Apple U-Pick & Heirloom Apple Tastings

Gold Ridge Organic Farms

U-Pick: Saturdays until Oct. 3, 8:30–11:30am. Organic apples, apple trolley rides, locally made apple treats, farm store, and lots more. Reserve online. Ultimate Heirloom Apple Tasting & Orchard Experience: Fridays through Oct. 2, 2–3:30pm. Take guided tour of organic apple orchards, set on 88 acres. Then enjoy a side-by-side tasting of four to five hand-picked heirloom apples, paired with local artisan cheeses drizzled with our apple cider syrup and freshly pressed apple juice. Reserve online. 3387 Canfield Road, Sebastopol.

Community Apple Press

Slow Food Russian River

Press your own apples for free! For up to 100 pounds of apples, book a slot at the Community Apple Press at Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, 7777 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Weekends, 9am–3pm, through October, by appointment. Reserve here. For larger amounts, Slow Food Russian River has partnered with Ethic Cider, which recently acquired a bulk press that can juice 500 to 1,000 pounds of apples in 30 minutes. Sessions at no charge on Tuesday mornings, September 8 through October 13. Reserve bulk press here.

Fall Sale

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma

Now through October 4, 9am–5pm

Stop in and get anything and everything you need for your garden at an amazing discount: 30% off all plants and 20% off everything else, including pots, fountains, and more. Open daily 9am–5pm. 3995 Emerald Drive, Petaluma.

Giant Fall Bamboo Sale

Bamboo Sourcery

Now through November 1

Up to 50% off a wide variety of both runners and clumpers that are great for lush privacy screens and other garden highlights. Perfect for the fall planting season. Open Tues–Sat, 9am–4pm. Appointments recommended. 666 Wagnon Road, Sebastopol; 707-823-5866;

Summer Nights Market

D'Argenzio Winery

Thursdays through October 1, 5–8pm

Enjoy a weekly outdoor farmers’ & artisan market with local vendors, fresh food, and great wine—plus live music all evening. Free admission and family-friendly. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa.

Summer U-Pick

SRJC Shone Farm

Fridays through September 18, 10am–2pm

Pick berries, flowers, beans, herbs & peppers. Also shop for cut flowers, beef, and value-added goods including olive oil and berry preserves. Free parking & admission. 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville.

U-Pick Fruit

Earthseed Farm

Saturdays through November

U-pick by appointment. Visit website to reserve your spot; they sell out quickly. 3175 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol.

Wedding Bouquet Workshop

Poppies & Petals Farm

Saturday, September 5, 9:30am

Papillon Floral's design team showcases how they create their artistic, whimsical, romantic & thoughtful arrangements. What you will learn will also transfer to bouquets that you can create for your own home or as gifts. Register online. 500 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa.

Sourdough Bread Basics

Gather Sebastopol

Saturday, September 5, 10:30am–1:30pm

Learn how to create and feed a sourdough starter, master the basics of bulk fermentation, and shape different types of loaves. You’ll take home: your own sourdough starter, one pre-bulk fermented loaf, and one freshly mixed boule. Registration required. 122 N. Main Street, Sebastopol.

Cider Salon

Ethic Cider

Thursday, September 10, 5–7pm

An intimate gathering under the apple trees featuring up-and-coming musical artists in a relaxed orchard setting. Sip on ciders and unwind. No tickets necessary. 8490 Occidental Road, Sebastopol.

U-Pick

Front Porch Farm

Saturday, September 12, 9am–1pm

Pick flowers, vegetables, fruit and explore the farm’s beauty! Explore the grounds, picnic by the river, and shop our farm stand. $10 parking pass per vehicle for U-Pick events. Register online. 2550 Rio Lindo Ave., Healdsburg.

2nd Annual Alexander von Humboldt Day

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery

Saturday, September 12, 9:30am–3:30pm

Guest speakers, vendors, and advocates for good land stewardship, where present-day practitioners of his learnings will rediscover and celebrate Alexander von Humboldt – the forgotten father of environmentalism. Program online. 3244 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol.

The Sisters Autumnal Celebration

Soap Cauldron / Three Sisters Apothecary

Saturday, September 12, 10am–4pm

A curated circle of local makers and merchants will offer their wares, creating a warm and welcoming marketplace. Guests are invited to wander and discover, enjoy live music and small seasonal bites, and take part in our Sisters Raffle. 11830 Main Street, Penngrove.

The Shed Is Dead Farewell Party

Tilted Shed Ciderworks

Saturday, September 12, 12–5pm

Celebrate 15 years of cider goodness before Tilted Shed closes down for good. Discounts, cider by glass and flights, tilted shed piñata, live music, fun farewell merch, Mommy's Yummys food pop-up, Patisserie Angelica treats. 7761 Bell Road, Windsor.

Long Barn Dinner

McEvoy Ranch

Saturday, September 12, 5pm

This is a one-of-a-kind evening, where guests come together at one long communal table for an intimate harvest dinner that feels as timeless as the land itself. Settle in for a stunning three-course menu crafted to celebrate the season, each course thoughtfully paired with McEvoy Ranch wines and estate-produced olive oils. RSVP online. 5935 Red Hill Road, Petaluma.

Celebrate Sonoma County Apples

Slow Food Russian River

Sunday, September 13, 1–4pm

Enjoy apple pie and ice cream, make your way down through a large variety of apples to taste, and watch children hand-press apples into juice. Educational displays, activities for children, and you’ll have conversations with experts to help you to plant and grow healthy apple trees. Tastings of local apple cider and spirits. Free. At the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol.

20th Anniversary Celebration

School Garden Network

Sunday, September 13, 4-8pm

School Garden Network is celebrating 20 years and you're invited to the party! Enjoy fresh organic, seasonal food, local beverages for all ages, live music by Mr. December, and hands-on activities everyone can enjoy—from fermentation and botanical arts to flower-making and anniversary logo printmaking. Learn more and buy tickets here. At Bohemian Flowers and Farmstand, 121 Bohemian Hwy, Sebastopol.

Third Thursdays Happy Hour

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Thursday, September 17, 4:30–7pm

We’ll have special prices on wines by the glass, bottle service, and a selection of delicious small bites & appetizers prepared at no additional charge. No RSVPs; walk-in only. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol.

5th Annual Heirloom Apple Festival

Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Saturday, September 19, 10am–3pm

Tastes of heirloom apples, apple products, olive oils, local cheese. Guided orchard tour and apple trolley rides. Cooking demos, apple press, kids' scavenger hunt, wood-fired pizzas, apple treats, and live music. Special guests include Goatlandia (and their animals), Kiss the Flower Honey Co., and other producers. Tickets online. 3387 Canfield Road, Sebastopol.

Oyster Shell Craft & Sip

Bodega Bay Oyster Co.

Saturday, September 19, 11am

Join Sunset Ritual for an oyster shell decoupage class. Learn how to turn oyster shells into coastal treasures through decoupage. Gather your friends and turn this into an experience to remember. Tickets online. 12830 Valley Ford Road, Petaluma.

10th Annual Symposium

Celebrating Womxn’s Leadership in Food

Sunday, September 20, 9am–6pm

We will reflect on the collective work we’ve all done to cultivate food justice and move towards food sovereignty, while growing ourselves and our communities in the process. There will be time to dive deep in conversation, enjoy amazing food, join in afternoon workshops, explore the art exhibit, and dance together. Sebastopol. For info & to register, click here.

Harvest Party

Larson Family Winery

Sunday, September 20, 11am–2pm

Come get your hands (and maybe your feet) dirty with grape stomping, hop aboard our wagon tours, and get it straight from the source with our barrel tastings. We’ll have live music from Lindsay Gang and Tri Tip Trolley on-site serving up lunch for purchase. Reserve online. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma.

Preserve the Season: Apples

Gather Sebastopol

Tuesday, September 22, 10:30am–12:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of home preservation while exploring three different ways to work with seasonal fruit. Together, we’ll make apple pie filling, apple butter, and an apple shrub. Recipes included. Registration required. 122 N. Main Street, Sebastopol.

Weekend Along the Farm Trails Fall Tour

Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27

Experience the magic of harvest time in Sonoma County by joining us on Sonoma County Farm Trails' annual Fall Tour. Bring the whole family for a self-guided tour of small-scale, local farms and producers for U-picks, pumpkins, harvest fun, animals & more. All ages are welcome! Registration is free and easy. Sign up online.