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 20 2024

Council Chambers

The upcoming Sonoma City Council meeting will include updates and reports from councilmembers, the city manager, and the city attorney, recognition of Fred Allebach as part of "Celebrate Sonoma," consideration of routine consent calendar items, a public hearing on amendments to planning permit procedures, and a regular calendar discussion on progress toward 2024 council goals....

Planning Commission Meeting

Nov 21 2024

Council Chambers

The upcoming Planning Commission meeting will include review of past meeting minutes, public hearings on a design review and variance for exterior lighting, a single-family residence expansion, amendments to the municipal code for residential development and parcel maps, and a discussion of the 2025 meeting calendar. View the complete agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. Meetings...

The Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza

Nov 23 2024

Sonoma Plaza

The lighting of the plaza celebration is the first official holiday event in Wine County and a beloved Sonoma tradition! Come see thousands of lights in Sonoma’s historic plaza and enjoy musical and dance performances, hot cocoa and cookies, beer and wine, and hearty fare from our favorite food trucks. Presented by the Sonoma Valley...

City Offices Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 28 2024

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

Sonoma Sip N Shop

Nov 30 2024

Holiday shopping with a glass of world-class Sonoma Valley wine in your hand! Join us for Sonoma Sip N Shop, a day of fun around Sonoma Plaza highlighting our amazing local retailers and world-renowned Sonoma Valley wineries. Local retail businesses will host wineries from around the Valley from 3-6 pm on Saturday, November 30th. It...

Lighted Tractor Parade

Nov 30 2024

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 2nd Annual Lighted Tractor Parade. As the sun sets on the Sip-n-Shop, gather for an enchanting Lighted Tractor Parade. This new tradition in Sonoma...

City Council Meeting

Dec 4 2024

Council Chambers

Sonoma City Council generally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. An agenda for the meeting will be posted in advance on our CivicWeb Portal. Meetings are held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can be viewed on channel 27 or the City’s CivicWeb portal. Public Comment To make...

Sonoma Artwalk – First Thursdays

Dec 5 2024

Sonoma Plaza

Join us for the Sonoma Art Walk, a free monthly event from October through April 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....

Santa on the Plaza

Dec 6 2024

Sonoma Plaza

Santa is coming to town! Join the Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Valley Volunteer Firefighter 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...

Lights of Remembrance

Dec 8 2024

Sonoma Plaza

Join By the Bay Health at the Sonoma Hospice Tree, located in the South East Corner of the Sonoma Plaza for a brief 30-minute event featuring hot cider, live music, spiritual readings, and a candle-lighting ritual. The tribute lights will remain lit all through the month of December.

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