🥾 Things to do in Sonoma County: Sept 22-27, 2026

Happy Tuesday Sonoma County. I almost got this issue out yesterday... but Monday hit me hard. Let me know if you have a preference (Monday or Tuesday send).

In this week's Signal:

The Santa Rosa Community Farmers' Market goes back to the Vets Building. I have fond memories of markets at the Vets as a kid, so I’m a fan of it coming back. Starting October 7th the market leaves its Farmers Lane spot and sets up in the county-owned lot at the Veterans Memorial Building, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The move was prompted by Oliver's Market opening a new store in the Bennett Valley plaza. KSRO

SMART wants the Healdsburg station downtown, and it wants to hear from you. I’d love to take the train for lunch on the square. Agency staff now recommend a Vine Street site over the long-planned Hudson Street depot, and it was on the Healdsburg City Council's agenda Monday, with an online survey opening this week. More than 80 percent of local workers commute in from outside the city, and the board weighs parking, pedestrian safety and public comment before deciding in December; construction on the extension starts next spring and runs through 2028. KSRO

Amy's Kitchen is closing its Santa Rosa plant. I'm sad to see the plant closing. The organic food company will shut the Santa Rosa manufacturing facility in phases and move production to its bigger plants in Oregon and Idaho, cutting about 200 local jobs. Layoffs begin late this year and finish by next summer, with severance and placement help through local workforce programs; the corporate headquarters stays in Petaluma, where Amy's started nearly 40 years ago. KSRO

Now open: Neon Kitty — I’m going to have to take my daughter here for the sesame balls. Neon Kitty is a grab-and-go Asian market and snack counter in Graton Resort's fast-casual row, with warm bao and dumplings alongside shelves of pantry goods and sweets. (Graton Resort & Casino)

Now open: Relic & Revival Collective — curated local treasures! Now open, this vendor marketplace of antiques, vintage, apparel, home goods and artisan pieces in the hangar-like Old Roma Station storefront at 51 Front St. in Healdsburg, the former Hudson Street Vintage space. (Patch)

Farewell: Oso Sonoma — all good things must come to an end. The small-plates restaurant on the Sonoma Plaza is closing after 12 years. (KSRO)

🍎 Access Alexander Valley Wine Week
Seven days of Alexander Valley tasting rooms running one program together.
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am–7 pm
Healdsburg area
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🥾 Downtown Underground Culvert Tour (Creek Week 2026)
Santa Rosa Creek runs under downtown, and you can get a tour. These fill up fast! If you miss Tuesday, there are more on Thursday.
Tuesday, 4–6 pm
Prince Gateway Park, Santa Rosa
Free · See more →

🎶 USAF Commanders Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, 7:30–9:30 pm
The Raven Performing Arts Theater, Healdsburg
Cost: Free, but ticket required. · See more →

📚 Women in Conversation with The People's Author Anne Lamott
Wednesday, 6–7 pm
Green Music Center, Weill Hall, Rohnert Park
Cost: $38 · See more →

🍎 Prix Fixe Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Beer Baron
Wednesday, 5–8 pm
Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen, Santa Rosa
Cost: $92.55 · See more →

Santa Rosa Lesbian, Bi, Trans & Queer+ Speed Dating
Wednesday, 6–8 pm
Brew, Santa Rosa
Cost: $17.85 – $44.52 · See more →

Trivia Night at Moonlight Brewing Co.
Wednesday, 6–8 pm
Moonlight Brewing Company, Santa Rosa
Free · See more →

🎶 Carsie Blanton at the Mystic Theatre
Wednesday, 8:30 pm
Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, Petaluma
Cost: $38.72 · See more →

🖼️ Monthly Game Night @ Paradise Ridge
Thursday, 5–8 pm
Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa
Free · See more →

🎭 La Carpa 2026 – Talent Show
Thursday, 6–8 pm
Santa Rosa Junior College, Burbank Studio Theatre, Santa Rosa
Free · See more →

📚 OUT LOUD WRITERS HOUR
Thursday, 6–9 pm
The Astro Motel, Santa Rosa
Cost: $17.85 · See more →

🎶 Stoneteeth & Lindsay Gang
Thursday, 7:30–10:30 pm
The Lost Church, Santa Rosa
Cost: $15 · See more →

The full weekend rundown lands Thursday.

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— Ben, writing from Santa Rosa