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Every Tuesday starting January 2nd, 2024 until December 30th, 2025
East Side Farmers Market
Support your local farmers, food creators, artisans and small businesses when shopping at our East Side Farmers’ Market all year long! Visit our Farmers’ Market Page for a complete list of markets in the Agricultural Community Events Farmers’ Markets family.  All of the farmers’ markets we operate accept CalFresh. We also offer...
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Every Tuesday starting January 2nd, 2024 until December 30th, 2025
Petaluma River Park Walk | Caminata por el Petaluma River Park
Join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.4-mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting. All paces and four-legged friends on leash are always welcome! Bring: comfortable shoes, a...
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Every fourth Wednesday starting February 26th, 2024 until June 25th, 2025
Idea Lounge Connecting Art & Life
The Idea Lounge pairs two speakers who may have never met. One speaker is from the arts and the other is not. For twenty minutes each, the speakers present an aspect of their lives which may include how they chose their professions, how people or circumstances inspired them, or decisions they made that changed...
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Every Tuesday starting December 10th, 2024 until December 29th, 2025
Petaluma River Park Walk | Caminata por el Petaluma River Park
Join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.4-mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting. All paces and four-legged friends on leash are always welcome! Bring: comfortable shoes, a...
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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday starting January 14th, 2025 until April 2nd, 2025
"Gifts From Within" Exhibit
This exhibit, GIFTS FROM WITHIN, features six artists with diverse backgrounds and styles, all based in Sonoma County. This diverse group of artists, called the THE CIRCLE OF SIX, brings a range of styles, from abstract to intuitive and mixed media, with themes of nature, spirituality, and personal growth. Opening...
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Every second Saturday starting February 6th, 2025 until January 8th, 2026
FLAMENCO! LIVE!
Join us for an intoxicating evening of fiery Flamenco performances when FLAMENCO! LIVE! brings the fury and passion of Spain’s legendary Gypsies (Roma) in the intimate atmosphere of The Big Easy. Stirring dances, blazing guitars, and soulful singing will transport you to another place and time. No need to go to...
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Every Wednesday starting February 12th, 2025 until May 7th, 2025
Spring Cinema Series
The series continues with its signature blend of highly-acclaimed classics, Oscar favorites, and award-winning international films. The season also features a number of special guests presenting films in advance of their theatrical release. On Feb 19, writer/director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes will present a sneak preview of the upcoming comedy-drama My Dead...
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Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday starting February 13th, 2025 until March 30th, 2025
“Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies” Exhibit
The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is pleased to present “Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies,” a revealing new exhibition that highlights Black labor leaders past and present. Brought to colonial America on slave ships in the 1600’s, African American slaves became a keystone of labor in...
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Every third Thursday starting February 20th, 2025 until November 20th, 2025
ARTS ALIVE
ARTS ALIVE takes place on the 3rd Thursday each month in 2025. The event will feature engaging and interactive activities at the Petaluma brick-and-mortar “host” venues listed on the Events Link.  Arts Alive’s mission is to connect, promote, and celebrate Petaluma’s vibrant arts community. It is a city-wide eclectic art...
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Every Thursday starting February 27th, 2025 until July 31st, 2025
Loteria Night at Keller
Join Keller Estates on Thursdays for an evening of fun and learning as we play Lotería – the colorful Mexican version of bingo that will have you calling “¡Lo tengo!” (I got it!) in no time. Whether you’re a Spanish speaker or just starting to learn, this is a perfect...
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Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday starting March 6th, 2025 until April 5th, 2025
"Art Connects Us" Annual Youth Exhibit
Every March the Petaluma Arts Center honors Youth Art Month with our annual Art CONNECTS Us exhibition.   More than 30 public and private Petaluma schools participate. This exhibition showcases the talent and creativity of artists from kindergarten through 12th grade and is a testament to the dedication provided by local...
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March 8th, 2025 until April 17th, 2025
"Aftermath: Fragments from Unbound" Exhibit
IceHouse Gallery invites you to experience AFTERMATH: Fragments from Unbound by Julia Nelson-Gal and Ceramics by Todd Barricklow. An Exhibition not to be missed. Discover the stunning collages of Julia Nelson-Gal and the artfully decorated ceramic vessels by Barricklow. Join us for the Opening Reception on March 8th, 4-7pm at...
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March 26th, 2025
Lecture on Black women and the American Railroad
We invite you to attend a lecture by Miriam Thaggert on her book, “Riding Jane Crow: African American Women on the American Railroad.” This event will be held via Zoom, free and open to the public with community members present for Q&A. Thaggert is a Professor of English at the...
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March 29th, 2025
AAUW Women's Film Festival
AAUW (American Association of University Women) Petaluma announces the third annual AAUW Petaluma Women’s Film Festival, a two-hour showing of films about women featuring uplifting stories celebrating diversity, courage, and joy in overcoming life’s challenges. Many of the films are directed and/or produced by women. We are excited to include...
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March 30th, 2025
Springtime Exploration of Petaluma’s Lafferty Ranch
Join LandPaths docents Larry Modell and Nettie Bock for a springtime exploration of Petaluma’s Lafferty Ranch. What wildflowers will be blooming? Will water be raging in Adobe Creek? Will the weather cooperate allowing us to see all the awesome views that Lafferty has to offer? Let’s give appreciation to the Coast Miwok...
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April 5th, 2025
Renegade Orchestra at Hall of the Above
Renegade Orchestra – The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band.Welcome to the Renegade Orchestra – it’s time to throw out all the old conventions of a quiet, sleepy, stuffy show of musicians locked in straight jackets of tradition. Clap your hands, tap your feet, and yell...
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Every second ThursdayMay 8th, 2025
Stand-up comedy show at McNear's Saloon
Mcnear’s is teaming up with Petaluma’s local stand-up comedy scene to bring you a can’t miss pop-up comedy show. Every second Thursday, you have the chance to be a part of this community event. Join us for a night of stand-up comedy in the Redbull room. Come hang out and...
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April 12th, 2025
Butter & Egg Days Opening Ceremonies 2025
The Petaluma Downtown Association invites you to join the community as we kick off History Week, applaud and thank the Good Egg and cheer for the 2025 Grand Marshal! And get ready for the Butter & Egg Days Parade on the following Saturday, April 19th!
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April 12th, 2025 until April 13th, 2025
Petaluma Elks Spring Craft & Vendor Faire
Local Artisans, Hand-Crafted Items, Unique Goods! Food, snacks, and more fun! Over 70 crafters & vendors — something different each day. An exciting variety of creative items from Holiday decor & gifts to collectibles & one-of-a-kind finds. Something different each day. Easter, Mother’s Day, Spring Fling! You’ll find jewelry &...
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April 12th, 2025
National Record Store Day at Paradise Found
To celebrate Record Store Day, Paradise Found Records & Music is opening at 7:00am!  Join us for Coffee, Treats, Prizes, Raffles, and Giveaways! Exclusive releases from Post Malone (who serves as the 2025 RSD Ambassador), Rage Against the Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, Gorillaz, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, The Killers, Tom Waits,...
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April 12th, 2025
Sheep Shearing Day
How does wool come off sheep and turn into yarn? See a live sheep shearing demonstration and find out! Heritage breed sheep from local farm animal rescue Flat Broke Farm will be losing their winter coats under the expert guidance of shearer John Sanchez. Volunteers will teach how to card...
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April 17th, 2025
Opening: Petaluma Chinatown Unearthed & Chinese Pioneers
Join the Petaluma Museum Association in celebrating the opening of two companion exhibitions that shed light on the Chinese American experience in Petaluma and California history: Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs presents a visual history of the social, political, and judicial disenfranchisement of Chinese Californians—as well...
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April 19th, 2025
Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival 2025
An iconic Petaluma tradition, the Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival celebrates its rich agricultural history. The parade begins at noon and features over 130 units with approximately 3,000 participants and 200+ volunteers. Spread over four city blocks, Butter & Egg Days offer a feast for the entire family. ...
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April 23rd, 2025
The Roots Program Movie Night: Short Film & Conversation on Restoring California’s Lands
Join us for a special screening of our new short film, followed by an engaging panel discussion on The Roots Program and its impact on California’s working landscapes. Created by a partnership between the Petaluma-based non-profit Point Blue Conservation Science and the California Wildlife Conservation Board, The Roots Program delivers...
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April 27th, 2025
2025 Spring Antique Faire
You won’t want to miss the Spring Antique Faire where the iron-front buildings and architectural gems in historic downtown Petaluma provide a fitting backdrop for more than 100 antique dealers selling collectibles of all types and prices. From campaign buttons and postcards to heirloom artwork and armoires, there is truly something...
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April 27th, 2025
Life Goes On: Resilience of AAPI Families and Beyond
Join the Petaluma Museum Association for an engaging panel discussion celebrating the rich AAPI communities of Sonoma County! Hear from our guest speakers: Cheryl Boden, of Filipino and Pomo descent; Bruce Shimizu, representing a third-generation Japanese American family; and Lance Lew, from a third-generation Chinese family in Petaluma. Don’t miss...
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May 3rd, 2025
The Broadway Bash: Hard Hats & High Notes
Cinnabar Theater presents, The Broadway Bash: Hard Hats & High Notes – Our Annual Fundraiser Gala. The evening will feature an unforgettable performance by Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway, known for her roles in Broadway’s Cats, Baby, Miss Saigon, and as the singing voice of Anastasia in the animated film of the same name,...
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May 3rd, 2025
Petaluma Women's Chorus Spring Concert
Come hear the Petaluma Women’s Chorus perform a diverse and engaging range of music – from Brahms to the Indigo Girls to a unique Lithuanian piece you won’t hear anywhere else. The A-frame acoustics and our dynamic director, Sadie Sonntag, are a combination you won’t want to miss.
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May 6th, 2025
Find Your Roots: An Asian-American Genealogy Workshop with Grant Din
Join the Petaluma Museum Association to learn tips from genealogist Grant Din on researching your Asian-American ancestry. This free workshop is presented in partnership with the Petaluma Old Chinatown Memorial Park Ad Hoc Committee. Grant Din has conducted genealogical research for over thirty-five years and currently serves on the board...
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May 10th, 2025
Rose Rhapsody
Join Petaluma Active 20-30 for our annual Rosé Rhapsody! Enjoy an afternoon of rose wine tasting from local wineries throughout Sonoma County. There will be light appetizers, music, and a raffle. All money raised will go directly to supporting underserved children in our community. This event is 21+. $40 in...
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May 10th, 2025
5th Annual Inclusion Festival
Inclusion Festival is an all-ages music festival hosted by Inclusive Compass! Join us at the Petaluma Community Center for a day filled with live music, a silent disco, adaptive activities, free tie-dye, calming areas, and incredible exhibitors. Enjoy delicious food and drinks for purchase, explore amazing resources, and experience a...
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May 15th, 2025 until May 17th, 2025
Salute to American Graffiti - Car Show & Cruise
Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti celebrates our city’s starring role in movie history. Filmed in 1972, director George Lucas used Petaluma streets for many of the iconic movie’s most memorable scenes. Now these same streets draw thousands of visitors from across the country and the world to Petaluma for the...
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May 29th, 2025
Murder on Main Street
Are you a cunning sleuth or a dastardly villain? You are invited to a thrilling murder mystery dinner party, transported back to the year 1899. A grisly crime has shaken the heart of Petaluma, and you’re one of the prime suspects! Gather your wits and join the Petalumans of Yesteryear...
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May 31st, 2025
Cars & Critters Vehicle Entry
This is the 4th annual Cars & Critters fundraiser show. Come show off your vehicle, and tour the Wildlife, Automotive & Metal shop Facilities. There will be food vendors, and other fun activities available. Schedule 8:00am Vehicle Registration Opens (In front of school bus loading area) 10:00am Vehicle Registration Closes....
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June 13th, 2025 until June 29th, 2025
Bright Star
Cinnabar Theater concludes its thrilling 52nd season “On the Road” with Broadway’s Bright Star, directed by Nathan Cummings. This poignant and inspiring musical takes place at Warren Theater at SSU. Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star is a...
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June 14th, 2025
Ribs for Kids: Petaluma's Great Ribs and Chili Cookoff
Join Petaluma Active 20-30 for Ribs for Kids 2025! The 10th annual ribs and chili cookoff will take place at Lucchesi Park. Guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs and chili from Petaluma’s finest home chefs. Additionally, local musicians, The Remedies, will put on a great show that you and your family...
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July 13th, 2025
Art & Garden Festival
The Art & Garden Festival is one of Petaluma’s most beloved events! Join the community for a fun-filled day for the entire family. This is not your typical street fair.  Vendors are handpicked and will be showcasing the quality, creative home and garden décor, jewelry, arts, and more. With 145...
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September 28th, 2025
Petaluma Fall Antique Faire
Antique and collectible lovers are welcome to come, browse and shop the  Annual Petaluma Fall Antique Faire located on Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, in the A Street parking lot, and on Western Avenue. Historic Downtown Petaluma will transform into an antique marketplace. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, unique stores, an array...
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October 31st, 2025
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
A time of Bats and Broomsticks, Blood and Bugs – and of course, Downtown Petaluma’s Safe “Trick or Treat Trail” with the downtown Merchants! Gather your little ghosts, goblins, monsters, Harry Potters, witches on broomsticks and princesses, and join the participating downtown merchants for the Annual Trick or Treat Trail...
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