📅 Through June 14, 2026 · All June

Art at the Source Preview Show — SebArts Gallery

Before you hit the open studio trail, stop into the Sebastopol Center for the Arts gallery to see the Art at the Source Preview Show, running through June 14. This curated group exhibition features participating artists and gives you a taste of the range of work you’ll encounter across the county. It’s also the place to grab your free studio catalog and interactive map — essential tools for planning your tour route efficiently.

📅 Saturday · June 20, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 PM

New Exhibition Opening Reception — SebArts

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts hosts a gallery opening reception on Saturday, June 20, from 2 to 4 PM. SebArts is Sebastopol’s cultural anchor — it brings more than 50,000 artists and art lovers through its doors each year with curated gallery exhibitions, literary programming, ceramics studios, and youth art classes. Opening receptions are social, free-to-attend affairs where you can meet the artists and see new work fresh off the wall. Check the SebArts website closer to the date for the specific exhibition details.

📅 Mon–Fri · June 22–26, 2026

SebArts Summer Art Camp — “Drawing Stories: Nature to Narrative”

SebArts runs their 2026 Summer Art Camp the last week of June, with a week-long session called “Drawing Stories: Nature to Narrative” designed for ages 7–12. Kids explore visual storytelling through drawing, using the Sonoma County landscape as their source material. SebArts summer camps are well-regarded locally for hands-on instruction and creative encouragement — a great option if you have kids and you’re in town that week. Additional sessions run through July.

📅 Wednesdays · June 3, 10, 17, 24 · All June

Peacetown at Ives Park — All June Wednesdays

Every Wednesday evening all June, Ives Park transforms into Sebastopol’s outdoor living room. Different local and regional bands play each week across a wide range of genres — roots rock, soul, R&B, Latin, bluegrass, swing. Food trucks, Lagunitas beer on tap, and local wine keep everyone fed and hydrated throughout the evening. The specific band is announced weekly — check peacetown.org for the current lineup.

Peacetown also runs an indoor Tuesday evening series at HopMonk Tavern (6–8:30 PM, Wednesdays in The Abbey — free admission, food and drink available). A solid indoor backup if the weather turns sideways, or just a great weekday night out on its own.

📅 Open Daily — All June

Explore The Barlow — Sebastopol’s Artisan Market District

The Barlow is a 12-acre outdoor artisan market district with a founding rule: all tenants must be local and must make their own products. The result is one of the most genuinely local food and drink districts in California. Stroll between craft breweries (Crooked Goat Brewing), acclaimed wine tasting rooms (Kosta Browne, MacPhail), distilleries, coffee roasters (Taylor Lane Organic Coffee), artisan bakeries (Sarmentine), and sit-down restaurants — all made by Sonoma County hands.

June is a great time to wander The Barlow: weather is mild, outdoor seating is everywhere, and the Wednesday evening concert series brings extra energy to the district. Kids’ programming includes free Barlow Builders craft activities on Saturdays (10:30–11:30 AM in front of Sarmentine Bakery) and Story Time at Acorn at 10 AM — good for families with young kids.

📅 Open Daily — All June (Reservations Recommended)

Merry Edwards Winery — Single-Vineyard Pinot Noir Tasting

Founded in 1997 by one of California’s first highly acclaimed female winemakers, Merry Edwards Winery produces critically acclaimed, terroir-driven, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from 80 acres of Russian River Valley fruit. Tastings are relaxed and genuinely educational — you’re tasting across different vineyards, different soils, different expressions of the same grape. June is a great time to visit before summer crowds descend on better-known Napa and Healdsburg corridors.

📅 Open Daily — All June (Reservations Required)

Lynmar Estate — Pinot Noir & Chardonnay on a Stunning Property

Located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, Lynmar Estate is a preeminent producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The property is stunning — resident proprietors Lynn and Anisya Fritz are deeply involved in daily operations and the estate gardens are some of the most beautiful in the county. Tastings take place on the terrace overlooking the vineyards, making this one of the most scenic tasting experiences in West Sonoma County.

📅 Fri–Sun + Live Music Fridays — All June

Pax Wines Tasting Room at The Barlow — Live Music Fridays

Pax Mahle is one of California’s most respected Syrah and Rhône-variety producers, and his tasting room inside The Barlow is a laidback, approachable place to explore his lineup. Every Friday evening through the summer, Pax hosts Live Music Fridays starting at 5 PM — wine, local musicians, and The Barlow vibe, without any pretension. A great way to kick off the weekend in Sebastopol.

📅 Open Daily — All June

Joe Rodota Trail — Bike or Walk Through Sonoma Farmland

The Joe Rodota Trail is a paved multi-use path running through Sebastopol and connecting to the wider Sonoma County trail network. June is prime riding weather — cool mornings, clear afternoons. Rent a bike from Sebastopol Bike Center (just off The Barlow) if you don’t have one, and head east toward Santa Rosa or west through farmland and orchards. The trail is low-traffic, scenic, and a genuinely enjoyable way to see the area at a slower pace.

📅 Anytime — All June

Florence Avenue Sculpture Walk — Whimsical Street Art by Patrick Amiot

Take a slow walk or drive down Florence Avenue near downtown Sebastopol and discover one of the North Bay’s most delightful public art surprises: whimsical sculptures made entirely from recycled objects by local artists Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent. Robots, animals, and fantastical characters line the residential street in vivid color. It’s completely free, takes about 20 minutes on foot, and is genuinely surprising even if you’ve seen it before. Great for kids, great for photos, great just to slow down for a minute.

📅 Anytime — All June

Bodega Bay & Sonoma Coast State Beach — Day Trip

Sebastopol sits about 30 minutes from the Sonoma Coast on Highway 1 — one of the most dramatic stretches of California coastline. June mornings can be foggy on the coast (classic “Sonoma Coast June gloom”), but the afternoons often clear to brilliant blue and the hiking at spots like Shell Beach, Goat Rock, and Bodega Head is world-class. Pack layers, bring a good jacket, and plan to arrive by noon for the best chance at clear skies. Fresh fish and chips at Spud Point Crab Co. in Bodega Bay is mandatory.

📅 Open for Service — All June

Ramen Gaijin — Japanese Ramen with Local Sonoma Ingredients

Ramen Gaijin has become a Sebastopol institution — handcrafted Japanese ramen that leans into local Sonoma County ingredients and seasonal produce in ways a traditional Tokyo ramen shop wouldn’t. The broth is serious, the noodles are house-made, and the small plates are worth ordering. It’s beloved by locals and a consistent top recommendation for visitors. Arrive early or expect a wait on weekends.

📅 Open for Service — All June

Goldfinch — Northern California Cuisine Cooked Over Open Fire

Goldfinch is one of Sebastopol’s most celebrated restaurants — Northern California cuisine cooked around an open wood fire, with most ingredients sourced locally from Sonoma County farms. The menu changes with the season, which in June means early summer produce: strawberries, snap peas, early corn, and fresh herbs. The dining room is intimate and warm; reservations are highly recommended. This is a restaurant worth planning your trip around.

📅 Open for Service — All June

Cozy Plum — Sebastopol’s Beloved Plant-Based Spot

Cozy Plum has earned a faithful following for its inventive plant-based menu — dishes like stuffed jalapeños and a mushroom gouda burger that satisfy even non-vegans. It’s the kind of place that makes vegetarian and vegan eating feel like a genuine treat rather than a compromise. Very much in the Sebastopol spirit of good food, good values, and no pretension. A solid pick for lunch or a casual dinner.

📅 Open for Service — All June

Campanella — Italian-American Classics, Dog-Friendly Patio

Campanella offers Italian-American classics in a comfortable, dog-friendly setting — pasta, wood-fired dishes, and a wine list that leans on local Sonoma and Italian producers. It’s a great option for a relaxed dinner, particularly if you’re dining with a group or want to bring your dog to the patio. The vibe is warm and unpretentious, which is very on-brand for Sebastopol.

📅 All June — Self-Guided

Halleck Vineyard — Intimate Pinot Noir Tasting in Sebastopol Hills

Halleck Vineyard, perched on Burnside Road in the Sebastopol Hills, offers a range of intimate tasting experiences that stand apart from the bigger Sonoma County wineries. They specialize in premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their Sebastopol estate, and the tasting experience is genuinely personal — often poured by the winemakers themselves. Not far from The Barlow or Bodega Bay, making it easy to combine with a broader West County day.

📅 All June

Ives Park — Sebastopol’s Community Green Space

Even beyond the Peacetown Wednesday concerts, Ives Park is worth a visit on any afternoon in June. The park features wide green lawns, a creek, walking paths, and towering redwoods that keep the space cool even on warm afternoons. It’s the kind of neighborhood park that tells you everything about a town’s character. Pack a picnic, let the kids run, and enjoy the shade. Restrooms and parking on-site.