Events and Things to do in Sonoma California (January 2026)
Looking for things to do in Sonoma this month? Here are verified local events, community meetings, and can’t-miss happenings in and around the City of Sonoma—listed in date order starting with New Year’s Eve.
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Holiday Office Closure (City of Sonoma) | All day | City Hall (Sonoma) | City calendar listing |
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Years’ Eve at Fairmont Sonoma (Dinner + Dancing) | Evening (ends ~1:00am) | Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn / Santé (Sonoma) | Event details |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sonoma CAN New Year’s Eve Family Festival & Dance Party | Evening | Sonoma (local community event) | Event details |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Holiday Office Closure (City of Sonoma) | All day | City Hall (Sonoma) | City calendar listing |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Sonoma Art Walk, First Thursdays | 5:00pm – 7:30pm | Historic Sonoma Plaza / Downtown Sonoma | City event listing |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Pours at the Porch (Wine tasting event) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm | MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa (Sonoma) | Event details |
| Jan 3, 2026 | The Chartreuse Effect (Live music at the Grinstead) | 2:30pm | Grinstead Amphitheater (Sonoma Plaza) | City event listing |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Sonoma Art Walk End-of-Year Exhibit & Showcase (Reception) | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Vintage House (Sonoma) | Event details |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Historic Preservation Commission Meeting | 6:00pm | City Council Chambers (177 First St W, Sonoma) | City meeting listing |
| Jan 14, 2026 | General Plan Update Community Meeting – Sebastiani Potential Land Use | 6:00pm | Vintage House (264 1st St E, Sonoma) | City meeting listing |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Planning Commission Meeting | 6:00pm | City Council Chambers (Sonoma) | City meeting listing |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Joint Meeting: Planning + Climate Action + Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commissions | 6:00pm | City Council Chambers (Sonoma) | City meeting listing |
| Jan 26, 2026 | City Council Meeting | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | City Council Chambers (Sonoma) | City meeting listing |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2026 Council Goal Setting Session | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Sonoma Community Center, Room 110 (276 E Napa St, Sonoma) | City event listing |
