Upcoming Community Events

Upcoming Events
Spring is in full swing, and 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!

September

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
Wednesdays: Turnip the beet at the Cotati Community Farmers' Market
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
Sundays: Your Sundays just got fresher - hit up the new Santa Rosa Downtown Farmer's Market in Old Courthouse Square every Sunday through September 28 Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market

September 6: Learn about wildfire preparedness at Ember Stomp at the Marin Fairgrounds
September 6: Shift into gear for the second annual Rohnert Park Downtown Car Show, where good times, live tunes, cold brews, and classic rides are all in the driver’s seat
September 6: Relax and enjoy The Fork'n Good Food Festival in Downtown Petaluma
September 6: Ignite your taste buds at the 12th Annual Windsor Chili Cookoff
September 11: Join the Puzzle Swap at Marin Civic Center Library
September 12: Explore local art at the 2nd Friday Art Walk in San Rafael
September 13: Visit the Lego Club at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library
September 13: Sip and stroll at the Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival
September 13: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Somos Windsor's Fiestas Patrias de Windsor
September 14: Celebrate community and culture at Fiesta de Independencia at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa
September 14: Who said Sundays were for slowing down when Second Sundays in Santa Rosa are packed with hands-on fun, live shows, and farmers market flair?
September 17: Explore the Marin Senior Fair from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall
September 20: Enjoy food, music and more at VIVA SoCo Market in Santa Rosa
September 20: Take flight and cruise in at Wheels and Wings Car Show at the Pacific Coast Air Museum
September 20/21: Get your stein in line for two days of brews, bites, and beats at Lagunitas' Oktoberfest
September 21: Fuel up on Franch pastries and gourmet coffee as you explore a galaxy of vintage oddities and relics at the Petaluma Vintage Market
September 26: Join us for All Aboard with Transit CEOs - a multi-modal ride-a-long and social event giving you a chance to ride with and meet regional transit leaders
September 27: Celebrate the strong spirit of community at the Windsor Day Parade
September 28: Hunt for hidden gems at the Petaluma Fall Antique Faire
September 28: Rock out at the Railroad Square Music Festival in Santa Rosa

October

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 craft
Saturdays: Lettuce celebrate fresh flavors at the Walnut Park Farmer's Market in Downtown Petaluma
Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market

October 4: Head to the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma for the Petaluma Whiskerino
October 5-13: Catch the waves and wings at San Francisco Fleet Week
October 10: Explore local art at the 2nd Friday Art Walk in San Rafael
October 19: Experience the Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show at the Novato Civic Green
October 11: Paws in the garden and support pets in need at the annual Garden Paw'ty plant sale in Windsor
October 18: Follow the trail and fill your pail at the Trick or Treat Trail in Windsor (pre-registration required)
October 19: Fuel up on Franch pastries and gourmet coffee as you explore a galaxy of vintage oddities and relics at the Petaluma Vintage Market
October 25: Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Kathleen Madigan at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
October 25: Shop local and enjoy Halloween fun at The SoCo Market in Santa Rosa
October 26: Bring the whole family to Trick or Treat on 4th Street in San Rafael
October 28: Join Stories with Rhythm for music and stories at Marin Civic Center Library
October 29: Check out the Early Readers Book Club at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library
October 31: Stroll through downtown Petaluma for the Trick or Treat Trail

November

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

November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Somos Windsor
November 2: Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Novato Civic Green
November 7–9: Explore handcrafted goods at the Marin Arts & Crafts Show at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael
November 8: Explore handcrafted goods at the Marin Arts & Crafts Show at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael
November 16: Fuel up on Franch pastries and gourmet coffee as you explore a galaxy of vintage oddities and relics at the Petaluma Vintage Market
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 29: Watch Santa sail into town during the Riverboat Arrival in Petaluma

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
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

December 4: Begin your holiday season with an evening of family-friendly fun at the 24th Annual Holiday Celebration at the Windsor Town Green