Events Archives

Brunch at Layla restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. (Emma K Creative)

Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Sonoma County 2025

April 2025

Treat mom to a special meal this Mother's Day. And remember to make reservations early.

Kevin Munroe, left, and Barb Lang dig weeds at the Garden Volunteer Day, on the first Friday of every month, at the Laguna Environmental Center in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Earth Day in Sonoma County in 2025

April 2025

From eco-friendly festivals and wildflower walks to plant sales and volunteer days at community parks, here's how to celebrate Earth Day in Sonoma County.

Brunch at Wit & Wisdom restaurant in Sonoma. (David Varley/Wit and Wisdom)

Where to Celebrate Easter in Sonoma County

April 2025

Easter, April 20, is hopping right around the corner — which means it's time to start planning your Sunday brunches and egg hunts.

The Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner event takes place April 25-27. (Bob McClenahan)

Support Sonoma, Napa Wineries and a Good Cause at These Upcoming Events

March 2025

Here are a couple of upcoming events where your ticket will support good causes or local wineries while offering entertainment, fine food and, of course, plenty of wine.

Benjamin Fouts celebrates after finishing the St. Patrick's Day 5K all-ages race, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Santa Rosa, California. Participants received a commemorative mug at the finish line and there was even a little leprechaun dash for the kids 5 and under. RAMIN RAHIMIAN for The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sonoma County

March 2025

Santa Rosa ranked in the top 5 best cities in the U.S. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Here's where to observe the Irish holiday all around Sonoma County.

Bianca Nicastro serves as an associate judge during the North Coast Wine Challenge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Region’s Best Wines Go Head to Head in the Annual North Coast Wine Challenge. Here’s How to Enter

March 2025

The Press Democrat's annual North Coast Wine Challenge is calling on local producers to enter by March 21. Here's how to enter.

Photos with Pegasus at the “Banquet of the Gods” TOWN dinner at Montage Healdsburg on Feb. 6, 2025. (Courtesy of Dana Rebmann)

TOWN Dinner Series Founders Plan Secret Show In Healdsburg for This Friday

March 2025

The founders of popular TOWN dinner series are taking their dining theatrics to new heights in Healdsburg — no tickets needed.

Jambalaya at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Sonoma County

February 2025

Not ones to turn down a good time, Sonoma County has a handful of celebrations in store for people to bask in the revelry of Mardi Gras.

Buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches on a brioche roll with slaw and dijonnaise by chefs Marianna Gardenhire and Daniel Kedan of Backyard restaurant during the North Coast Food and Wine Festival at SOMO Village in Rohnert Park, California, on Saturday, June 10, 2017. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

The Best Upcoming Food and Wine Events in Sonoma and Napa

February 2025

It’s time to get those calendars organized, because an amazing lineup of food and wine festivals are slated throughout the year in Sonoma and Napa counties.

Kendall-Jackson Wines, the official wine partner of the NBA, has expanded its collaboration with the league by unveiling co-branded bottles designed by celebrated artist Victor Solomon. (Courtesy of Kendall-Jackson)

Kendall-Jackson Unveils NBA Co-Branded Wines at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco

February 2025

The wines include a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, a Chardonnay blend from Monterey County and a Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County.