“M” is for May and this month means Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Weekend to mark the unofficial start of summer. And lots of “mmm” food festivals, too. We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in Sonoma County including museums, cultural events and food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in Sonoma County, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay.
May is warm in Sonoma County, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
Featured photo courtesy of Healdsburg Wine & Food Festival.
Fancy (Farm)raiser
Date TBD
Enjoy a plant-based feast while raising funds for Charlie’s Acres and the 150+ rescued farm animals that call it home.
More info: charliesacres.org
Farm Trails Annual Spring Tour
Date TBD
Farm tours with barnyard babies, flowers, and all sorts of deliciousness. How can you go wrong?
More info: farmtrails.org
Kendall-Jackson Inaugural Kentucky Derby® Party
Date TBD
More info: kj.com
Summer Camp on the Sonoma Serengeti
Dates TBD
The annual fundraising event for Safari West in Santa Rosa includes summer camp-themed lawn games and a scavenger hunt, wine, gourmet eats, a live auction, plus much more. We hear there will be s’mores too!
More info: safariwest.com
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
Dates TBD
Celebrating the best of Sonoma County, this festival will showcase winemakers, chefs, farmers, and more. Events will be take place at a number of locations including the Montage Healdsburg.
More info: healdsburgwineandfood.com
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in Sonoma County? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
Comedy
Movie Theaters
Looking for more things to do in the area?
Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!
