Free events in Novato, CA

Richmond Certified Year-Round Farmer's Market offers farm-fresh food at accessible prices. CalFresh and EBT are accepted, and the Market Match program matches purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables up to $15. Shoppers participating in other government assistance programs may also be eligible for an extra $10 each week when they spend $15 on produce. The market runs throughout the year.

Stop by for a huge weekend makeup blowout sale with deals on makeup, skincare, hair care, and more. There’s a free glitter giveaway when you arrive, and shoppers can take advantage of up to 75% off. The entrance is free, kids are welcome, and both cash and cards are accepted. Bring your favorites and get ready for a full shopping weekend.

An annual beauty sale comes to Richmond with big savings on makeup, skincare, hair care, and more. Expect discounts of up to 75 percent and a complimentary eyeshadow for attendees upon arrival. Admission is free, children are welcome, and both cash and card payments are accepted. The event is hosted at the SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Point Richmond in Richmond, California.

Dockside Dazzle is a free community event in collaboration with Local Edition Creative, featuring a live painting exhibition and the unveiling of Farmer the Rigger. You can also meet the sculptor, Zulu Heru, live, plus enjoy live music with food and drinks available for purchase from the Whiskey Bar. It is an outdoor event and RSVP is only for headcount, not for reserving seating.

Free community yoga on the dock at The Floathouse Petaluma brings neighbors together for wellness on first Friday evenings and summer Sunday mornings. Each session features a different local instructor, with rotating support from local sponsors. There is no fee, but advance registration is required because capacity is limited to 24 participants. Please reserve a spot only when plans are certain so others have the opportunity to attend. Yoga instructors interested in leading a class, and wellness-focused small businesses interested in sponsoring a session for $50 that goes directly to the instructor, can email info@thefloathousepetaluma.org.

Enjoy the next Concert on the Green featuring Big Blu Soul Quartet, bringing a lively blend of soul, rhythm and blues, and funk. Admission is free. Attendees are welcome to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Outside food and drinks are permitted, including takeout from downtown Novato eateries. For this event, pets should be left at home.

At Sonoma Garden Park, the Saturday Harvest Markets offer organic produce, fresh flowers, and vegetable starts grown in the 6.1 acre sustainable garden. You will also find locally sourced olive oil and honey, along with eggs provided by neighboring Sonoma producers. Credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted at the market. Please bring a reusable shopping bag.

Hall Pass returns to the Creek Park Stage for San Anselmo Live, presenting a free outdoor show in a shaded grassy amphitheater. Streets will be closed to traffic and food and drink are available all around, creating a relaxed setting to enjoy the music. Attendees can bring blankets and chairs for lounging, or step onto the dance floor. The band will play multiple sets through the evening for a lively summer outing.

This monthly open mic welcomes musicians and singers of all ages and experience levels. It is free to attend, and there is no need to sign up in advance. Add your name when you arrive and entries go into a hat or djembe, with performers selected at random. Performers should sign in early to be included, and the program concludes with the final act or by the end, whichever comes first. A friendly atmosphere and professional sound and lighting create a safe, supportive space to perform for a live audience. It is a great opportunity for music lessons students to meet, collaborate, and take the stage together. Students, customers, friends, and family can perform or simply enjoy the show.

Music in Place and the City of Sonoma present a summer Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza concert at the Sonoma Plaza Grinstead Amphitheater. The program features Tim Weed, a Grammy-nominated concert musician, composer, producer, recording engineer, and recording artist known for expressive 5-string banjo work, strong songwriting, and soaring vocals, alongside The Dorian Mode. This Petaluma-based acoustic quartet, led by vocalist and bassist Dorian Bartley with Robby Elfman on piano and clarinet, Peter Graves on sax, and Tony Blake on drums, celebrates the Great American Songbook with vintage jazz, up-tempo R&B, and soulful ballads that evoke 1920s speakeasies, 1930s big-band swing, 1940s jump blues, and the lively R&B associated with Ruth Brown. The series is free and open to everyone thanks to support from the Sonoma Community Center, The Dawn Redwoods Trust, and the McNeely Family Foundation.

Practice your English conversation skills at this free weekly program led by tutors from the Novato Library, with additional assisting tutors to support participants. Sessions meet outdoors on the Creekside Bakery patio, just over the bridge from the library, during the library’s closure. No registration is required, and the event is suitable for adults.

Enjoy a year-round Tuesday farmers market at Lucchesi Park, featuring local produce, prepared foods, and a variety of market vendors. It’s a free outdoor event, and it’s a great spot to stop by for food, meet up with friends, or plan a relaxed date night.

Kelly's Appliance and the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce host a networking mixer at Kelly's Appliance Center. Attendees can connect with local professionals while enjoying complimentary snacks and beverages. Admission is free and open to everyone. Bring a raffle item to showcase your business and take part in prize drawings, including a business card drawing. Chamber members are automatically entered into the Pot of Gold drawing and must be present to win.

Gold Ridge Organic Farms brings orchard flavors to the Thursday Chef's Market with tastings and sales of extra virgin olive oils, heirloom apples and pears, citrus, apple cider vinegars, fresh cider, and more. This weekly AIM farmers market is usually held at the Marin Civic Center, but for this week it shifts to the Northgate Shopping Center in San Rafael, with the setup in the lot in front of Macy's. Attendees can sample seasonal offerings and purchase farm goods directly from the source.

Stop by the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus when it pulls up to the Petaluma Senior Center. It is a mobile library where you can sign up for a library card, use free Wi-Fi, and check out books in English and Spanish for all ages.

A free street party takes over Downtown Novato with Pop Rocks performing. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and food vendors throughout the evening.