Past Events
Enjoy a special fall adventure at Gold Ridge Organic Farms! Take a scenic Apple Trolley ride through the beautiful 88-acre farm, learn about its organic apples, olives, and citrus, and explore the orchard.
Meet artist Mark Marthaler, the creative mind behind the Apple Trolley and the farm's whimsical giant apples and colorful butterflies. Get a behind-the-scenes look at his art studio and discover the inspiration behind his creations.
Your experience also includes a delicious treat of Straus vanilla ice cream topped with Gold Ridge Organic Farms Apple Cider Syrup or Meyer Lemon Citrus Oil.
Ultimate Apple Trolley Experience
Master Spain's most famous rice dish in this hands-on paella cooking class.
Cavallo Point's Cooking School is hosting ahands-on paella cooking classon Saturday, October 17. You'll learn the secrets of Spain's iconic rice dish, named for the wide, shallow pan it's cooked in, plus a spread of tapas and a sweet churro finale. Best of all, you'll get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Class Menu:
Spanish Tapas Board – Iberico Ham and Veggies
Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
Vegetable Paella
Paella Valencia
Warm Churros with Chocolate and Caramel Sauces
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Celebrate Tom Petty's birthday outdoors with Petty Theft, the Bay Area's beloved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band.
Raise a glass to Tom Petty's birthday asPetty Thefttake over the outdoor stage at HopMonk Novato for a special edition of their Cookout Concert Series.
Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island this fall, every Saturday from September 12 through October 17, from 11 AM to 4 PM! Bring the whole family to Cityside Park for a fun-filled day featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and incredible 180-degree Bay views. Kids can fly complimentary kites, dance to the music, and enjoy plenty of room to play while parents sample Asian, Latin, European, and classic American favorites. Best of all, the adventure begins with a free, eight-minute ferry ride from downtown San Francisco! Admission is free, the event is pet-friendly, and the fun continues rain or shine.
All aboard for a night of champagne, dinner, wine and decades of dance-floor favorites, all raising money for Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise's local and global service work.
Set sail for an evening of elegance, fine dining and music atCruising Through the Decades, the Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise's biggest fundraiser of the year, onSaturday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Get ready for a day of enchantment on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Join the City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department for a FREE Magic Show at Novato City Hall! ✨ Immerse yourself in a world of wonder and amazement!
To accommodate everyone, we're now offering TWO time slots—10 AM or 11:30 AM. No reservations are required, so simply pick the time that suits you best and witness the magic right before your eyes!
A fun, family day by the bay! Sweet, traditional Harvest Festival for all the family. With corn maze, pumpkin patch/spiral, bake sale, cider press, crafts, games & more!
$35 per family suggested donation
