Fall is a special time of year as we transition from harvest festivals to the holiday season. From parades to lighting ceremonies, jazz festivals to turkey trots, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the month of November.
Vintage war birds and sleek air racers fly over to Petaluma on Nov. 11 to take part in what has been called the “largest Veterans Day Parade north of the Golden Gate.” Watch as veterans, the US Air Force Band of the West, Clydesdales, and more parade proudly through the streets of Petaluma. Music in the gazebo starts the festivities at noon and the parade begins at 1:00 and festivities conclude at Walnut Park with a program at 2:45. More information can be found here.
Join the fun at the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Star Parties begin at dusk, when the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building, and presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom. More information can be found here.
Start the holiday season off right at Korbel’s nod to the End of Prohibition! Dress yourself in the prohibition era fashion and let our fabulous live band swing you back in time! Nosh on a variety of savory and sweet bites, festive cocktails, and of course Korbel California Champagnes! More information can be found here.
Healdsburg Jazz is producing a special Jazz Jam Benefit Concert, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the recent devastating fires in Sonoma County. More information can be found here.
Celebrate the fifth annual Lighting of the Historic Sonoma Plaza. Enjoy 8-acres of 100,000+ sparkling lights, music and performances, holiday treats and more. Free to the public and family friendly. Music starts at 5pm. More information can be found here.
Bring the family to SOFA’s (Santa Rosa Arts District) largest open studio event of the year featuring the SOFA Parade, street performers, live music, fire dancers, and more. Free and family friendly. Meet the artists of the SOFA district and celebrate! More information can be found here.
Round up the family and head to downtown Healdsburg before your big meal! Join Nuya Nutrition and Healdsburg Running Company on Thanksgiving morning for The Healdsburg Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk through Healdsburg Open Space Preserve. Run or walk the 5K and stick around for light food, drinks, and seasonal goodies before you head off for the rest of your day. More information can be found here.
Wineries in the renowned Alexander Valley open their doors for a day of wine tasting, food pairings and Black Friday sales on your favorite wines and unique wine country gifts! Participating wineries include Alexander Valley Vineyards, Medlock Ames Winery, HANNA Vineyards & Winery, White Oak Vineyards & Winery, Soda Rock Winery and deLorimier Winery. More information can be found here.
Start the holidays in Downtown Geyserville with the annual Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade! Enjoy caroling, warm winter fare, and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. More information can be found here.
Enjoy the Holiday Season in Wine Country; there is nothing quite like it.
Fall has come to Wine Country. Crops are being harvested as residents prepare to celebrate the changing of the seasons. From harvest fairs to Oktoberfests, wine runs to Halloween celebrations, there is something for everyone this October in Sonoma County.
The Harvest Fair will mark its 43rd year of showcasing Sonoma County’s grand harvest which continues to result in world-class wines, award winning beer and a plethora of culinary wealth. More information can be found here.
Prepare yourself for an epic run through California’s award winning wine region. The first mile runs through the residential area of Healdsburg past 100 year old homes and quaint streets. Just outside town are miles of vineyards and dozens of wineries. Nice gently rolling roads with breathtaking views of Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. More information can be found here.
Join Fort Ross Conservancy, California State Parks, and the Fort Ross-Seaview Winegrowers Association for the annual Fort Ross-Seaview Wine and Harvest Festival. Attendees will enjoy an incredible day of world-class Wine Tasting, delicious local foods, music and much more, all set on the spectacular Sonoma Coast at Fort Ross State Historic Park. More information can be found here.
Break out the Lederhosen and get ready for wunderbar German food, German beer, fresh craft brews on tap and hilarious contests including the world-famous wiener dog races, the tankard hoist, yodeling, costume contest and the potato sack races! More information can be found here.
Bring the whole family for a weekend of fun, fall festivities at Cornerstone’s first annual Harvest Festival + Pumpkin Patch! Attendees will enjoy live music, lawn games, seasonal treats and pumpkins, food and beer for purchase. More information can be found here.
Celebrate the fall season. More than just a pumpkin patch, the Tolay Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration of the beauty and history of this special park. Fall Festival activities are low-key, hands-on and educational by design. More information can be found here.
Sit with the winemakers and other Pinot-loving consumers as they focus on limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. The Pinot Noir Grand Tasting will include over 100 wineries plus guest Artisan Food Vendors all on the downtown Healdsburg Plaza Square; it’s a Sonoma County wine weekend you won’t want to miss. More information can be found here.
The festivities start in the afternoon with great food, music and pumpkin carving. Everyone will get the chance to display their Jack-O-Lantern on a pike in the Petaluma corn field. When the sun goes down the pumpkins are lit. It is a truly heart warming feeling looking over the glowing corn field to see the individual creations of all who attend.
FREE pumpkin included with admission. Get tickets here.
Join the fun at the 12th annual Halloween at Howarth! Dress in your best costume and come trick-or-treat throughout one of Santa Rosa’s most popular parks! Plus, hop on Howarth Park’s train and carousel with your costumed friends and catch a pony ride too! More information can be found here.
This end of wine harvest and Halloween themed race runs through the renowned Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys in late October when the weather is ideal for running and the autumn-colored vineyards glow in the warm sunshine. Enter the costume contest, win wine awards for your age group, and enjoy wine-tasting, food, beer, exhibitors, live music and more! More information can be found here.
Members are invited us for Mayacama’s first Great Pumpkin Festival from 2-6pm! The courtyard will be filled with an abundance of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes that we will use at this festive Fall event. Participants will have a ball with pumpkin bowling, pumpkin putt-putt, pumpkin painting, and other pumpkin surprises! Costumes are encouraged for all ages and prizes will be given to those who have the most creative, the scariest and most unique look of their own. The whole family will enjoy making their version of the ultimate hot chocolate at our hot chocolate bar before taking an adventure on a hayride from 3 – 5 pm. Buffet dinner with Chef Scott’s creations will be available at 4 pm. We look forward to seeing you in your unique Halloween look on October 28!
The procession starts at 4:00 pm at 100 Petaluma Blvd. N. and ends at Petaluma Historical Museum. Festivities include live music, Ballet Folklorico, Aztec dancers, food and art, a children’s activity area, and much more. View the full line-up of activities throughout October here or follow the event Facebook Page.
Celebrate Halloween at this special Museum Monday for Little Ones! Come in costume to trick-or-treat throughout the Museum. Also, enjoy sing-along songs, spider web yarn threading, and decorating a mini pumpkin! More information can be found here.
Join over 60 participating Downtown merchants for a fun and safe community Halloween for the entire family and goodies for costumed kids under 12. Prepare for a hauntingly “ghould” time from 3 – 5:30pm on Monday October 31st as the scary, the cute, the ugly and the creepy descend on Downtown Petaluma. For those you can’t get enough, head over to the Historic Downtown residences where trick-or-treaters come for all over the region to celebrate. More information can be found here.