- Sonoma Film Festival. Brings filmmakers, actors, and fans from around the world to wine country for a weekend. Film showings, parties, and live music.
- Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Celebration. Has been voted one of the top ten 4th of July celebrations in the United States by Travel and Leisure magazine. Starting with a parade (get there really early, as in 8AM) on the Plaza, followed by live music and food, and ending with what could be the biggest small-town fireworks show you will ever see.
- Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. Has been taking place in Sonoma for over 100 years to celebrate the harvest of the grapes. The weekend includes 12-km/5-km runs, a grape stomping contest, a gala, art and live music.