City and Special Events Calendar

This calendar lists City of Sonoma meetings, City events, and community special events located on the Plaza or Depot Park.  Scroll down to see the calendar in a monthly, weekly and/or daily format. For more information on hosting an event at the Sonoma Plaza or Depot Park, please visit Special Event Planning.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

City Council Meeting

Nov 19 2025

City Council Chambers

The Sonoma City Council will meet on November 19. The agenda includes a Celebrate Sonoma recognition honoring Phil Coturri, several contract and expenditure approvals on the Consent Calendar, and the introduction of the 2025 California Building Standards Code update. The City Council meets regularly at the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West, and meetings...

Planning Commission Meeting

Nov 20 2025

City Council Chambers

The Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a request from the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance to install banners on Plaza light poles, along with a sign permit application for 35 West Napa Street. Commissioners will also consider recommending City Council adoption of two Housing Element implementation ordinances....

Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park

Nov 22 2025

Sonoma Garden Park

Celebrate the bounty of the season at the weekly Harvest Market, hosted at the Sonoma Garden Park, owned by the City of Sonoma and managed by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Each Saturday, the garden comes alive with fresh, sustainably grown produce, vibrant flowers, and farm-fresh eggs harvested from the park’s own fields, alongside offerings from...

The Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza

Nov 22 2025

Wine Country's Favorite Community Holiday Event is back! It's the brightest evening in Sonoma Wine Country as we celebrate the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2025 with food, wine, beer, music and thousands of bright lights. Local performers, food vendors, and making sure that the holiday tree is lit with the power and energy of...

City Offices Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 27 2025

Sonoma City Offices are closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.

Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park

Nov 29 2025

Sonoma Garden Park

Celebrate the bounty of the season at the weekly Harvest Market, hosted at the Sonoma Garden Park, owned by the City of Sonoma and managed by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Each Saturday, the garden comes alive with fresh, sustainably grown produce, vibrant flowers, and farm-fresh eggs harvested from the park’s own fields, alongside offerings from...

Lighted Tractor Parade

Nov 29 2025

Sonoma Plaza

It’s time to celebrate the season and raise a glass of Sonoma Valley wine. The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, is excited to host its 3rd Annual Lighted Tractor Parade. As the sun sets on the Sip-n-Shop, gather for an enchanting Lighted Tractor Parade. This new tradition...

City Council Meeting

Dec 3 2025

City Council Chambers

The City Council meets regularly at the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West, and meetings are broadcast on Channel 27 and available for live streaming on the City’s CivicWeb portal. An agenda detailing the items to be discussed will be posted to the CivicWeb portal at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting....

Sonoma Art Walk, First Thursdays

Dec 4 2025

On the first Thursday of each month. Explore the Historic Sonoma Plaza as local shops, galleries, tasting rooms, and restaurants showcase the work of talented local artists. Enjoy an evening filled with art, wine, live demonstrations, and creative community spirit. Look for the signature Sonoma Art Walk flags at participating venues, and start your journey anywhere around...

Santa on the Plaza

Dec 5 2025

Sonoma Plaza

Santa is coming to town! Join the Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association for a cup of Hot Chocolate as you wait for Santa to arrive at the Historic Sonoma Plaza in an antique fire truck with the help of local firefighters.  Santa will light the tree on City Hall...

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