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Holiday Events at a Glance

Nov 06, 2024 / Ann Hutchinson

Petaluma Holiday Event Calendar Petaluma takes the holiday season very seriously. Time spent in Petaluma during the holiday season is truly magical! New this year, the City of Petaluma has brought in a large ice-skating rink to the Petaluma Fairgrounds. MORE

Best Place for a Weekend Getaway in December

Oct 02, 2024 / Ann Hutchinson

Petaluma Lights Up in December Petaluma is one of the best places for a weekend getaway in December. Petaluma lights up holiday activities filled with magical moments and old-world merriment! Families love to spend a weekend in Petaluma with their shopping lists and their holiday spirit. MORE

8 Family-friendly Halloween Activities in Petaluma

/ Ann Hutchinson

One of the best times to visit Petaluma is in October, when the weather is still warm, the pumpkins are ripe, the trees are gold and red, and the town is abuzz with spooky family fun. Where else can you get lost for hours in a corn maze, trick or treat from a paddle board, or enjoy a Hogwarts feast? MORE

Agricultural Freshness at our Farmers Markets

Jun 05, 2024 / madmin

Dating back to the Gold Rush era, Petaluma has had a reputation as an area of agricultural abundance. Today, visitors can explore Petaluma’s farmers markets and discover – and taste! – all the deliciousness picked fresh from the field that morning. MORE

Taste the Bounty of Petaluma Valley

Jun 03, 2024 / madmin

A lot has changed since Petaluma was chartered in 1858. Through it all, Petaluma has stayed true to its roots as an area known for agricultural diversity. Artisan cheeses, organically-grown heirloom vegetables, all-natural free range poultry, and fresh-off-the-farm eggs are just a few of the products that give Petaluma its well-earned reputation as an area of delicious abundance. MORE

Wine and Dine Al Fresco in Petaluma

Mar 06, 2024 / madmin

Al Fresco is a phrase borrowed from the Italian that means casual outdoor dining. Given Petaluma’s similarity to a charming Tuscan village – both locales produce excellent wine, cheese, and olive oil and are known for cuisine prepared from the freshest local ingredients – al fresco perfectly describes the relaxed atmosphere that you can expect at the many Petaluma restaurants that offer patio dining. MORE

Home “Suite” Home

Jun 30, 2023 / madmin

Petaluma welcomes Home 2 Suites! Boasting 140 well-appointed rooms each equipped with its own kitchen, this newest addition is located just 2 minutes from Lagunitas Brewing and 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Petaluma and its cultural hub. MORE

3 Authentic Ranch Experiences

May 08, 2023 / madmin

Petaluma is the best of both worlds: a little bit city and a little bit country. The city’s reputation as a foodie destination rivals that of San Francisco, our big city neighbor to the south. When it comes to the country-side of Petaluma, local ranches offer outdoor experiences that are unmatched in variety and interest. MORE