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Holiday Events at a Glance

Nov 06, 2024 / Ann Hutchinson

Petaluma Holiday Event Calendar Petaluma takes the holiday season very seriously. Petaluma Downtown Association and the Petaluma Visitor's Program host several annual events. New this year is the City of Petaluma's large ice rink at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. MORE

Best Place for a Weekend Getaway in December

Oct 02, 2024 / Ann Hutchinson

Petaluma Lights Up in December Petaluma is one of the best places for a weekend getaway in December. Petaluma lights up holiday activities filled with magical moments and old-world merriment! Families love to spend a weekend in Petaluma with their shopping lists and their holiday spirit. MORE

8 Family-friendly Halloween Activities in Petaluma

/ Ann Hutchinson

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 enjoy a Hogwarts feast? MORE

Taste the Bounty of Petaluma Valley

Jun 03, 2024 / madmin

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. MORE

Petaluma’s Tasting Rooms Are Open!

Jun 01, 2023 / madmin

When in doubt, wine it out at Petaluma’s outstanding wine-tasting venues Right in historic downtown, near Petaluma’s riverfront is the exceptional Adobe Road Winery; partake in sips of high-quality, expressive wines. Be sure to ask to taste one of their many wines that have earned 90 points or higher from Wine Spectator. MORE

3 Authentic Ranch Experiences

May 08, 2023 / madmin

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. MORE

Support Local Businesses with the Shop Petaluma E-Gift Card

Aug 31, 2022 / madmin

When shopping for a gift, Petaluma has so many excellent restaurants, stylish boutiques, friendly health and wellness studios, and talented hair stylists that it can be difficult to decide what's the best choice. Would your significant other rather be treated to a wood-fired pizza and Sonoma County wine at Hank's, pampered at Moonlit Aesthetics, or pick out a great pair of Italian boots at Passeggiata Shoes? MORE

Travel SMART 7 Days a Week

Apr 12, 2022 / madmin

SMART is back on track with an expanded schedule that includes weekends and fare discounts of up to 50%. The trains serve a 43-mile corridor from northern Santa Rosa (near the Sonoma County Airport) to Larkspur, connecting to San Francisco via the Larkspur Ferry. MORE