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.

November

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: Visit the Novato Hamilton Landing Farmers Market every Tuesday, with year round food trucks
Tuesdays: Taco 'bout a good time at the Santa Rosa Taco Tuesday Bike Ride, an 8-mile, family-friendly community cruise every Tuesday evening
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 crafts
Saturdays: Lettuce celebrate fresh flavors at the Walnut Park Farmer's Market in Downtown Petaluma (ends November 22)
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 21: Enjoy a night at the theater with the World Ballet Company’s performance of The Great Gatsby at the Luther Burbank Center
November 21 - December 21: Step into a holiday classic with a matinee of A Christmas Story: The Musical at the 6th Street Playhouse
November 23: Fuel up on French pastries and gourmet coffee as you explore a galaxy of vintage oddities and relics at the Petaluma Vintage Market
November 24: Gather your little turkeys for Happy Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown! at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Museum Mondays
November 26: Raise the steaks at the Chef’s Market—where Marin’s tastiest talents come to shop
November 27: Start your Thanksgiving on the right foot (and left!) at the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot in Old Courthouse Square
November 28: Let your holiday spirit shine bright at Santa Rosa’s Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration in Courthouse Square
November 28-29: Get into the spirit at Rohnert Park’s 46th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire at the Rohnert Park Community Center
November 29: Watch Santa sail into town during the Riverboat Arrival in Petaluma
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!

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

December 2: Shine bright at the 37th Annual Tree of Lights — enjoy the tree lighting, choir performances, treats, and a photo with Santa while honoring someone special with a commemorative ornament!
December 4: Begin your holiday season with an evening of family-friendly fun at the 24th Annual Holiday Celebration at the Windsor Town Green and take our special late night train home
December 5: Shine bright at Petaluma’s Light Up the Square Tree Lighting Celebration — enjoy Santa’s arrival, live music, and holiday magic as Theatre Square sparkles to life
December 5: All aboard for Cotati’s Holiday Tree Lighting—a tree-mendously festive night where the cocoa’s hot, the lights are bright, and the holiday spirit is in full rein-deer!
December 5, 6, 7: Glide into the season with Sonoma Clean Power’s Merry & Bright — free outdoor shows at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena where skaters and dancers bring holiday magic to life!
December 6: Hop aboard SMART’s very own annual Holiday Express — festive trains, free rides with toy donations and Santa himself riding along to spread cheer and collect gifts for Toys for Tots!
December 6: Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping at Cotati’s Shop and Stroll—where the deals are sweet, the music’s jolly, and Santa’s ready for you!
December 6: Stroll, shop, and sparkle! Enjoy festive deals, live entertainment, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus at Petaluma’s Holiday Downtown Shopping Stroll
December 6: Light up the night at Rohnert Park’s Holiday Lights Celebration & Rec the Halls
December 6: Get in the holiday spirit with the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Novato!
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.
December 11-13: Buddy’s in town! Catch Elf Jr. The Musical in San Rafael for music, laughter, and holiday cheer
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
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.
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

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