Free Stuff in Sonoma County This Summer

There are numerous free events and other ideas for the warm months of 2026.

Walk among the giants, no charge
image from sonoma.com

Listed by town. For the free concerts bring a blanket or chairs, maybe a jacket.

Bodega Bay (and on all the Sonoma Coast) 

Beach access is free.
 

Cloverdale

Friday Night Live 6pm, music starts at 7pm, late May to early Sept. Eat at a local restaurant before the show.
 

Guerneville

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve is free to pedestrians. A small parking lot and street parking available. It's crowded on weekends.
 

Healdsburg

Tuesday in the plaza at 6pm, late May through August. Music and food vendors. BYOB.

Petaluma

Tuesday morning farmers market in Lucchesi Park. 

Saturday evening, May 16th, Salute to American Graffiti car cruise where the movie was filmed. 

Sunday, July 12th, Petaluma Art & Garden Festival, downtown. Music, arts & crafts.  

Santa Rosa

Tuesday concerts at 5:30pm, June and July, at the Luther Burbank Center with food available. 

Wednesday evening street fair downtown, opens 5pm, May through July, music at 6pm. Kids area, food, beverages. Music and food are the focus.

Saturday morning farmers market in the Luther Burbank Center parking lot. 

Saturday morning farmers market in Farmer's Lane Plaza. 

Saturday evening, June 20th, Peggy Sue Car Cruise downtown. Streets are blocked off for a classic car cruise.

Sebastopol

Sunday morning farmers market downtown in the town square.

Sonoma 

Tuesday evening market, May to early Sept. music, farmers mkt, food. Hanging out in the plaza and having dinner is the focus. Open containers allowed so bring a bottle of wine.

Friday morning farmers market in the Arnold Field parking lot. 

Saturday, July 4th, morning parade and evening fireworks with events in the plaza during the afternoon. 

Windsor 

Thursday Summer on the Green (the town square), 5pm, music at 6pm, June through August. Lots of food vendors. Great vibe, gets very crowded, get there early. 

Sunday morning farmers market on the Town Green. 

Windsor Town Green gets crowded on Thursdays
image from townofwindsor.ca.gov

Free Wine Tastings on Thursday and Friday at 60 wineries!