Upcoming Community Events
Upcoming Events
There’s no better way to get to your favorite community events than with SMART. Skip the traffic, enjoy the scenic ride, and arrive just steps away from the action. Check out these upcoming events - all easily accessible by SMART!
We’ve rounded up local, family-friendly events that are a reasonable walk from our stations during regular service hours. We recommend giving the walking distance and train schedule a quick look to make sure everything feels comfortable and that you can get to the fun—and back home—right on time.
December
- All month: Skate into the spirit! Celebrate the season at Snoopy’s Winter Wonderland Ice Arena during festive public sessions all November and December
- Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
- Wednesdays: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop (closed 12/25)
- Saturdays: Rain or shine, it’s market time! Head to the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market every Saturday for a bounty of fresh, local goodness, music, and craft
- Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market
- Sundays: Turnip the flavor at the Marin Farmers Market, the third-largest weekly market in California
- Through January 4: Hunt for hidden “Holiday Hens” around downtown Petaluma for a chance to win gift cards and festive prizes
- Through January 5: Hunt for holiday fun at the 4th Annual Downtown San Rafael Elf Hunt and find hidden elves, explore festive shops, and enter to win gift baskets!
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December 10-January 6, 2026: Glide across the ice and embrace the festive spirit at Petaluma's Luma Ice, a magical atmosphere perfect for all ages.
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December 11-13: Buddy’s in town! Catch Elf Jr. The Musical in San Rafael for music, laughter, and holiday cheer
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December 13: Set sail for holiday magic! Watch the Petaluma River sparkle as the Lighted Boat Parade cruises from the Marina to the Turning Basin
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December 13: Enjoy the Lighted Boat Parade in San Rafael along the canal with family-friendly views from Montecito Plaza, Beach Park, the Yacht Club, or Pickleweed Park.
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December 17: Join Toddlers on Ice: Winter Trail for a morning of frosty play, prizes, and a visit from a special Peanuts guest at Snoopy’s Home Ice!
January
- Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
- Wednesdays: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop (closed 1/1)
- Saturdays: Rain or shine, it’s market time! Head to the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market every Saturday for a bounty of fresh, local goodness, music, and craft
- Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market
- Sundays: Turnip the flavor at the Marin Farmers Market, the third-largest weekly market in California
- November 29-January 4: Hunt for hidden “Holiday Hens” around downtown Petaluma for a chance to win gift cards and festive prizes
- November 29-January 5: Hunt for holiday fun at the 4th Annual Downtown San Rafael Elf Hunt and find hidden elves, explore festive shops, and enter to win gift baskets!
- January 26: Leave the chilly weather outside and have fun inside painting, crafting, and mixing at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Museum Mondays
February
- Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
- Wednesdays: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop
- Saturdays: Rain or shine, it’s market time! Head to the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market every Saturday for a bounty of fresh, local goodness, music, and craft
- Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market
- Sundays: Turnip the flavor at the Marin Farmers Market, the third-largest weekly market in California
- February 23: Celebrate the season of love with the Peanuts gang by collaging, creating, and stamping at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Museum Mondays
March
- Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
- Wednesdays: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop
- Saturdays: Rain or shine, it’s market time! Head to the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market every Saturday for a bounty of fresh, local goodness, music, and craft
- Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market
- Sundays: Turnip the flavor at the Marin Farmers Market, the third-largest weekly market in California
- March 30: Explore the Museum’s newest exhibition, Snoopy’s Family, bead, create, and dance at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Museum Mondays
April
- Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
- Wednesdays: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop
- Saturdays: Rain or shine, it’s market time! Head to the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market every Saturday for a bounty of fresh, local goodness, music, and craft
- Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market
- Sundays: Turnip the flavor at the Marin Farmers Market, the third-largest weekly market in California
- April 27: Add a spring to your step and celebrate the season with hands-on crafts at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Museum Mondays