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
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

July 2-6: Celebrate summer at the Marin County Fair in San Rafael.
July 3: Kick off Independence Day early at Windsor Kaboom
July 10: Enjoy Summer Nights on the Windsor Town Green with SMART's special late night train service every Thursday evening through August 28
July 13: Stroll through downtown Petaluma at the Art & Garden Festival
July 13: 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?
July 18–19: Celebrate community and creativity at Petaluma's Rivertown Revival
July 19: Enjoy an evening of music at Novato's Concerts on the Green
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
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

August 1: Dance under the stars at San Rafael’s “Dancing Under the Lights”
August 3: Enjoy live jazz at the Sunday Jazz Series in Downtown Petaluma
August 4: Celebrate National Night Out in Downtown Novato
August 8: Explore local art during the 2nd Friday Art Walk at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael
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 15: Wind down your week with Fridays on Fourth in San Rafael
August 17: Get inspired at the Summer Art Market in Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa
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

September 6: Learn about wildfire preparedness at Ember Stomp at the Marin Fairgrounds
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 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

October 4: Head to the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma for the Petaluma Whiskerino
October 19: Experience the Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show at the Novato Civic Green
October 25: Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Kathleen Madigan at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
October 26: Bring the whole family to Trick or Treat on 4th Street in San Rafael
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)

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 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