Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This October

Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Sonoma County Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month! Less researching and more having fun. Enjoy!

Featured photo courtesy of Sonoma Harvest Music Festival.

A long, rustic outdoor dining table set for a meal is underneath a wooden pergola with white drapes. The table is adorned with glassware and floral centerpieces. In the background, there is a garden with lush greenery and a weathered wooden gate – one of the best things to do in Sonoma County this October.
Photo courtesy of Kendall Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.

Farm-To-Table Dinner Series

2025 Dates TBD

Using fresh produce from Kendall Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, the meal will be prepared outdoor over a live fire. This week’s dinner will feature cooking by Guest Chef Casey Thompson, executive chef of Sonoma Valley’s Folktable.  One communal large dining table will be set in the garden for participants to mingle and enjoy the meal. 

More info: kj.com

An older man in a black suit stands under a canopy, petting a light brown dog. Nearby, a small white dog on a leash waits patiently. In the background, there is a vineyard, mountains, and a van labeled "Muddy Paws Mobile Pet Grooming Salon" — one of the best things to do in Sonoma County this October.
Photo courtesy of St. Francis WInery.

St. Francis Winery’s Annual Blessing of the Animals

2025 Dates TBD

Bless your pets (all species welcome), in a picturesque Sonoma setting, sipping wine at St. Francis Winery’s annual Blessing of the Animals which supports the Humane Society of Sonoma County.

More info: stfranciswinery.com

A woman and a child stand near a vintage truck at a vineyard's fall harvest display. The truck bed is filled with hay bales, pumpkins, and baskets of produce. Pumpkins, arranged to spell "BRICOLEUR VINEYARDS," decorate the backdrop. A stroller is seen nearby—a perfect snapshot of the Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This October.
Photo courtesy of Bricoleur Vineyards.

5th Annual Harvest Party at Bricoleur Vineyards

2025 Dates TBD

Join Bricoleur Vineyards for their 5th Annual Harvest Party, offering family-friendly fun for all ages. Munch on artisan pizza as you play some bocce ball and lawn games, and of course do it all with a glass of wine in hand!

More info: bricoleurvineyards.com/product/5th-annual-harvest-party/

People are gathered at a bustling indoor wine festival. Yellow balloons float above various stalls offering wine tastings. In the background, colorful banners and a large, arched window frame the busy scene. Attendees are engaged in conversations and sampling wines—truly one of the Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This October.
Photo courtesy of Sonoma County Tourism.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair

2025 Dates TBD

Sip wine from more than 100 wineries, meet winemakers and maybe even stomp grapes. Pair your wine with an assortment of delectable munchables from the Harvest Fair’s Professional Food Competition. 

More info: harvestfair.org

Four smiling adults, two men and two women, stand outdoors in front of a pink backdrop with white text. They hold wine glasses and wear event badges around their necks. The backdrop reads "Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin" and "Healdsburg Crush," one of the best things to do in Sonoma County this October.
Photo courtesy of Sonoma County Tourism.

Healdsburg Crush

2025 Dates TBD

Join over 60 wineries at Healdsburg Crush to taste limited production pinot noir and sparkling wines at the Healdsburg Plaza. Take part in the silent auction and win prizes like instant cellars, wine experiences and more. All proceeds from the auction go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin.

More info: bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush

A woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a white t-shirt, arranges a vertical garden frame with various green plants. She stands in a bright room with wooden furniture and several plants on a table and in the background, perhaps inspired by the best things to do in Sonoma County this October.
Photo courtesy of Appellation.

Crafted at Appellation: Block Printing Your Own Holiday Cards

2025 Dates TBD

Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer’s food-centric hotel brand, Appellation, offers classes led by local makers. During October, prepare yourself for the upcoming holiday season and learn how to block print your own cards. 

More info: appellationhotels.com/crafted

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.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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