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!

July

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
Tuesdays: Reel in the fun at the 2025 Family Movies on the Green in the Town of Windsor!
Wednesdays: Turnip the beet at the Cotati Community Farmers' Market
Thursdays: Beginning July 10, enjoy Summer Nights on the Windsor Town Green with SMART's special late night train service every Thursday evening through August 28
Fridays: Kick off your weekend and Party on the Plaza at the Rohnert Park Farmers' Market (closed July 4)
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: Your Sundays just got fresher - hit up the new Santa Rosa Downtown Farmer's Market in Old Courthouse Square every Sunday through September 28
Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market

July 17 - 27: Enjoy a show under the Big Top at the Flynn Creek Circus in Rohnert Park
July 26: Immerse yourself in art, music and local flavors at the San Rafael Festival of the Arts at the Falkirk Cultural Center
July 26: Dance and dine at the Petaluma Music Festival with 14 bands on three stages, plus local food and craft beer
July 31–August 3: Shop summer deals at Petaluma’s Sidewalk Sale with downtown shops offering great discounts and fun finds.

August

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
Tuesdays: Reel in the fun at the 2025 Family Movies on the Green in the Town of Windsor! (Ends August 5)
Wednesdays: Turnip the beet at the Cotati Community Farmers' Market
Thursdays: Enjoy Summer Nights on the Windsor Town Green with SMART's special late night train service every Thursday evening through August 28
Fridays: Kick off your weekend and Party on the Plaza at the Rohnert Park 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
Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market

August 1: Dance under the stars at San Rafael’s “Dancing Under the Lights”
August 1: Free live music and food trucks at Novato’s Concerts on the Green
August 3: Enjoy live jazz at the Sunday Jazz Series in Downtown Petaluma
August 4: Celebrate National Night Out in Downtown Novato
August 5: Join the Town of Windsor Police Department for National Night Out
August 6: Build and play with Legos at Marin Civic Center Library’s Summer Kids' Club
August 7: Hop on over to Lagunitas' annual IPA Day where food specials, IPA flights, and live tunes await
August 8: Explore local art during the 2nd Friday Art Walk at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael
August 8: Shop vintage and treats at The SoCo Market in Santa Rosa
August 10: 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?
August 13: Make fun crafts at the Summer Kids' Club at Marin Civic Center Library
August 15: Wind down your week with Fridays on Fourth in San Rafael
August 15: Free live music and food trucks at Novato’s Concerts on the Green
August 16: Spanish Music & Movement at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library
August 16–17: Live music, food and fun at the Cotati Accordion Festival at La Plaza Park
August 17: Get inspired at the Summer Art Market in Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa
August 17: Fuel up on Franch pastries and gourmet coffee as you explore a galaxy of vintage oddities and relics at the Petaluma Vintage Market
August 23-24: Tap into the fun and celebrate Old Caz Beer’s Anniversary with brews, bites, art, and music
August 23–24: Join the Santa Rosa Marathon weekend with a 5K and 10K on Saturday and half and full marathons on Sunday
August 31: Close out summer at the West End Block Party in San Rafael

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
Sundays: 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 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 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 20/21: 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 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 crafts
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 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 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 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 crafts
Sundays: Berry yourself in fresh finds and good vibes at the Windsor Farmers Market