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# Visit Petaluma

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Family Vacation, Petaluma Style!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/family-vacation/): Planning a family vacation can sometimes feel like trying to satisfy a dozen different people at once. The kids want animals and adventure. Parents want good food and a little downtime. Someone wants to be outside, someone else wants to see something new, and everyone wants a vacation worth remembering. Petaluma makes it easy to keep everyone happy and engaged.
- [Best Pizza Parlors in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/best-pizza-parlors/): For those who have a gleam in their eye for a big pizza pie, you’ll find the best pizza eateries in Petaluma. When traveling with the family, pizza nights are easy in Petaluma with so many choices, from deep-dish Chicago style, Detroit style, or sourdough wood-fired, there’s a perfect pizza for that casual night. Read on to learn about 11 independent pizza parlors and restaurants (in alphabetical order) that specialize in the Italian go-to meal.
- [Travel SMART to Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/travel-smart-7-days-a-week/): Vacationing in the north bay couldn't be easier. If you're coming from the Bay Area, it's a breeze to hop on the ferry and connect to parts north on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train. The trains run north and south along the US 101 corridor. Getting there will be half the fun as you ride the rails. With so many downtown stops, grabbing lunch along the way is easy. While on board, enjoy beautiful vistas with no traffic worries. The SMART trains currently travel as far as Windsor, with a Healdsburg station expected in 2028, and the possibility of a Geyserville station, which would be a nice stop for wine tasting. Ultimately, the train will run further north to Cloverdale.
- [You Thought You Knew Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/you-thought-you-knew-petaluma/): You may know where Petaluma is, be familiar with its bucolic beauty, its lauded restaurant and live music scene. Read on to test your knowledge of this riverfront town that CNN named in its top ten list of the Best American Cities to Visit in 2025.
- [6 Reasons to Visit Petaluma During 2026 World Cup](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/6-reasons-to-visit-petaluma-during-world-cup/): If you're in California anyway, you simply must visit Petaluma during World Cup 2026. Located less than an hour north of San Francisco, Petaluma is an easy side trip for World Cup travelers seeking an authentic Northern California experience. This walkable riverfront town sits at the gateway to Sonoma County wine country, a 45-minute drive will take you to the Redwoods or the Sonoma Coast. Enjoy world-class, farm-to-table cuisine, local wine, craft beer, live music, and shopping without the crowds. Ideal for a midweek stay or an overnight, Petaluma combines scenic beauty, local culture, and convenient access to San Francisco, making it a rewarding stop between World Cup matches. Read on to find the perfect things to do in Petaluma, based on your interests.
- [11 Rainy Day Activities in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/rainy-day-activities/): Looking for rainy day activities in Petaluma? Petaluma has so many fun, rainy-day things to do you just might be hoping for rain. How about a fun day of indoor family sports, dinner and a movie, a spa day, exploring an old mill, or a leisurely stroll through a library? Read on for 11 things to do in Petaluma on a rainy day.
- [Comfort Food at 7 Petaluma Retro Diners](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/petaluma-retro-diners/): With deep agricultural roots (pardon the pun) Petaluma is known for its outstanding farm-to-table cuisine, gourmet dining, and retro cafes. When comfort food is a must, for instance after a full day of hiking, kayaking, or back-roading, imagine slipping into a booth for what Sonoma County residents call “Petaluma portions” at one of Petaluma’s many down-home cafés with yesteryear décor. These seven charming retro cafes fill you up and take you back.
- [Petaluma’s Holiday Events in 2026](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/holiday-event-calendar/): Petaluma takes the holiday season very seriously. Time spent in Petaluma during the holiday season is truly magical! The events listed below have been annual traditions in Petaluma for years. For more information on these events and to learn about 17 more, make sure to click on the link for a 2-page pdf you can print out and put on your fridge.
- [Holiday Shopping in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/holiday-shopping/): Joining the shop-small revolution, supporting local businesses and artisans, is easy in Petaluma, a town CNN has acknowledged as one of the best (#6) Small Towns in America to Visit. Experience the joys of holiday shopping while supporting small businesses. In Petaluma’s historic downtown, boutiques housed in 19th-century buildings offer everything from the latest designer fashions and artisan items, to antiques and vinyl records. An old-school shopping spree is sure to continue further down the boulevard, in midtown, and on the east side. Plan a holiday-shopping adventure in Petaluma and you just may make it an annual tradition! Read on for eight Petaluma shop-local ideas and four Petaluma holiday vacation suggestions.
- [7 Restaurants with Top-Rated California Cuisine](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/california-cuisine/): When looking for top-rated California Cuisine, Petaluma offers a wide range of scrumptious choices. With its agricultural bounty, many of Petaluma’s fine dining establishments base their gourmet cuisine on locally sourced ingredients for a delicious farm-to-table experience. In this article, we highlight several standouts that help make Petaluma a foodie destination.
- [Plan a Long, Romantic Weekend in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/valentines-weekend-in-petaluma/): What a perfect time to book a romantic getaway in Petaluma with Valentine’s Day on a three-day weekend. Many Petaluma hotels have sweet deals for Valentine’s Day. There’s plenty to fill up a weekend with the historic downtown’s specialty boutiques, gourmet dining, wine tasting, and live entertainment.
- [Casual Dining Petaluma Style](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/casual-dining/): Looking for something a little more laid back and affordable, without sacrificing ambiance or flavor? Dine Petaluma style with these delicious, river town options!
- [Get Around Petaluma with a Free Shuttle + Convenient Bikeshare](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/lumago-shuttle-plus-bikeshare/): If you’re on the fence about renting a car for your next trip to Petaluma, LumaGo might just tip the scales toward enjoying Petaluma without the added expense and carbon footprint of a rental car. LumaGo is a free, on-demand shuttle serving a good portion of central Petaluma. It works like popular rideshare programs with a free app. The minibus has wheelchair access, room for bikes, and friendly drivers. Need help planning that Petaluma trip without a car rental? Read on and then give us a call, if you still need assistance with trip ideas.
- [Best Place for a Weekend Getaway in December](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/december-weekend-getaways/): Updated Oct 2026
- [8 Family-friendly Halloween Activities in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/8-family-friendly-halloween-activities/): 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 walk through the cemetery with 1800s characters seemingly come back to life? Read on to learn more about the many family-friendly Halloween activities in Petaluma.    
- [Say Yes to a Petaluma Wedding Venue](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/petaluma-weddings/): Say yes to a wine country wedding in Petaluma. Situated within easy reach of the redwoods and the Sonoma Coast, and access from San Francisco, Oakland or Santa Rosa airports, Petaluma offers the best possible setting for a wine country wedding. Elegant, historic venues abound in the heart of downtown Petaluma and beautiful rustic or full-featured outdoor options dot the surrounding, vine-covered hills. Read on to learn more about eight venue options in Petaluma.
- [Agricultural Freshness at our Farmers Markets](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/taste-the-bounty-at-petalumas-3-farmers-markets/): 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.
- [Taste the Bounty of Petaluma Valley](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/taste-the-bounty-of-petaluma-valley/): 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.
- [Wine and Dine Al Fresco in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/wine-and-dine-al-fresco-in-petaluma/): 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.
- [Wine Tasting with Petaluma Style](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/petalumas-outdoor-tasting-rooms-are-open/): Petaluma's rolling hills, river, and proximity to the coast are perfect for wine grapes. Petaluma even has its own AVA (American Viticultural Area). Learn about the Petaluma Gap, then come taste its unique, fog-kissed wines at a tasting room in Petaluma, or find them on your dinner menu. Here is a sampling of some of the wine tasting experiences that await you in this Sonoma County river town.
- [3 Authentic Ranch Experiences](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/3-ranch-experiences-that-might-surprise-you/): 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. Here are three of our top picks:
- [Make It a Day in Downtown Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/make-it-a-day-in-downtown-petaluma/): A surprising mix of hot spots awaits visitors to Petaluma’s bustling downtown, from boutique shops to a vibrant entertainment and dining scene. The best way to experience it? Take a walk!
- [What Do You Love About Petaluma? Locals Share Their Stories](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/what-do-you-love-about-petaluma-locals-share-their-stories/): Spend any time in Petaluma and you'll immediately sense the warmth and engagement that permeates the riverfront community. Almost everyone you encounter - from the brewmaster to the business owner - has a story to share about why Petaluma is such a special place.
- [Let the Dogs Out!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/let-the-dogs-out/): Overlooking a wetland preserve, Rocky Memorial Dog Park at 1200 Casa Grande Road is a local favorite, with nearly eight acres of open space to let your pooch roam free. The 1.5-acre Deer Creek Village Dog Park, which sits adjacent to a large shopping center, makes a convenient stop for those looking to do a little shopping after letting their dogs run and play.
- [Paint the Town](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/paint-the-town/): Walk around Petaluma, and you’ll come across one of the city’s many murals — like the Sonoma County landscape at Steamer Landing Park or the five-story abstract mural at the Phoenix Theater.
- [Sip. Sip. Hooray!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/sip-sip-hooray/): Whether you’re looking for a caffeine boost or a tantalizing tipple, Petaluma has exactly what you need in order to quench your thirst.
- [Brewsters Beer Garden – Come for the Beer, Stay for the Party](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/brewsters-beer-come-for-the-beer-stay-for-the-party/): When you’re walking in downtown Petaluma, as you cross Washington Street and head north on Petaluma Boulevard, you may notice a flat-roofed, semi-industrial structure, landscaped with native grasses and ground cover. The building looks rather unassuming but an intriguing free-form metal tree sculpture beckons you to enter through the gate.
- [The Best Bay Area Adventures Begin in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/the-best-bay-area-adventures-begin-in-petaluma/): Draw a bull’s-eye on a map of northern California and in the center, you’ll find Petaluma — a railway, waterway, and highway hub for 160 years.
- [The First Egg Day Parade](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/the-first-egg-day-parade/): Petalumans know that when you travel outside of Sonoma County and tell someone that you’re from Petaluma, the next question often is, “Isn’t that the place that has a chicken parade?”
- [Birding at Shollenberger Park](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/bird-watching-at-shollenberger-park/): Docent-Led Walks from Oct. through June • (707) 486-9030
- [Bringing a Historic “Maker” Back to Life](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/bringing-a-historic-maker-back-to-life/): Makers make things that people need. However, as times change, the needs change. So when there is an opportunity to preserve the heritage of something special while transforming – or making – something new, it is a winning situation.
- [Della Fattoria – “Pilgrimage of Wine Country pleasure”](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/della-fattoria-top-10-in-the-usa/): After Della Fattoria's fresh-baked aroma draws visitors in, the eclectic decor catches their eye, then the delicious food has them lingering over sumptuous creations and leaving with a baguette under their arm or pastries to share with friends. The family-owned bakery and café is a favorite local hangout for its world-class menu sourced from the freshest produce of local farmers, ranchers, dairies and wineries. The creative and perfectly prepared food is sophisticated but casual.
- [8 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/8-reasons-to-visit-petaluma/): Petaluma has a way of winning people over. Maybe it’s the historic downtown lined with iron-front buildings, the easygoing mix of farm charm and creative energy, or the fact that there’s always something fun happening around town. Whatever draws you in, one thing’s for sure: Petaluma is much more than a quick stop in Sonoma County. It’s a place to slow down, explore, and discover a side of Northern California that feels both timeless and refreshingly original.
- [The Petaluma Gap AVA](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/the-petaluma-gap-ava/): Visitors to Petaluma are often surprised by the temperature variations that can take place within a single day. Summer mornings can start out downright chilly (packing a sweatshirt is always a good idea) with fog blanketing the valley. By mid-day, the fog has burned off, the sky is a vibrant blue and the temperature has climbed. Time take off the sweatshirt and stash it in the backpack.
- [A Guide to Petaluma Parks](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/a-guide-to-petaluma-parks/): A park can be a place to reconnect with nature on a hike, learn about history, play and picnic with the family, or let your dog get some exercise…and sometimes all of the above!
- [Explore the Tranquil Petaluma River](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/explore-the-tranquil-petaluma-river/): The Petaluma River is a veritable sea of activity attracting recreational boaters, rowers, kayakers, photographers, bird watchers and anglers to explore, play or just relax.

## Pages
- [Art Galleries](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/art-galleries/): Petaluma is a town of creatives and makers. Art galleries and studios can be found in nearly every corner. This is an organic list that flows with the current of Petaluma's artists.
- [Caterers](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/wedding-caterers/): Finding the perfect caterer for your Wine Country wedding or corporate meeting is a detail that needs careful research and thought. This list provides a good starting point.
- [Petaluma Veterans Day Parade & Flyover](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-veterans-day/): Founded in 1986, the Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade & Flyover honors the past, present, and future member of the United States Armed Forces. It is the largest Veterans Day Parade this side of the Golden Gate with 2,000 participants and up to 40,000 spectators.
- [Where to Stay](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/where-to-stay/): When choosing Petaluma for your wine country vacation, your lodging possibilities are boundless. Petaluma offers everything from glamping at an award-winning KOA resort to a stay in a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel in a restored, century-old building that puts you steps away from fine dining, wine tasting, boutiques, and live music.
- [Partnering with PVP](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/partnering-with-pvp/): As a part of our primary mission to market Petaluma as a destination, the Petaluma Visitors Program helps boost the signal of local businesses of interest to visitors. Partnering with us can help attract visitors to your business and help the local economy.
- [Art & Garden](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/art-garden/): Every July, the Art & Garden Festival takes over downtown to celebrate art, garden, and music. Festival lovers from all over Sonoma County and beyond explore the blocks of booths with artisan crafts, fine art, and cool art and plants to dress up your yard, then kick it on the dance floor, taste some Petaluma-made adult beverages, or take their kids to explore the kids area.
- [Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/salute-to-american-graffiti/): Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti takes film lovers, classic-car fans, and travelers looking for a slice of small-town Americana to their happy place. Each spring, historic downtown Petaluma celebrates its starring role in George Lucas’ iconic film American Graffiti. Travelers from far and wide enjoy the sights, sounds, and cruising culture of the 1950s and early 1960s right down to the poodle skirts, bobby socks, pegged jeans, and loafers.
- [Butter & Egg Days](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/butter-egg-days/): Every year, on a Saturday in April, the Butter & Egg Days Parade marches through historic downtown Petaluma amid a quirky, hometown festival like no other. The festival spans four blocks with food, crafts, craft beer, two kids’ areas, live music, and uniquely Petaluma entertainments such as the Cutest Little Chick contest and a Cow Chip Throwing Contest. Thirty to thirty-five thousand people attend this iconic parade and festival, many buying buttons and shirts and raving about it for weeks.
- [Submit a Petaluma Event – Thank You](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/submit-a-petaluma-event-thank-you/): Your event will be listed as soon as it’s reviewed and approved. This can take one to three business days.
- [Distilleries in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/distilleries/): Petaluma has a strong maker culture that creates artisan products from jeans and handbags to spices, olive oil, and hot sauce. When it comes to adult beverages, wine, beer, and kombucha are only the beginning. If you're looking for your next favorite whiskey, gin, vodka, or rye, look no further than Petaluma. Petaluma boasts several distilleries that produce award-winning small-batch spirits that enhance the farm-to-table restaurant experience and transform your cocktail night. Two of Petaluma's four distilleries host tastings in a casual, welcoming environment.
- [Wine Tasting in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/wineries/): Top-quality grapes have been sourced from the Petaluma area by famous winemakers for more than 150 years. The opening in the coastal mountains, or gap, draws wind and fog from the Pacific through Petaluma, eventually reaching the Bay. The daily temperature can vary as much as 50 degrees, allowing wine grapes to ripen later and reach their full flavor potential.
- [Beer Tasting in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/breweries/): Come to Petaluma to taste nationally recognized craft beers at the breweries that perfect them. Petaluma's many taprooms offer a wide selection of local craft beer on tap with pub grub and good times. Some throw in live music, trivia, and other fun activities.
- [Petaluma, California](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-california-2/): Ideally situated along a serene stretch of the Petaluma River—yet a mere 45-minute drive from San Francisco—Petaluma is the perfect place to stay, shop, dine, and play while exploring everything Sonoma Wine Country has to offer.
- [Relocation Resources](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/relocation-resources/): Everything that makes Petaluma such a great place to visit, also makes it a great place to live.
- [Submit a Petaluma Event](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/submit-a-petaluma-event/): Have a great Petaluma event you’d like to share with our locals and visitors? Please give us all the details! If your submission is approved, you will see it on our Upcoming Events Calendar. If we have any questions we will email or call you at the email and phone number you provide.
- [Family Fun In Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/family-fun-events/): Whether you spend time floating on the Petaluma River or enjoying Airplane Display Day at the Petaluma Airport, Petaluma has many unique events and activities. Read on for resources and three suggested itineraries for family fun in Petaluma.
- [Fairs and Festivals](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/fairs-and-festivals/): Petaluma’s fairs and festivals show off the Petaluma’s abundant community spirit, diverse interests, and rich history. That’s not to say that Petaluma takes itself too seriously. Quirkiness is part of the mix whether it’s Petaluma’s signature event – the Butter & Eggs Day Parade in April – or the celebration of the hirsute at the Whiskerino beard and ‘stache competition, it’s all about having a good time.
- [Petaluma Visitors Guide](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-visitors-guide/): View the Visitors Guide online now!
- [Getting Around Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma_maps_and_transportation/): The Petaluma Visitors Center is located within the Historic Depot Building at 210 Lakeville St. at corner of E. Washington and is open daily. The Visitor Center is adjacent to the Smart Train Station and is a LumaGo pickup point. It is also just a block from the transit mall and within walking distance of downtown.
- [Shopping](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/shopping/): Shopping in Petaluma couldn't be easier or more enjoyable. Looking for a signature piece to complement your stylish wardrobe? Seeking to add that special art piece to your abode? Whether mom is on the hunt for a vintage brooch, dad needs a a new hat, or your kids guilt you into a toy store visit, Petaluma can satisfy every kind of shopper.
- [Petaluma Meeting & Wedding Venues](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-meetings-venues/): A hidden gem for retreats, reunions, conferences and weddings, Petaluma is easily located just 32 miles from San Francisco and 40 miles from Oakland. Venues in Petaluma range from historic, to modern, to pastoral. Petaluma's unique, chill vibe will make you feel like you’re a million miles away from the frenetic pace of the city.
- [Plan Your Visit to Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/plan-your-visit/): Visit Petaluma has everything you need to plan your visit for a fun-filled, relaxing, or romantic vacation in Petaluma. And don’t forget to stop by our Visitor Center (210 Lakeville St.) near the SMART train station downtown for last minute restaurant recommendations, brochures for local attractions, and more.
- [9 Marketing Resources](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/9-marketing-resources/): 1. Canva is a user-friendly, free alternative to PhotoShop for professional quality digital and printed marketing collateral. It even has stock photos inside the program. Pro tip: It’s well worth paying for the pro version at $10/month for one login.
- [Food & Drink in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/food-drink/): Come taste Petaluma! Known as a foodie paradise, Petaluma is a mecca for diners because of its wide selection of fine and casual places to eat, many of which emphasize fresh, local ingredients and national awards. In addition to its chicken, egg, and vegetable farms, Petaluma is home to cattle ranches, dairies, creameries, wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, and a nationally recognized seafood market, all of which make farm-to-table restaurants and signature tasting experiences easy. Experience the best of food and drinks in Petaluma.
- [Things to Do in Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/things-to-do/): There are no limits when it comes to things to do in Petaluma. People travel for thousands of miles and cross multiple state lines to enjoy Petaluma for so many reasons. Some are foodies who know Petaluma has the best selection of top farm-to-table restaurants in the North Bay. Others visit Petaluma for its  thriving art, music, and entertainment scene. With its historic downtown filled with boutiques, it’s a shopping destination. Surrounded by rolling hills, working farms, vineyards, and a river that bisects the town, scenic drives, birdwatching, and outdoor recreation options abound. Looking for what to do in Petaluma on your next trip? Read on to learn about fun things to do in Petaluma today.
- [Spas & Zen](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/spas-zen/): Looking for a top spa in Petaluma? You'll find many Petaluma spas to choose from to soothe your body and mind. While you're in Petaluma, include a trip to a must-visit day spa to relax and rejuvenate. Or set aside time for a wellness spa or gym to treat your body and soul to yoga classes, massage therapy, cross-training, and alternative healing modalities.
- [Petaluma Press Room](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-press-room/): Recognizing Petaluma for its rich history, quirky vibe, historic downtown shopping, music, craft beers, wine tasting, and award-winning restaurants, CNN named Petaluma on its annual editor's pick list of best towns in the nation to visit.
- [Petaluma’s Rich History](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/history/): photo: Scott Hess
- [Resource Lists](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/resource-lists/): For those who like their information in-hand on paper, we've created some printable reference lists.
- [Petaluma’s Live Music Scene](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/live-music-scene/): Petaluma is home to a thriving, inclusive music scene, representing all genres and all ages, from local talent to nationally known artists. Several nationally touring recording artists started their careers here in Petaluma. Given its Hometown USA vibe, Petaluma’s live music scene often surprises people with its depth and diversity. And behind it all is a level of community support that adds authenticity to the mix.
- [Petaluma News](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/petaluma-news/): There's always something new going on in Petaluma. In a town of makers, vintners, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, there's never a dull moment. In Petaluma, we know how to dream big and think outside of the box, while keeping our small-town, ag-grounded vibe.
- [Fresh from the Farm](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/fresh-from-the-farm/): 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 its agricultural bounty and 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.
- [Outdoor Recreation](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/outdoor-recreation/): Visit Petaluma, but stretch first. From family-friendly paved paths through the wetlands to stand-up paddle boarding on the gently moving Petaluma River, Petaluma offers visitors a diverse range of recreational activities. Many road bikers find Petaluma to be a great place to start their loop. A short ride through town takes you out to a pastoral countryside, where often you’ll find you have the roads to yourself all the way to the coast. Perhaps you’d rather take to the links than the streets? Or sweating it out in the local gym, pilates studio, yoga studio, or Crossfit boxes — Petaluma has it all.
- [Arts & Entertainment](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/arts-entertainment-lovers/): Visual and fine arts; performing and decorative arts. Petaluma is a community of artists. And our compact geography makes it easy to experience them all.
- [Restaurants](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/restaurants/): “Petaluma, perhaps the county’s best-kept secret, pairs Victorian storefronts with an increasingly serious food scene.” Jon Bonné, September 15, 2026, RESY
- [Petaluma Stories](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/blog/): You know you're in Petaluma when . . .
- [PTID](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/ptid/): In January 2019, the City of Petaluma approved the establishment of a Petaluma Tourism Improvement District (PTID) which is an assessment district that includes all lodging businesses within the city boundaries. The annual assessment rate is 2 percent of gross short-term room rental revenues and provides benefits to the payors including funding of marketing and sales promotion efforts. The PTID has a five year life.
- [Hot Deals](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/deals/): When you book your stay through the Visit Petaluma links below, you can enjoy special discounts on many Petaluma hotels. Plan your journey to Petaluma now and immerse yourself in an extraordinary escape.
- [Media Inquiries](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/media-inquiries/): For Media Inquiries, use the form below.
- [find events](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/find-events/): Petaluma's signature fairs and festivals bring people from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Our event calendar, below, is chock full of happenings year-round. If you're traveling with little ones, click on Family Fun.
- [Historical Attractions](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/historical-attractions/): Chartered in 1858, Petaluma is one of California’s oldest cities. The city’s riverfront location made it a bustling destination during the mid-19th century Gold Rush when the river carried produce, poultry, and dairy products from this fertile valley to the rapidly exploding populations of San Francisco and Oakland.
- [Taste the Bounty](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/taste-the-bounty/): 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 its agricultural bounty and 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.
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## Events
- [10th Annual Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/10th-annual-gingerbread-house-showcase-competition/): This season bring your friends and family together to see all the amazing creations at the annual Gingerbread House Competition. The perfect way to kick off your holidays!
- [Lighted Boat Parade](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/lighted-boat-parade/): The Petaluma River sparkles with lighted, decorated boats as people from Petaluma and beyond line its shores for the spectacle. Presented by the Petaluma Yacht Club, this is a signature holiday event. Boats of all sizes and descriptions from fancy yachts to stand up paddleboards depart from the Petaluma Marina at 5:30 pm, arriving at the Turning Basin at 6:00 pm. This free event is subject to date changes due to tides.
- [FLAMENCO! LIVE!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/flamenco-live-3/): Join us for an intoxicating evening of fiery flamenco performances when FLAMENCO! LIVE! sets the stage on fire with the fury and passion of Spain's legendary Gypsies (Roma) with a Flamenco Dinner Show in the intimate atmosphere of THE BIG EASY. EXPERIENCE flamenco as stirring dances, blazing guitars, and soulful singing will transport you to another place and time.
- [Written Word Mixer](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/written-word-mixer/): The annual gathering of written word professionals.
- [Benefit for Global Healing feat. Paul Thorn](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/benefit-for-global-healing-feat-paul-thorn/): SECOND unforgettable evening of music with Paul Thorn, bringing his bluesy, thoroughly Southern brand of roots music straight from Tupelo, Mississippi. Proceeds from this concert will directly help Global Healing's ongoing efforts in Roatán, Honduras, continuing to support  the hospital's pediatric and maternal services. Silent auction, in addition to concert. Doors open for dinner at 6:00 pm.
- [Mall-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat  + Bake Sale with Crazy Cat Ladies](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/mall-o-ween-trick-or-treat-bake-sale-with-crazy-cat-ladies/): “Mall-o-ween” Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating event at the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is a beloved annual tradition. Families can bring their little witches, ghosts, and superheroes to safely trick-or-treat directly at participating outdoor storefronts*.
- [Pardon The Interruption and the Tikis of Terror](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/pardon-the-interruption-and-the-tikis-of-terror/): Bay Area favorites Pardon The Interruption return to The Stump to rock our socks off! Ska our skirts around! Reggae our regular attire... into tiki-themed costumes!
- [Light Up the Square](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/light-up-the-square/): Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they Light Up The Square with their giant sparkling Christmas Tree in the middle of Theatre Square!The festivities will start with Santa’s Arrival, live music, laser show, and other festive performances. Bring your letter for Santa and drop it off at the Wishes For Santa Mailbox. Don’t miss the tree lighting at 7pm!
- [Free Ballroom Dance Basics Halloween Open House](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/free-ballroom-dance-basics-halloween-open-house/): Join the Arthur Murray Dance Centers in Petaluma for a free night of learning the Ballroom dance basics in fun, Halloween themed night.
- [Keller Art Show & Opening Reception](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/keller-art-show-opening-reception/): Please join us for the opening of our next art show "The Ocean's Unseen Frequencies" by artist and Keller Member Firuze Gokce. Spend an evening with friends and art in a beautiful open space in downtown Petaluma, with a fascinating look at the amazing world of whales, and life in the oceans. Refreshments will be provided!
- [Great Artists Footsteps](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/great-artists-footsteps/): Through the Great Artists’ Footsteps framework, we’ll dive into their stories, what shaped them, how they saw the world, and how they made their art—then explore their ideas through engaging, hands-on art activities.
- [The Art of Color – Wednesdays](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/the-art-of-color-wednesdays/): Move beyond the color wheel in this joyful, five-week exploration designed to get you excited and inspired by color. Using a full range of art materials—including colored pencils, watercolor, pastels, acrylic paint, collage, and even fabric—we’ll learn how color creates energy, movement, rhythm, contrast, and emotion.
- [The Art of Color- Tuesdays](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/the-art-of-color-tuesdays/): Move beyond the color wheel in this joyful, five-week exploration designed to get you excited and inspired by color. Using a full range of art materials—including colored pencils, watercolor, pastels, acrylic paint, collage, and even fabric—we’ll learn how color creates energy, movement, rhythm, contrast, and emotion.
- [Fabric on Canvas – Art Class with a difference](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/fabric-on-canvas-art-class-with-a-difference/): Classes will be held on November 20, 2026 and November 21st 2026 at 1:30 PM. Come on either day or both days!
- [Pour+Explore: Petaluma Gap & West Sonoma Coast AVAs](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/pourexplore-petaluma-gap-west-sonoma-coast-avas/): Join this exclusive wine tasting event featuring a special selection of wines from over 20 Sonoma County wineries located in the Petaluma Gap & West Sonoma Coast appellation.
- [Phantasmagoria](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/phantasmagoria/): A bone-chilling, dark-heart-warming, full-body-encompassing explosion of Goth, Metal, Punk, Industrial, Deathrock, Darkwave, and Dark Comedy to entrance your senses...
- [Handmade Closet Sale at Fiber Circle Studio](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/handmade-closet-sale-at-fiber-circle-studio/): We'll be restocking our racks with handmade clothing and accessories from people in our local maker community. The sale runs until we sell out, but most items find a new home the first weekend of the sale!
- [Americana Road Trip](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/americana-road-trip-2/): Picture this: Lights twinkling off the water, live music that makes you think it's Friday, California cuisine, local craft beers and Sonoma County wine. Ahhh. That's Petaluma.
- [Intentional Living: Creating What’s Next](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/intentional-living-creating-whats-next/): An interactive workshop designed to create greater clarity around where you are, what matters most, and what you’d like to create next.
- [Pet the Elephant](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/pet-the-elephant/): Petaluma Readers Theatre presents, a staged reading of "Pet the Elephant" by Maureen Studer.
- [Wreath Making Workshop](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/wreath-making-workshop/): Join us for our most beloved workshop of the year and celebrate the season in true McEvoy Ranch style. Learn how to craft your own holiday wreath using fresh, fragrant elements gathered from the Ranch — including rosemary, bay, lavender, and other festive seasonal botanicals.
- [Olio Nuovo Experience](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/olio-nuovo-experience/): Embark on a sensory journey with our Olio Nuovo Experience, led by our President, Samantha Dorsey.
- [Sound Bath, Sip & Stroll](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sound-bath-sip-stroll-3/): Join us for an unhurried evening that invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and settle in. Your journey begins with a leisurely stroll up to our Upper Ranch, winding through our private gardens as the afternoon light softens and the vineyard settles into the quiet of early evening. It's a walk meant to be savored - take in the season, the scenery, and the company around you.
- [Singles Social Bingo at Crooked Goat](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/singles-social-bingo-at-crooked-goat/): Grab a drink. Grab a card. Meet someone new. Join Start With Me for free Singles Social Bingo at Crooked Goat Brewing. Each square gives you a reason to start a conversation. One conversation = one square. Play at your own pace, come solo or bring a single friend.
- [Funky Florals | Cut Paper Collage Workshop with Sally-Ann Langley](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/funky-florals-cut-paper-collage-workshop-with-sally-ann-langley/): Get ready to play with color, pattern, and shape in this fun, whimsical collage workshop! You’ll create your very own Funky Floral artwork using painted papers, colorful patterns, and playful floral and leaf shapes.
- [Sunday Line Dancing](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sunday-line-dancing/): Ready to kick up your boots and hit the dance floor?⁠ Join us for a night of line dancing lessons and open dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, they’ll guide you through every move. ⁠
- [Sunday Salsa Night](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sunday-salsa-night/): Join us for Salsa Night at Hall of the Above featuring live Cuban music by Son Chévere!
- [Sunday Swing Dancing with Stella Heath](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sunday-swing-dancing-with-stella-heath/): Join us for Sunday Swing Night at Hall of the Above featuring live music by Stella Heath.
- [AAUW Candidate Forums](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/aauw-candidate-forums/): Come meet local candidates on the November ballot. AAUW Petaluma is hosting two Candidate Forums. The 6pm Forum includes candidates for Petaluma City School Board Areas 3 and 5. At 7pm the ten candidates for Petaluma City Council - Mayor and Districts 1, 2, and 3 - will convene. Candidates will answer questions posed by a moderator from AAUW to explain positions on Petaluma city and school issues. The school board forum will be co-moderated by a student leader from Casa Grande High School.
- [Trunk or Treat at Schafer’s ATA Marial Arts](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/trunk-or-treat-at-schafers-ata-marial-arts/): Trunk or Treat is back at Schafer's! Get ready for a night of candy, games & Halloween fun!
- [Light Up a Life Tree Lighting](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/light-up-a-life-tree-lighting/): Hospice Community Celebration of Remembrance.
- [Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/wizards-of-elixirs-cocktail-competition/): Get your costume ready and join us for Napa Valley’s legendary Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition featuring wine country’s top bartenders. Sample handcrafted cocktails as competing bartenders vie for the title of judges’ top cocktail and the people’s choice award. Proceeds from the event will benefit Una Vida and Petaluma Active 20-30, Petaluma-based nonprofits providing vital community support for families and underserved children. Food will be available for purchase via sit-down quick service from Brewsters Beer Garden.
- [2026 Petaluma Pride Festival](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/2026-petaluma-pride-festival/): The community centered, all-ages, free-to-attend Petaluma Pride Festival returns with music, activities and pro-wrestling shenanigans all day!
- [Spring Hill Halloween Market](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/spring-hill-halloween-market-2/): Shop local makers, bakers and creatives with live music amongst the golden hills for Halloween and fall decor.
- [Petaluma Veterans Day Parade](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-veterans-day-parade/): 2026 Parade Theme "Celebrating 250 Years of the United States of America"!
- [Synthesis: Live Music/Dance Party](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/synthesis-live-music-dance-party/): Featuring the musical stylings of art rock/electro-pop music project Slippery People, original, spacey live synth dance tunes by ShonRay, and local DJ/producers Visions and NVD- bringing a mix of bangers and original EDM to the Wonderstump dance floor.
- [Reuse in Art, Reuse in Life: A Conversation Between Ali Gass & Phoebe Schenker](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/reuse-in-art-reuse-in-life-a-conversation-between-ali-gass-phoebe-schenker/): Join Alison Gass, Founding Executive Director of the ICA San Francisco, and Phoebe Schenker, Executive Director of Reuse Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation about reuse in contemporary and historical art and why it is more relevant than ever.
- [Dust to Dust | Artist Talk and Presentation with Katie Murken](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/dust-to-dust-artist-talk-and-presentation-with-katie-murken/): Join Katie Murken as she discusses Steer Clear, the pinnacle work of her interdisciplinary series Dust to Dust. In this work, she transforms discarded materials into a meditation on the environmental crisis and the silencing of women’s voices. Murken will describe her overall process of using found materials and documentary-style photography to weave her narratives into layered, interdisciplinary works that defy categorization.
- [Color Lab with Lena Wolff](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/color-lab-with-lena-wolff-2/): Color Lab was designed for everyone interested in learning how to experiment with color in new ways. Structured to convey the basics of color theory through hands-on practice, the workshop walks through a sequence of fun, approachable exercises in paint-mixing and collage. In-between art activities, a slideshow is presented that shares information on the biology of color vision, a breakdown of the essential properties of color, and the wondrous phenomenon of color relativity, with visual examples from the early color theorists, textiles, folk-art, and work by contemporary artists.
- [We Are One | Artist Talk and Presentation with Bryan Keith Thomas](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/we-are-one-artist-talk-and-presentation-with-bryan-keith-thomas/): In his talk and presentation, “We Are One,” Bryan Keith Thomas explores and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Black South. Drawing on themes of ancestry, spirituality, and collective memory, Thomas uses symbols such as cotton, roses, and church fans to evoke the emotional and cultural landscapes that shape identity.
- [Trick or Treat Trail](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/trick-or-treat-trail/): A time of bats and broomsticks, blood and bugs - and Downtown Petaluma’s Safe “Trick or Treat Trail” with the downtown Merchants!
- [Poetry of Remembrance](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/poetry-of-remembrance/): Join us for an evening of poetry, song, and remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed. Hosted by Sonoma County Poet Laureate Claire Drucker, we invite you to listen, reflect, and share a brief poem or remembrance in English, Spanish, or another language.
- [El dia de los Muertos Opening Day & Health Fair](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/el-dia-de-los-muertos-opening-day-health-fair/): Come together for a day that truly defines the heart of our community. Join us at St. Vincent de Paul Church for the 26th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration & Health Fair—a vibrant gathering where tradition, health, and connection meet.
- [Día de los Muertos Candlelight Procession & Closing Event](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-candlelight-procession-closing-event/): Procesión a la luz de las velas y Evento de Clausura.
- [Halloween Costume and Decor Swap](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/halloween-costume-and-decor-swap/): Spooky season is around the corner! Bring your used costumes, props, and decor (must be clean, undamaged, and in good condition) and take home items that are new-to-you.
- [The Black Rider at Mercury Theater](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/the-black-rider-at-mercury-theater/): The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theater director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
- [Swing Dance with Dorian Mode](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/swing-dance-with-dorian-mode/): Join us for Sunday Swing Night at Hall of the Above!
- [Salsa with Son Chevere](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/salsa-with-son-chevere/): Join us for Salsa Night at Hall of the Above!
- [Swing Dance with Stella Heath](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/swing-dance-with-stella-heath/): Join us for Sunday Swing Night at Hall of the Above!
- [Art Trails at the Art & Music Gallery](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/art-trails-at-the-art-music-gallery/): Carol Tacconi and Corry Dastur are coming to the Art & Music Gallery for two weekends in October (10&11 and October 17&18). from 10am-5pm.
- [Jazz in the Plaza](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/jazz-in-the-plaza-2/): Every Sunday free, live jazz the best musicians in the SF Bay Area and beyond since 2020! Right next to the Speakeasy. Featuring a rotating cast of veteran jazz musicians from SF Bay Area and beyond! Stop by and enjoy some of the best jazz the Bay Area has to offer!
- [Clay + Bloom: Ceramics, Flowers & Watercolor Workshop](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/clay-bloom-ceramics-flowers-watercolor-workshop/): In this event you’ll create a vase for your favorite floral arrangement, plus once this piece you’ve created has been fired we’ll all reconvene and create both a special floral arrangement and we’ll learn how to paint a watercolor still life combining all of these elements into a truly unique piece of Art!
- [Closing Cocktails: Illumination in Glass](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/closing-cocktails-illumination-in-glass/): All things must come to pass—and Maria Isabel Lopez closes this chapter with a heart full of gratitude.
- [Make Shift Happen Workshop](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/make-shift-happen-workshop/): Start where you are and leap toward something new. Maybe it’s been stirring for some time, maybe you’re just tired of the usual routines and ruts. Come and explore what’s next.
- [Night of the Chicken Dead Halloween Party](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/night-of-the-chicken-dead-halloween-party/): Halloween Party and Unveiling of Colossal Fossil at Hall of the Above!
- [Western Hoedown Fundraiser](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/western-hoedown-fundraiser/): Dust off your boots for the Western Hoedown Fundraiser!
- [Witches & Wizards on the Water](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/witches-wizards-on-the-water/): An Annual Spooky Party on The Petaluma River!
- [The Social Contractors Rock Riverfront Cafe!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/the-social-contractors-rock-riverfront-cafe/): “….Get ready for the super-entertaining sounds of local band The Social Contractors. They totally rock, in all the right ways…” – Argus-Courier
- [PlayLabs: Jewelry Making](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/playlabs-jewelry-making/): This month- jewelry making! Have you ever wondered how to make dainty wire wrapped rings, gorgeous pendant necklaces, or quirky bangle bracelets? YOU'RE IN LUCK!
- [Homecoming Celebration at The Floathouse Petaluma in the Turning Basin](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/homecoming-celebration-at-the-floathouse-petaluma-in-the-turning-basin/): Come down to the river and celebrate with The Floathouse Petaluma! We’re back home in our original location in the downtown Turning Basin, and we’re marking the occasion with small bites & big smiles.
- [ANTARCTICA: The Frozen Desert | Photographs by Vegar Abelsnes](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/antarctica-the-frozen-desert-photographs-by-vegar-abelsnes/): 1st Street Gallery at WTRSHD will present “Antarctica: The Frozen Desert,” a new body of fine art photography by Vegar Abelsnes, opening September 26th, 2026, and on view September through November. The exhibition marks a deliberate turn in Abelsnes’ photography; after more than two decades of working in a commercial and advertising capacity, he has embarked on a career as a photo and field guide in the polar regions.
- [Americana Road Trip](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/americana-road-trip/): Americana Road Trip duo, Kevin and Ann Hutchinson, make their debut at Grand Central. He's a little folkie, she's a rocker chick. Together they make big fun with originals and covers by a wide range of artists including John Prine, Paul Thorn, Warren Zevon, Jimmy Buffet, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, and many more.
- [24th Annual California Jug Band Festival](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/24th-annual-california-jug-band-festival/): The California Jug Band Association is bringing the 24th Annual California Jug Band Festival, with a full day of free music celebrating one of America’s most distinctive and often-overlooked musical traditions.
- [The Malicious Monster Truck Tour ](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/the-malicious-monster-truck-tour/): The Malicious Monster Truck Tour will invade Petaluma Speedway this weekend.  Gates open at 5 pm with a free pit party on the track where you can visit the drivers, trucks, and crews. 
- [Sunday Sessions with Pardon The Interruption](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sunday-sessions-w-pardon-the-interruption/): Get ready to dance and drink fabulous cocktails and mocktails with Northern California’s fresh, original Ska/ Rock/ Afrobeat outfit! Free, all-ages afternoon of live music at Griffo Distillery — craft cocktails and seasonal bites.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: The Odyssey](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-the-odyssey/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live stage show](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-live-stage-show/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be presented with the Bay Area’s premier live shadow cast, BL Rocky, as well as stage props, theatrical lighting, and audience participation. Costumes are encouraged!. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: Exit 8](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-exit-8/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: The Bride!](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-the-bride/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: Tuner](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-tuner/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: Brother Verses Brother with director in conversation](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-brother-verses-brother-with-director-in-conversation/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Director Ari Gold will participate in a 6pm onstage interview and answer questions following the 7pm screening. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: The Garden of Eden with live score](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-the-garden-of-eden-with-live-score/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. This screening will feature a live score by the San Francisco-based Club Foot Quintet. Join us for a 6pm introduction and short film and/or our 7pm screening. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: The Drama](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-the-drama/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Petaluma Cinema Series: Project Hail Mary](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-cinema-series-project-hail-mary/): The Petaluma Cinema Series is a unique educational forum that invites community residents to join Santa Rosa Junior College students to screen and discuss significant classic and modern cinema. Evenings are generally structured with a 6pm talk or guest interview, a 7pm screening, and a question & answer session following the film. Films are presented in 4K with 7.1 surround sound. Visit the Petaluma Film Alliance website for complete program details.
- [Trunk or Treat](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/trunk-or-treat/): We invite our community to join us for a safe and fun events of trunks and treats!
- [Sonoma County Art Trails](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/sonoma-county-art-trails/): A Celebration of Local Creativity! Sonoma County Art Trails is a free, county-wide open studios tour showcasing 160 local, juried artists in 2026. This premier annual event invites art lovers to step inside the studios where creativity comes to life — connecting directly with artists in the spaces where they work.
- [Pumpkins on Pikes](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/pumpkins-on-pikes-3/): A Magical Family Tradition!
- [Pinot, Pups & Prosciutto](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/pinot-pups-prosciutto/): Join us at Montagne Russe for the debut of our newest wine label—and a celebration of something we love almost as much as wine: dogs!
- [Opening Reception: Illumination in Glass](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/opening-reception-illumination-in-glass/): Award-winning mosaic artist, actress, and beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez invites the public to experience Illumination in Glass, a solo exhibition at Usher Gallery celebrating the transformative power of light, color, and the human spirit through contemporary mosaic art.
- [Cook The Book Club](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/cook-the-book-club/): Join us for our first Cook the Book Club! We hope you’ll be part of our very first gathering as we cook, share, and celebrate Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi, a cookbook filled with dishes that nourish, surprise, and bring people together.
- [Annual Oktoberfest at Brewsters Beer Garden](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/annual-oktoberfest-at-brewsters-beer-garden/): Dust off your dirndls and stretch out your lederhosen! Brewsters Beer Garden is hosting its annual Oktoberfest celebration with live polkas, Bavarian bites, German-style brews, and fun games for the whole family.
- [11th Annual Halloween Covers Show](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/11th-annual-halloween-covers-show/): Get your tickets now for the 11th Annual Halloween Covers Show at the Phoenix!
- [FLAMENCO! LIVE! at The Big Easy](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/flamenco-live-at-the-big-easy-2/): Azriel "El Moreno" ~ Singer; Roberto Aguilar ~ Guitarist; and introducing "Santa Cruz Flamenco"; "La Mimi" ~ Dancer; Viviana Hermosilla ~ Dancer; Michelle Hancock ~ Dancer.
- [Petaluma Transit Scavenger Hunt](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/petaluma-transit-scavenger-hunt/): Transit Month Event: ​Explore Petaluma, meet fellow transit lovers and advocates and learn more about what's going on with Transit in Petaluma through a fun-filled transit scavenger hunt. We will have prizes for those who get the most points on the scavenger hunt, so GAME ON. Bring a phone to take photos for the hunt and come prepared to have fun!
- [Long Barn Dinner SOLD OUT](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/long-barn-dinner-series-2/): This is a one-of-a-kind evening, where guests come together at one long communal table for an intimate harvest dinner that feels as timeless as the land itself.
- [Cool Petaluma Book Club – Confessions of a Recovering Engineer](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/cool-petaluma-book-club-confessions-of-a-recovering-engineer/): Transit Month Event: In honor of Transit Month, Cool Petaluma’s Cool Books September book is Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town. Grab a drink and join the conversation to celebrate Transit Month. We'll be talking through big ideas about how our streets, roads, and transit systems shape daily life, inspired by the book. Skimmed the book, read the whole thing, or are just curious? All are welcome!
- [Read and Ride](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/read-and-ride/): Meet at the Copeland St. bus stop at 11:00 AM to ride the westbound Route 11 loop together with special guest Maria Arce, Division Manager of Petaluma Transit. Maria will share what’s happening with our local bus system and offer her reflections on September’s Cool Book Club selection, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer. After our 30-minute scenic ride, we’ll land at Grand Central Café for coffee, conversation, and a chance to give Petaluma Transit some direct feedback.
- [Art & Music Gallery in Partnership with COTS Present: Ricardo Peixoto](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/art-music-gallery-in-partnership-with-cots-present-ricardo-peixoto/): A beautiful collection of compositions reflecting subtle universes colorful and deep, where the Brazilian collective subconscious and jazz converge.
- [Singles Social Bingo Mixer](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/singles-social-bingo-mixer/): Join us at Crooked Goat Brewing in Petaluma for a casual, free singles social built around Social Bingo.
- [Mixology & Macramé Workshop](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/mixology-macrame-workshop/): Beginner Friendly, Kid Friendly, Social Craft Experience w/ Katherine Bergin
- [Dance Jam](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/dance-jam/): Dance Jam is an all-levels, feel-good cardio experience where everyone can move their own way.
- [LumaFest: Educational Fair and el Dia de los Muertos Celebration](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/lumafest-petalumas-educational-fair-and-el-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/): Each year, LumaFest brings us together for our vibrant Educational Open House and el Día de los Muertos celebration, giving guests an opportunity to experience the energy and diversity of our community through live music and cultural performances, explore college and career pathways, connect with SRJC programs, local eats, artisans and makers - get your holiday shopping early, kid-friendly activities, and local community organizations, and much more!
- [Great Artists’ Footsteps: Women Who Changed Art](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/great-artists-footsteps-women-who-changed-art/): Six classes exploring the work of five women who changed the way we see—Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, Lee Krasner, and Ruth Asawa. The six-week schedule includes six Great Artists’ Footsteps classes. $225 plus materials.
- [Paint/Sketch Class](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/paint-sketch-class/): A relaxed 6-week Paint/Sketch class for adults—new and continuing students welcome. $225 plus materials.
- [Lost Cosmos at the Phoenix](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/lost-cosmos-at-the-phoenix/): "Get ready for an unforgettable night as Lost Cosmos takes the stage at The Phoenix Theater! This vibrant venue, known for its intimate atmosphere and rich history, will come alive with the electrifying sounds of Lost Cosmos. Fans can expect a mesmerizing blend of genres, captivating visuals, and an energy that will keep you dancing all night long. Whether you're a longtime follower or new to their music, this concert promises to be a unique experience that you won't want to miss.
- [Cider Circus](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/cider-circus-2/): Come on down to the (second annual) Cider Circus! This one-of-a-kind festival celebrates all things apple. Discover low intervention ciders, co-ferments, and liqueurs from Sonoma County producers & their imported counterparts.
- [It’s Not Trash: Reclaiming and Transforming Exhibition Opening Reception](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/its-not-trash-reclaiming-and-transforming-exhibition-opening-reception/): It’s Not Trash: Reclaiming and Transforming combines a selection of 40 artists from Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence (AIR) Program and five invited artists from the Bay Area. All participating artists created their work from reclaimed materials, shifting what is perceived of as “trash” to reimagined art objects. The exhibit continues in our North Gallery with Strictly Local: Piecing It Together in Sonoma County where students, community members, and individual artists encourage us to question our relationship with what we consider “waste”. Curator: Lisa Lightman.
- [All Hallows Art Fest](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/all-hallows-art-fest-2/): Come see the spectacle that is All Hallow’s Art Fest! An Annual Holiday Tradition!
- [Chanticleer – Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/chanticleer-petaluma/): Join us for an enchanting evening as the renowned vocal ensemble, Chanticleer, takes the stage at the beautiful Saint Vincent Church. Known for their rich harmonies and captivating performances, Chanticleer - Petaluma promises to transport you through a diverse repertoire that spans centuries and styles. The church's stunning architecture and intimate atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical experience.
- [A Chanticleer Christmas](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/event/a-chanticleer-christmas/): Join us for a magical evening at “A Chanticleer Christmas – Petaluma” as the renowned vocal ensemble graces the beautiful Saint Vincent Church. The church’s stunning architecture and warm ambiance create the perfect backdrop for an enchanting holiday concert. Experience the rich harmonies and uplifting melodies that will fill the air with the spirit of the season, making it a night to remember.

## Listings
- [Home2 Suites by Hilton](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/home2-suites/): Home2 brings comfort and convenience together. Home2 is a bright, modern basecamp for exploring Petaluma. Conveniently located just minutes from Historic Downtown Petaluma, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers a fresh, contemporary stay for travelers exploring Petaluma, Sonoma County, and nearby wine country. The hotel’s spacious studio and one-bedroom suites feature flexible living areas and kitchenettes, creating an easy, comfortable home base after a day of tasting rooms, brewery visits, meetings, or scenic drives through Sonoma’s countryside.
- [Super 8 by Wyndham](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/super-8/): Affordable, Comfortable Lodging in the Heart of Sonoma CountyConveniently located just off Highway 101, Super 8 by Wyndham Petaluma offers value-focused comfort for travelers exploring Petaluma, Sonoma County, and California’s wine country. This budget-friendly Petaluma hotel provides clean, dependable accommodations with easy access to top local attractions, including Historic Downtown Petaluma, nearby wineries, craft breweries, and scenic outdoor destinations.
- [Best Western Petaluma Inn](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/best-western-petaluma-inn/): The pet-friendly Best Western Petaluma Inn is a sophisticated and inviting hotel in a foodie destination with a historic downtown. Conveniently situated near Highway 101 in California’s Sonoma Area makes it a great home base for exploring the San Francisco North Bay.
- [Quality Inn Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/quality-inn-petaluma/): Discover a central location near wineries, outdoor recreation, shopping and other top attractions when you stay at this convenient hotel. Found two miles northwest of the historic downtown Petaluma area, it’s situated in the heart of California wine country.
- [San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/san-francisco-north-petaluma-koa/): Kampgrounds of America's 2026 CAMPGROUND OF THE YEAR
- [Metro Hotel & Cafe](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/metro-hotel-cafe/): A Whimsical French Escape in the Heart of PetalumaYou’ll instantly fall in love with this small, eclectic, self-serve-style boutique hotel in Petaluma that exudes irresistible French charm. Housed in a 140-year-old building lovingly restored in 2010, the Metro Hotel & Café brings a delightful blend of whimsy, personality, and European flair to Sonoma County lodging. From colorful décor to vintage touches, and creative design details around every corner, the Metro offers an experience that feels more like discovering a tucked-away Parisian guesthouse than staying in a traditional wine country hotel.
- [Hotel Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/hotel-petaluma/): Where History and Modern Convenience Meet
- [Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/sheraton-sonoma-wine-country-petaluma/): The pet-friendly Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma is located within driving distance of over 300 wineries. Whether you are looking for wineries in Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, or Dry Creek Valley, this Sonoma County hotel is the perfect destination for your wine country getaway.
- [Hampton Inn Petaluma](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/hampton-inn-petaluma/): The Hampton Inn Petaluma is conveniently located near Downtown Petaluma. Enjoy proximity to an abundance of stores, restaurants and breweries. The hotel is set in the historic Petaluma Silk Mill, originally built in 1892, and is designed to mimic the mills of New England. Their friendly staff is committed to ensuring every guest has a comfortable stay.
- [Courtyard Petaluma Sonoma County](https://www.visitpetaluma.com/listing/courtyard-by-marriott-petaluma-sonoma-county/): Offering all the features that are important to today’s tech-savvy travelers, the Courtyard Petaluma Sonoma County, opened in July 2021. Guests will enjoy free high-speed internet, complimentary electric car charging stations, and an abundance of ports and plugs for your electronic devices.