North Bay California
Things to Do in North Bay, California
September 2026
September pulls the first whisper of fall across the vineyards, redwoods, and coastline of the North Bay. Harvest parties, waterfront art shows, live music under open skies, and long-standing community festivals fill every weekend of the month from Marin to the Sonoma hills.
North Bay Craft Bash
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building · Santa Rosa
Browse handmade goods from over 70 local vendors and enjoy sweet treats at this beloved annual craft fair inside the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.
Sausalito Art Festival
Sausalito Waterfront · Sausalito
One of the nation's oldest open-air art celebrations returns to the Sausalito waterfront over Labor Day weekend, showcasing over 260 artists from across the country.
Tomales Festival
Tomales Town Hall · Tomales
A long-standing West Marin tradition returning for its 138th year, with live blues from the Blues Defenders, fresh local oysters and food, and the deep-rooted charm of the Tomales community.
Tedeschi Family Winery Grape Stomp
Tedeschi Family Winery · Calistoga
Step straight into harvest season with traditional grape stomping, barrel tastings, and live music in the heart of Napa Valley wine country at Tedeschi Family Winery in Calistoga.
Blue Note Napa: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
The Meritage Resort & Spa · Napa
Catch a high-energy blues-rock performance under the evening sky at The Meritage Resort & Spa, one of Napa Valley's premier outdoor concert venues.
Occidental Jazz Festival
Various Venues · Occidental
Contemporary regional jazz artists take the stage across indoor and outdoor venues throughout the charming Sonoma County village of Occidental for two full days of live performance.
Sausalito Annual Chili Cook-Off
Dunphy Park · Sausalito
Sample spicy competition chili, enjoy live music, and cheer on brave souls tackling the pepper-eating contest at Dunphy Park right on the Sausalito waterfront.
Bravante Vineyards Harvest Party
Bravante Vineyards · Angwin
Celebrate the crush season in the hills above Napa Valley with vineyard barbecue, rare library wine pours, and live entertainment at Bravante Vineyards in Angwin.
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Outdoor Redwood Grove · Mill Valley
Fine art, live music from Mark Karan's Budz, and family puppet shows from Fratello Marionettes set inside a breathtaking outdoor redwood grove in Marin County.
Railroad Square Music Fest
Historic Downtown · Santa Rosa
Multi-stage local indie and popular music acts fill the streets of historic Railroad Square in downtown Santa Rosa for one of the city's favorite fall weekends.
Healdsburg Arts Festival
Healdsburg Plaza · Healdsburg
Explore local fine arts, join interactive creative workshops, and sample wine tastings arranged around the beautiful Healdsburg Plaza at the center of Sonoma wine country.
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