more than 100 entries will fill the parade with plenty of pomp and circumstance.
Thanksgiving Feast with Snoopy
Nov. 17
Enjoy and help prepare a re-creation of Snoopy's Thanksgiving meal of toast, popcorn, and jelly beans from the classic television holiday special, along with hands-on crafts, and more.
Healdsburg Turkey Trot
Nov. 22
Round up the family and head to downtown Healdsburg on Thanksgiving morning for The Healdsburg Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk through Healdsburg Open Space Preserve.
