What’s Happening In Sonoma Valley This Week? July 10-16, 2025

Check out what’s happening this week in Sonoma Valley with Destination Drivers – Northern California’s #1 designated driver service!

Events This Week In Sonoma Valley:

Stompers Baseball – Thu, Fri & Sat, 7/10 – 7/12, 6 pm
A Sonoma Stompers baseball game is great fun for the entire family – come cheer for our local team.
Arnold Field, Sonoma | (707) 938-7277 | stompersbaseball.com

Splash AquaPark – Fri, Sat & Sun, thru 8/8
An inflatable, floating aquatic obstacle course for ages 7 and up – fun from start to finish (12, 1:15 & 2:30 pm).
Sonoma Splash, 20000 Broadway, Sonoma | (707) 933-4015 | sonomasplash.org

Friday Night Flights – Fri, 7/11
Summer series featuring wineries open late and corkage fee specials at select restaurants.
sonomachamber.org/fridaynightflights

NASCAR Race Weekend! – Fri – Sun, 7/11 – 7/13
Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race is the highlight of this race weekend.
Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma | (800) 870-7223 | sonomaraceway.com

Long Barn Dinner – Sat, 7/12, 5 pm
Guests will dine together on one long table in the barn for a rustic 3-course dinner, paired with wine ($150).
McEvoy Ranch, 5935 Red Hill Rd, Petaluma | (707) 477-9193 | mcevoyranch.com

Sunday Funday – Sun, 7/13, 1 – 4 pm
An afternoon of family fun with face painting, arts and crafts, family yoga, music, lawn games & more.
Sonoma Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen | (707) 996-3166 | sonomabg.org

Tuesday Farmers’ Market – Tue, 7/15, 5 – 8 pm
The farmers’ market on the Plaza offers great local produce, artisan vendors, food trucks, and live music – Fun!
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma | sonomastuesdaynightmarket.com

Arts / Theater Arts This Week in Sonoma Valley

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Thu – Sun, 7/11 – 7/26, 7:30 pm (*2 pm Sun)
Sonoma Arts Live presents a jazzy musical featuring con men and the elite of French Riviera.
Sonoma Comm. Center, 276 East Napa St, Sonoma | (707) 484-4874 | sonomaartslive.org

SIFF Monthly Screening – Tue, 7/15, 6:15 pm
SIFF presents Kill the Jockey – a hypnotic thriller set in the underworld of Buenos Aires horse racing.
Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St East, Sonoma | (707) 387-2815 | sonomafilmfest.org

Cinema Viansa – Thu, 7/17, 7 – 10 pm
An evening of Italian-inspired cinema featuring the animated movie Luca.
Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma | (800) 995-4740 | viansa.com

The Nature of Being – Wed – Sun, thru 9/7, 11 am – 5 pm
Retrospective works by Nancy Genn explore American abstract expressionism.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 555 Broadway, Sonoma | (707) 939-7862 | svma.org

Winged Wonders – Daily, thru 10/31, 10 am – 5 pm
Fantastical giant bamboo birds including woodpeckers, owls, quail and more.
Sonoma Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen | (707) 996-3166 | sonomabg.org

Upcoming Events


Hot Summer Nights – Fri, 7/18, 5 – 8 pm
Dance, sip, and celebrate summer at this happy hour dance party.
El Paseo Courtyard, 414 1st St East, Sonoma | (707) 321-1405

28th Annual Sonoma City Party – Tue, 8/5, 5 – 9:30 pm
Celebrate The Year of the Farmer with festivities, food, wine, live performances & community vibes.
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma | sonomacity.org

Transcendence Theatre – Thu – Sun, 8/7 – 8/17, 5 pm (7:30 pm showtime)
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical presented under the stars by Broadway performers.
Field of Dreams, 151 1st St West, Sonoma | (877) 424-1414 | bestnightever.org

Music This Week In Sonoma Valley:

Live Music at Fairmont Sonoma – Fri, 7/11, 5 – 8 pm
Cozy up at an outdoor firepit and enjoy live music by ZigZag with seasonal bites & beverages.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma | (707) 938-9000 | fairmont-sonoma.com

Simmer Down Saturday – Sat, 7/12, 6 – 8 pm
Simmer down with a glass of wine and the Jami Jamison Band on the patio.
Muscardini Cellars, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood | (707) 933-9305 | muscardinicellars.com

Valley of the Moon Music Festival – 7/12 – 7/27
VOMMF presents Liaisons – celebrating artistic and personal connections.
Hanna Center, La Luz Center & Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma | valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org

Sonoma Sundays on the Plaza – Sun, 7/13, 2 – 5 pm
Free concert featuring Ren Geisick performing soulful Americana roots music.
Grinstead Amphitheater, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma | musicinplace.org


FOR MORE INFORMATION: sonomavalley.com

Remember…

…when embarking on a wine tasting adventure in Northern California, having a designated driver is paramount to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Destination Drivers offers exceptional private wine drivers who cater to personalized itineraries, prioritize safety, and enhance the overall wine tasting experience. By hiring a designated driver through Destination Drivers, wine enthusiasts can fully savor the flavors of the region without compromising their well-being or that of others.

So, when planning your next Sonoma, Napa, Lodi or Sierra Foothills wine tour, remember the importance of a designated driver and make responsible choices to create lasting memories. Our prices are affordable for anyone out for a day of wine tasting and certainly less costly than the $10,000 – $20,000 cost of a DUI, not to mention losing your license or worse, being responsible for a life changing accident. 

 Have fun and most importantly, Stay Safe!

Testimonials

  • star rating  Great Day of Wine Tasting without the Stress!  - Destination Drivers did an amazing job taking care of us on our trip to Paso Robles. Their communication was excellent and our driver, Deneen, was friendly and helpful. We had a great day of wine tasting without the worry of driving! Thank you!

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    March 12, 2025

    star rating  Took the anxiety out of finding remote wineries  - Sean took great care of us. Very knowledgeable regarding the local area and wineries we had booked ourselves. If you're hesitant on having someone drive your vehicle, don't be. Sean was extremely courteous and thoughtful. Would definitely recommend!

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    September 26, 2024

    star rating  Girlfriends Wine Tasting Day  - Terri was absolutely amazing! She drove a group of seven of us women for a fabulous day of wine tasting, and her service exceeded all expectations! From the moment she arrived, she was attentive and professional—grabbing our bags, keeping us on schedule, and making sure the entire day ran smoothly. Terri’s friendly and accommodating demeanor added so much to our experience, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy ourselves. If you’re looking for someone to make your special day stress-free and enjoyable, destination drivers is the one to call! Highly recommend! We can’t wait to come back.

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    November 23, 2024
  • star rating  Girls Wine Tasting Trip  - Fantastic!! Nuno was amazing- he was a super safe driver, had our best interests in mind, lovely conversation, respectful, We would definitely recommend!

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    November 14, 2024

    star rating  Great idea to get around town safety  - It’s was the greatest plan we made. Jerry was super helpful, knowable and flexible.
    We have a really great time and Jerry was a very safe driver.

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    July 11, 2024

    star rating  Wonderful experience - Such a great trip knowing we could enjoy all our wine tastings and have a safe drive back. Dee was wonderful at our Paso Robles tastings. She gave us great recommendations for other things to do. She was fun and personable. Sean was great on our Santa Barbara tastings. He treated us like royalty checking in on us and making sure we were happy. Made a great recommendation for a winery we loved. I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a fun, safe way to check out all the wonderful wineries . Thanks Dee and Sean.

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    May 5, 2025
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