Things to Do in Sonoma, CA
in June 2026
June is the sweet spot of Sonoma’s calendar — the vines are full, the evenings are warm, and the city is buzzing with Broadway shows, Pride festivities, Stompers baseball, NASCAR thunder, free concerts on the Plaza, and more. Here are real, verified events with specific dates, listed in strict chronological order.
Tuesday Night Farmers Market
Sonoma’s beloved weekly community gathering fills the Plaza Horseshoe with fresh produce, flowers, artisan goods, food trucks, beer, wine, and live local music. Running every Tuesday from May 5 through September 8 — drawing 1,500 to 3,000 people per night.
📍 Sonoma Plaza Horseshoe, 1 The Plaza, Sonoma
sonomastuesdaynightmarket.comSonoma Sundays on the Plaza
Music In Place’s free outdoor concert series returns at the Grinstead Amphitheatre on the historic Sonoma Plaza, running every Sunday from June through the first weekend of October. Regional and national acts across genres — no tickets needed, just bring a blanket.
📍 Grinstead Amphitheatre, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
sonomavalley.com/eventsHopMonk Tavern — Free Live Music
The HopMonk Tavern at 691 Broadway hosts free live music on the Tavern Stage Friday and Saturday nights (8–10 PM), plus the outdoor beer garden Friday afternoons (5–7 PM) and Saturday–Sunday afternoons (1–3 PM, April–October). Rock, blues, folk, and Americana all summer long.
📍 691 Broadway, Sonoma (a few blocks from the Plaza)
hopmonk.com/sonomaSonoma Garden Park Harvest Market
The Sonoma Ecology Center’s Garden Park runs a Saturday morning Harvest Market featuring produce, flowers, eggs, honey, and olive oil from their 6.1-acre sustainable farm. The adjacent Native Plant Nursery also holds a Friday Native Plant Sale (noon–3 PM) with 80+ California native species.
📍 19996 7th St E, Sonoma
sonomacity.org/calendarSonoma Stompers Home Games — Opening June Series
The Stompers kick off a packed June at historic Arnold Field, just a block off the Sonoma Plaza. This independent professional baseball club plays in the Pacific Association, offering an affordable, wine-in-hand ballpark experience that’s uniquely Sonoma. First pitch is at 6:05 PM for all three nights. Cold beers, local wines, and freshly prepared food at the concession stand make it one of the best bargains in town.
Buy Tickets → stompers.isportstix.comSonoma Stompers vs. Walnut Creek Crawdads
Friday night baseball at Arnold Field as the Stompers take on the Walnut Creek Crawdads. Friday evenings are the best of both worlds — catch the Stompers at 6:05 PM, then walk down to HopMonk for the 8 PM live music set afterward. The Plaza restaurants are steps away for pre-game dining.
Buy Tickets → stompers.isportstix.comCreative Photography Workshop — Jack London State Historic Park
Unlock the full power of your iPhone camera on a guided creative photography workshop at Jack London State Historic Park in nearby Glen Ellen (about 10 minutes north of Sonoma). Led by an experienced instructor, this full-day session (9 AM–3 PM) covers composition, lighting, and storytelling techniques across the park’s stunning 1,400 acres of trails, historic buildings, and vineyard landscapes. 2026 marks Jack London’s 150th birthday year — a fitting backdrop for a day of visual creativity.
Event Details → jacklondonpark.comRedwood Connections — Forest Immersion at Jack London Park
A guided morning experience in the redwood groves of Jack London State Historic Park, running 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. “Redwood Connections” invites participants to slow down, breathe deep, and discover the fortifying energy of one of California’s most iconic forest ecosystems. This mindful, low-impact walk is led by a nature interpreter and is suited for all ability levels. A peaceful counterpoint to a busy weekend in wine country — pair it with the free Sonoma Sundays on the Plaza concert that afternoon.
Event Details → jacklondonpark.comThe Secret Lives of Mountain Lions — Jack London State Historic Park
A California State Parks Week special evening program: The Secret Lives of Mountain Lions, a presentation and discussion running 6:00–8:00 PM at Jack London State Historic Park. Learn about mountain lion behavior, ecology, and conservation in the hills of Sonoma Valley from wildlife experts. This is part of an annual statewide celebration of California’s remarkable state park system. Free to attend with standard park admission. Also tonight: Stompers home game at Arnold Field (first pitch 6:05 PM).
Event Details → jacklondonpark.comSonoma Valley Pride Kickoff: “Rise With Pride” Concert & Drag Show — Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma Valley Pride’s 2026 celebration — themed “We Rise With Pride” — launches Friday night at the beloved Sebastiani Theatre on the Plaza. The evening features Portland-based artist J.Graves alongside Bay Area drag icons Kochina Rude and Tila Pia. Doors open at 7:15 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM. Tickets required. The Pride weekend benefits the local LGBTQ+ community and is a true celebration of visibility and joy in the heart of Sonoma.
Tickets & Info → sonomavalleypride.comBroadway Under the Stars: Ain’t Too Proud — The Temptations Story
Transcendence Theatre Company opens its 15th anniversary season of Broadway Under the Stars with the Tony Award-winning musical Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations — following the group’s extraordinary journey from Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Performed at the iconic outdoor Field of Dreams, steps from Sonoma Plaza, each evening begins with a Sonoma-style pre-show picnic at 5:00 PM featuring local food, wine, and live music before the main show begins after sunset. Named the #2 Outdoor Theater in the U.S. by Newsweek.
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Big Saturday: Pride Dance + Raceworz + Stompers + Jack London Speaker
June 13 is stacked. Start the morning at Jack London State Historic Park for the Speaker Series with Tarnel Abbott, Jack London’s great-granddaughter, sharing personal stories and insights (10:30 AM–12:00 PM). In the evening, head to the Pride Dance at The General’s Daughter — a rare opening of this iconic historic Sonoma venue for a Pride celebration. Simultaneously, Raceworz runs its second day of drag racing and drifting at Sonoma Raceway (June 13–14). The Stompers host the Menlo Park Legends at Arnold Field (6:05 PM). And Broadway Under the Stars also performs tonight.
Pride Details → sonomavalleypride.com Raceworz → sonomaraceway.comPride on the Plaza Festival + Bear Flag Day — Sonoma Plaza
Two major free events converge on June 14. The Pride on the Plaza Queer Music and Arts Festival (2:00–5:00 PM) fills the historic Sonoma Plaza with live performances, drag, local artists and makers, food, wine, speakers, and family-friendly activities. Performers include Kochina Rude, Niko Storment, Transcendence Theatre Company dancers, J.Graves acoustic set, and Sue Albano and the Scarlet Letters. This is the free, open-air finale to the three-day Pride weekend and the biggest Plaza Festival yet.
Also June 14: the annual Bear Flag Day ceremony commemorates the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt — the moment California was born, right here on this Plaza. The Native Sons of the Golden West host a traditional proclamation at the Bear Flag Monument, followed by a historical re-enactment and chicken barbecue. Plus, the Jack London Park hosts a Book Signing with author Bonnie Portnoy (noon–3 PM).
Pride Plaza Festival → sonomacity.orgSonoma Stompers vs. SF Seals — Arnold Field
The Stompers host the SF Seals Thursday night at Arnold Field — first pitch 6:05 PM. The Pacific Association features teams from across the Bay Area and Northern California, making for spirited regional rivalries and an intimate ballpark atmosphere. Tickets are affordable for families, with local wines, craft beers, and freshly prepared concession food. Tonight is also a Broadway Under the Stars performance night at the Field of Dreams.
Buy Tickets → stompers.isportstix.comSonoma Stompers Weekend Series vs. Menlo Park Legends & More
Three consecutive home games at Arnold Field to close out the mid-June stretch — Friday June 19 vs. Menlo Park Legends, Saturday June 20 vs. Menlo Park Legends, and Sunday June 21 (opponent TBD). All games start at 6:05 PM. This is a great weekend to combine baseball with Broadway — the Field of Dreams hosts the pre-show picnic starting at 5 PM before the Ain’t Too Proud performance on both Friday and Saturday nights.
Buy Tickets → stompers.isportstix.comPlein Air Watercolor Landscapes — Jack London State Historic Park
Paint the landscapes of Jack London’s historic ranch in an all-day outdoor watercolor workshop (10:00 AM–3:00 PM), presented in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center. Led by an experienced plein air instructor, participants learn to capture the vineyard, trail, and historic building scenery of this 1,400-acre park using watercolor techniques. All skill levels welcome. Registration required — check the Jack London Park website for details and cost.
Event Details → jacklondonpark.comGeneral Tire 150 — ARCA Menards Series West · NASCAR Weekend Opens
The NASCAR race weekend officially kicks off Friday, June 26, with the General Tire 150 — part of the ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR’s premier developmental circuit for the West Coast. Young talent shines on Sonoma Raceway’s famous 1.99-mile road course as the weekend’s atmosphere builds. Practice and qualifying for the Cup Series also begin Friday, with fan zones, sponsor activations, and the full race-day experience ramping up. Kids 12 and under start at just $10. Tonight also: Stompers home game at Arnold Field (6:05 PM) and Broadway Under the Stars.
Tickets → sonomaraceway.com · (800) 870-7223Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series · 2:30 PM on The CW
Saturday’s headliner at Sonoma Raceway is the 4th Annual NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race — the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 — with the green flag dropping at 2:30 PM PST, broadcast live on The CW. Truck series competitors battle through Sonoma’s dramatic elevation changes, technical corners, and legendary road course conditions. The full NASCAR experience is in effect with the fan festival, pit tours, autograph sessions, and sponsor zones running all day. Plan ahead — the entire Sonoma Valley fills up this weekend.
Later tonight: the Stompers host the Walnut Creek Crawdads at Arnold Field (6:05 PM) — a rare chance to catch both NASCAR and minor league baseball on the same day.
Tickets & Camping → sonomaraceway.com37th Toyota/Save Mart 350 — NASCAR Cup Series · 12:30 PM on TNT
The biggest single event of Sonoma’s June calendar: the 37th running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 — Northern California’s only NASCAR Cup Series race of the year. The green flag drops at 12:30 PM PST on Sunday, June 28, broadcast live on TNT. Cup Series stars including road-course specialists and home-state favorites will battle through Sonoma’s iconic 1.99-mile circuit for one of the most coveted mid-season wins. This race also serves as the opening round of the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge — a $1 million bracket-style tournament involving all 32 full-time Cup drivers. Book accommodations as early as possible; the entire Valley books solid this weekend.
Tonight: Stompers home game at Arnold Field vs. TBD (6:05 PM) — an excellent sunset wind-down after race day.
Tickets & Info → sonomaraceway.com · (800) 870-7223Sonoma Stompers vs. Walnut Creek Crawdads — Close Out June
Finish June the right way: Tuesday night baseball on the Plaza as the Stompers host the Walnut Creek Crawdads for the final home game of the month — first pitch 6:05 PM. It’s also Tuesday Night Farmers Market night on the Plaza (5–8 PM), so grab dinner from a market food vendor and stroll down to Arnold Field afterward. A perfectly Sonoma way to put June to bed.
Buy Tickets → stompers.isportstix.com
Plan Your June in Sonoma
Book your lodging early — the NASCAR weekend (June 26–28) and Broadway Under the Stars both draw visitors from across the Bay Area and beyond. Downtown Sonoma hotels sell out weeks in advance during race weekend.
