Kick off Summer in Downtown Novato at the ultimate street party featuring live music by Mercy and the Heartbeats! June 18th, from 6 – 9pm on Grant Avenue enjoy beer, wine, cocktail and food vendors to make it a night to remember with your friends and family! Come eat, drink, dance and help us kick […]
Celebrate the start of summer in beautiful Downtown Novato at the annual Art, Wine, and Music Festival on June 13th and 14th! Stretching between Redwood Blvd and Seventh Street, this free community event invites visitors of all ages to explore unique artisan booths, sample fantastic local food, and enjoy refreshing beverages. The heart of the […]
Celebrate the start of summer in beautiful Downtown Novato at the annual Art, Wine, and Music Festival on June 13th and 14th! Stretching between Redwood Blvd and Seventh Street, this free community event invites visitors of all ages to explore unique artisan booths, sample fantastic local food, and enjoy refreshing beverages. The heart of the […]
The first Friday in June and August is an opportunity for you and your family & friends to enjoy the amazing shops and restaurants in Downtown Novato! Grant Avenue from Machin to Reichert will become pedestrian-only from 5-10pm. Enjoy extended business hours and "sip & shops" from many retailers. Restaurants will be hosting live music […]
The Tour of Novato is an annual Novato-wide celebration of our schools, and a fundraiser to support them. This year, the event will return to Downtown Novato for a Community Fair celebration on Sherman Ave. and the Town Green. 100% of the money you raise goes to your designated NUSD school or club. There will also […]
Love Your Neighborhood! Let's Spring Clean Novato. The second annual, citywide spring clean-up is happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9am-11am. This year’s theme, Love Your Neighborhood, celebrates community pride and the power of neighbors working together. Volunteer-led clean-up activities will take place in neighborhoods across the City, helping to beautify Novato streets, parks, and […]
Join us for a Novato tradition on New Year's Eve at Noon! Kids of all ages are invited to Downtown Novato to see what happens when 26,000 small bouncy balls are dropped onto the street from a ladder truck 40 feet in the air! The event is free! Kids will get a souvenir “hard hat” […]
Downtown Novato's Holiday Stroll invites you to an evening of festive shopping and cheer! Local stores will stay open late, offering special treats while restaurants, bars, taprooms, and tasting rooms come alive with live music and holiday spirit. Catch Santa strolling the streets, ready to hear your holiday wish list and spread some seasonal joy! […]
Get in the holiday spirit with our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Novato! Live music performances, community dance performances, kids art & craft activities, cookie decorating, shop & stroll at vendors & enjoy the amazing downtown shops, restaurants, tasting rooms & tap rooms! Santa and his elves will be making a special appearance!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to trick or treat at Downtown Novato businesses! Join us Saturday, October 25th from 11AM to 2PM.
Rev up your engines for the 29th Annual Nostalgia Days Cruise + Car Show, rolling into Downtown Novato on October 10 & 11, 2025. This cornerstone event, presented by the Downtown Novato Business Association, transforms seven blocks of beautifully tree-lined Grant Avenue into a classic car lover's paradise. On Friday evening, join hundreds of local […]
End Summer the best way in Downtown Novato at the ultimate free street party featuring live music from The Soul Section! On Thursday, September 11th from 6-9pm on Grant Avenue enjoy […]