Oct. 4-5
This event features more than 100 wineries at the Grand Tasting Pavilion. Savor innovative cuisine and award-winning wines, and participate in the World Championship Grape Stomp.
Levi's Granfondo
Oct. 5
America's premiere gran fondo cycling event has several routes along with a fun-filled vendor expo, live music, food and refreshments, and space to relax on a sprawling, shaded lawn.
Fort Ross Harvest Festival
Oct. 5
Enjoy a day of apple picking in a historic orchard, kids' games, interpretive talks, and more. The Russian group, Kedry, will be in traditional costume, singing and performing seasonal games.
Pinot on the River
Oct. 5
The 16th annual fun-filled weekend of Pinot Noir has over 40 wineries plus artisan food vendors in downtown Santa Rosa's Old Courthouse Square.
CSRG Charity Challenge Vintage Car Races
Oct. 5-6
The Vintage Car Races are the perfect event for motorheads, foodies, and wine and craft beer lovers. The weekend has vintage racing, a charity drawing, and charity ride-arounds.
Schugtoberfest
Oct. 5
Join Schug in celebrating the 2019 harvest and its hundred-year-old German heritage. Enjoy wine, food, live polka with dancing, and stunning views of Carneros.
Oktoberfest & Courtney's Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 5
Celebrate the fall season with brats, beer and wine, pumpkins and gourds, Halloween activities and candy, and live music by The Showcase Band.
Blessing of the Animals
Oct. 6
Bring your pets to this fun-filled afternoon in support of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. Festivities include the Winery Dog of the Year dog show and wine and food.
Oktoberfest
Oct. 6
Join Cornerstone Sonoma for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration, complete with a beer garden, live polka music, food and wine, a pumpkin patch and fun activities for kids!
Pumpkin Nights
Oct. 10 - Nov. 3
Be transported into an enchanted world with dazzling Halloween displays and seven Pumpkin Lands. Enjoy an outdoor movie screening, a variety of treats, and more.
Blind Scream Haunted House
Oct. 11 - Oct. 31
Blind Scream is waiting for you with two terrifying Haunted Houses in over 15,000 square feet of pure exhilaration. Beware Lil Horrus' Freak Show and the Witch House!
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Cotati Oktoberfest
Oct. 12
Cotati's Oktoberfest features authentic German style food, beers, weiner dog racing, live music by The Alpiners, and yodeling, stein holding, and costume contests.
Sebastopol Craft Brew Festival
Oct. 12
Sample some of Sonoma County's finest brewed libations at the Sebastopol Craft Brew Festival! Great local craft beers, ciders, wine, food, and an oldies Rock 'n' Roll band.
The Freshtival
Oct. 12
The Freshtival features only beers at the height of their freshness. More than 100 different beers, less than 7 days old! Enjoy live music, delicious food, beer industry art, and brewery-fresh beer.
Shone Farm Fall Festival
Oct. 12
SRJC's Shone Farm comes alive every October for an annual fall festival! Enjoy a U-pick pumpkin patch, complimentary wine tasting, apple pressing, children's activities, farm tours, and more.
Weekend Along the Farm Trails
Oct. 12-13
Sonoma County farmers open their gates and barn doors to offer a taste of life on the farm. Meet farm animals, visit pumpkin patches, harvest apples, and shop from delicious farmstands.
Sonoma County Art Trails Open Studios
Oct. 12-13, 19-20
The 35th Annual Sonoma County Art Trails, the oldest juried open studio tour in the country, has more than 140 juried professional artists ready to share what inspires their art.
Tolay Fall Festival
Oct. 12-13, 19-20
Enjoy old-time, nature-based fun. See nighttime creatures, take a hayride to a pumpkin patch, enjoy Alaguali cultural activities, try candle-dipping, and compete in traditional games.
5th Annual Alexander Valley Film Festival
Oct. 17-10
AVFF features domestic and international narrative features, documentaries, short films, special programs, and more! It rotates
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Family Adventure Day
Oct. 19
A free, family-friendly, and kid-focused adventure at the park. Take a fun naturalist led nature walk, make a bird call, visit real live raptors, and create a fun piece of art.
Healdsburg Crush
Oct. 20
Stroll and sample from 60+ wineries and several local food vendors. A silent auction will have a large collection of locally produced Pinot Noir. Raffles for instant wine cellars and large-format bottles.
Hallowine Run
Oct. 26
The Hallowine Run offers a half marathon and 10K through scenic Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley followed by a Wine and Music Festival at Lake Sonoma.
Howl-o-ween Pet Parade
Oct. 26
Cheer on the pets at the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade. Prizes will be awarded.
Bee, Wine, and Honey Fest
Oct. 26
Spin and harvest fresh honey, learn about bees, and enjoy Keller Estate's fine wines and sustainable, local food. Kids can make seed balls and play pollination games.
Geyserville Fall Colors and Vintage Car Show
Oct. 27
Vintage cars and trucks fill quaint downtown Geyserville. Enjoy fabulous food and fun music, handmade arts and crafts, and children's games and contests.
Halloween Carnival
Oct. 27
Enjoy a day of game-playing and costume-wearing fun for the whole family.
Halloween with Harry - Santa Rosa Symphony Family Series Concert
Oct. 27
This interactive concert will entertain and educate children of all ages. Kids will recognize music from Harry Potter and more, conjuring images of fantastical creatures and magic.
Wine and Food Affair
Nov. 2-3
A full weekend of wine and food pairings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys. Participating wineries will share a favorite winery recipe.
Winterblast
Nov. 9
Winterblast is a free, kid-friendly street party with food trucks, a parade with of rolling sofa "floats," live music, costuming and tomfoolery, open art studios and more.
Veterans Day Parade and Flyover
Nov. 11
Petaluma proudly hosts the largest Veteran's Day Parade north of the Golden Gate. Enjoy music in the park and a parade with Huey helicopters, tanks, and more than 100 entries.
Thanksgiving Feast with Snoopy
Nov. 16
Help prepare and enjoy Snoopy's Thanksgiving meal of toast, popcorn, and jellybeans from the classic television holiday special, along with hands-on crafts and more.
Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza
Nov. 16
The town of Sonoma kicks off the holiday season with an evening of live music and performances, food trucks, special holiday displays, and a quarter-million sparkling lights.
Gualala Arts Festival of Trees
Nov. 29-30
Artists and food artisans offer handcrafted goods, homemade jams, mustards, olive oils, and more. Visit with Santa and enjoy this old fashioned, Winter Wonderland event!
Scandinavian Christmas in the Tasting Room
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
West Wines celebrates the advent of Christmas with Glogg, cookies, and Swedish Christmas decorations in the tasting room. Shop for holiday gifts and taste wines.
Santa's Riverboat Arrival
Nov. 30
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a unique arrival in Petaluma, as they sail up the Petaluma River on a Lind Marine tugboat and disembark to the cheers of hundreds of excited children.
Geyserville Tractor Parade
Nov. 30
Join the town of Geyserville for an annual holiday tradition to usher in the holiday season.
