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Fog escape: sunny plans in the North Bay

When the city is socked in, chase the sun to the Mission, the East Bay valleys, the South Bay and wine country.

Updated Sunday, October 25 · 55 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in the North Bay, plus 3 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park — Sat, Oct 24, Sonoma Garden Park · Sonoma
  2. Dark Hearts One Year Anniversary: Armagidon, Hypatia, Coffin Lord — Sun, Oct 25, Dark Hearts · Santa Rosa (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 37🍸 Adult Nightlife 43🆓 Free 15☀️ Hot Day 79🌧️ Rainy Day 109💘 Date Night 73🎸 Live Music 20😂 Comedy 6🎭 Theater & Dance 22🎨 Art & Museums 16🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 25🛍️ Markets & Shopping 12🎉 Festivals & Fairs 41🌲 Outdoors & Nature 31🏟️ Sports & Games 1🧘 Fitness & Wellness 10📚 Talks & Classes 19🤝 Community & Causes 94🧸 Family & Kids 37
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 2 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Thu29Oct

HALLOWEIRD

Thu, Oct 29 · All day El Infierno Cantina · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendlyFrom $25
Boo Bash at The Village
Thu29Oct

Boo Bash at The Village

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Montgomery Village - Courtyard · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly
The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Fri30Oct

21+ Halloween Bash

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, California 95403 · Santa Rosa
21+
The Sound of Fun Going Away (5488116778)
Fri30Oct

LIVE AT THE BACKYARD

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 20 grey st, Downtown Petaluma, CA, United States, California 94952 · Petaluma
Promotional sign on the Sonoma Plaza during the 2015 Sonoma International Film Festival. Photo by Jim Heaphy.
Fri30Oct

West Coast Kart GP

Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31 Sonoma Raceway · Sonoma
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

The Sound of Fun Going Away (5488116778)
Sat7Nov

Mercury in Retrograde

Sat, Nov 7 · All day 3333 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA, United States, California 94952 · Petaluma
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Sat14Nov

Garfield Bingo

Sat, Nov 14 · All day Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly$33.02–$54.13
The Sound of Fun Going Away (5488116778)
Fri20Nov

Y&T + Gretchen Menn Trio

Fri, Nov 20 · All day 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, United States, California 94952 · Petaluma
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Sun22Nov

An Evening of Alton Brown

Sun, Nov 22 · All day 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, California 95403 · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the North Bay

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Cafe with books - San Francisco, California, USA.

Sonoma Plaza

Daily Sonoma Plaza · Sonoma
Free👶 Kid-friendly
Empress M pop-up at the Oxbow, Napa, California

Oxbow Public Market

Daily Oxbow Public Market · Napa
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day$$

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the North Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park (Sat, Oct 24), Dark Hearts One Year Anniversary: Armagidon, Hypatia, Coffin Lord (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the North Bay?

Yes — 4 free events and activities are listed in the North Bay right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Sunday, October 25.

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