- Trick or Treat Trail
- Petaluma Arts Alive
- Día De Los Muertos Petaluma Celebrations
- Petaluma Pride Festival
- Clo Cow Half Marathon
- Witches & Wizards on the Water
- All Hallows Party at Hall of the Above
- Local Pumpkin Patches
- Best of the North Bay Nominations
- Petaluma River Dredging Begins
- Petaluma Parking Plan Adopted
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Petaluma Arts Alive
PETALUMA’S SIGNATURE ARTS EVENT
Live music, theatre, dance, storytelling, film, poetry, artist demonstrations, and more at participating locations around Petaluma.
Thursday, October 16, 5p-8p
Third Thursday of each month
Downtown Petaluma
Click Here for Participating Locations
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2025 Petaluma Pride Festival
Join in a day full of celebration of community, music, food, art, and love! The Petaluma Pride Festival returns this National Coming Out Day!
Everyone is welcome to attend this free, all ages festival which will feature live music and performances, food trucks, libations, activities for kids and adults, and a community fair featuring local artists and businesses. Bring a picnic blanket, chairs, and some shade to kick back and enjoy the afternoon!
Saturday, October 11, 12p-3p
Petaluma Fairgrounds
Click Here for More Info & App
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Clo Cow Half Marathon
The 13th running of the Clo Cow Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is set to return to Historic Downtown Petaluma. The beautiful half marathon course goes through rural Sonoma County farm country, over rolling hills where participants will be cheered on by sheep, horses, and of course our beloved Moo-Cows!
Sunday, October 12, 7:30a-12p
Downtown Petaluma
CloCowHalf.com for Info & Registration
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Witches & Wizards on the Water
Join the Floathouse for a spook-tacular celebration on the river at their annual community paddle event: Witches & Wizards on the Water!
Riverside businesses & organizations handing out a variety of goodies along the Trick or Treat Paddle Trail. Pick up your map and special cloth bag at the top of the ramps, near Water Street Bistro or Baskin Robbins.
From 12p-1p, paddle by the judges at Grand Central Cafe on the east side of the basin and enter the Costume Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! (Be sure to give the registrar stationed near the judges your contact info.)
Saturday, October 25, 11a-3p
The Floathouse Petaluma
Click Here Info & Reservations
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Hall of the Above All Hallows Party
The Halloween party Petaluma has been waiting for. In the building brought back from the dead. Everyone asks if the building is haunted. Come and find out for yourself.
Highlights to include ~
Six DJs on two floors . Cocktails, mocktails . Hank's pizza with mystery toppings . Midnight screening of cult classic Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead . Glow in the dark Ouija Board . Self-Serve Crystal Ball . Black-Box Selfie Dungeon with El Pollo Muerto . Carve Moldy Imploded Jack-o-Lantern carving . Prizes & Glory for The Best Costumes
Saturday, November 1, 7p-11p
Downtown Petaluma
Click Here for More Tickets & Info
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Best of the North Bay Nominations
What makes life in the North Bay the best? Cast your vote and you’ll be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a prize! 50 categories encompassing one community of (Arts & Culture, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cannabis, Family & Pets, Restaurants, Services, and Shopping).
From hidden gems to local legends, your votes help shape the Bohemian's annual community-sourced guide - Best of the North Bay issue.
Click Here for Info & to Nominate
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2025 Local Pumpkin Patches
Fall has arrived! Here's a guide to this year's local pumpkin patches.
With huge pumpkin fields to pick from, rustic ambience, and plenty of attractions like a hay mazes, games, tractor rides, inflatables, and farm animals, check out these ideal destinations to put on the family fun list!
Click Here for Info & Locations
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EXHIBITIONS, SHOWCASES, SHOPS, STUDIOS, GALLERIES
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VENUES, BARS, RESTAURANTS,
BREWERIES, WINERIES
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Petaluma River Dredging Begins
After extensive coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Corps’ contractor, Dutra will begin dredging of the Petaluma River this week starting near San Pablo Bay and moving toward the Turning Basin. Dredging will take place 24x7 until the work is complete. This approach ensures the project is finished within the designated environmental work window deadline of November 30.
Dredging removes built-up sediment from the riverbed, improving water flow and navigation. This long-awaited work will deliver lasting benefits including safer navigation for boats, improved circulation, better flood protection, and long-term support for the health and resilience of our river and waterfront.
Click Here for More Info & Schedule
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Petaluma Parking Plan Adopted
City Council has voted to adopt the Downtown Area Parking Management Plan.
In 2024, Petaluma was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to undertake the Downtown Area Parking Management Plan. The City’s consultant, TYLin, produced a plan outlining several recommended strategies to optimize parking availability and curb usage based on their understanding of Petaluma’s conditions and their international expertise. The implementation of any strategies outlined in the Plan will be subject to further community and City Council involvement.
Click Here for Full Report
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The Petaluma Downtown Association (PDA) works in partnership with its members, the city, and the business community to protect Petaluma's historic character, sustain economic vitality, and promote a dynamic and welcoming downtown.
Take an active part in creating a vibrant downtown by becoming a PDA member!
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Petaluma Downtown Association
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