Things to Do in Rohnert Park
in October 2026
The Friendly City is alive with live music, local theater, community festivals, and all things spooky this autumn. Grab your calendar — it’s going to be a great month!
🕸️ 🎭 🎵 🎃 🕸️Whether you’re a Sonoma State student, a longtime Rohnert Park resident, or a Wine Country visitor, October delivers 15 events worth circling on your calendar. From world-class performances at the Green Music Center to an authentic Oktoberfest celebration right at SOMO Village, The Friendly City has something happening every weekend all month long.
🦇 October 2026 Event Guide 🦇
“Dear Evan Hansen” — North Bay Premiere
The critically acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen makes its highly anticipated North Bay premiere at Spreckels. This deeply human, award-winning production tackles themes of connection and belonging that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. Multiple showtimes run through October 11 — get your tickets early before this one sells out.
Sonoma State University: Big Blue Weekend
SSU’s largest annual celebration brings together students, families, alumni, and community neighbors for three full days of campus traditions, athletic events, and Seawolf pride. It’s the biggest party on the SSU calendar all year. Go Seawolves!
Live Performance: Lucía
An intimate evening with Lucía, a 24-year-old rising vocalist whose stunning artistic vision blends jazz, Latin rhythms, and modern pop. The Weill Hall Loft setting makes this one of the most personal and electric performances of the month.
Community Fall Vaccine Clinic
Stay healthy this autumn! Partnering with Safeway Pharmacy, this neighborhood clinic makes it easy to stay current on your seasonal immunizations right in the heart of SOMO Village. Walk in, roll up your sleeve, and get back to your October.
Rohnert Park City Council Regular Meeting
Stay engaged with local governance. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or watch via television broadcast on Channel 26. Your community, your voice — show up and make it count.
Santa Rosa Symphony: “Twist of Fate”
The Santa Rosa Symphony fills Weill Hall with an extraordinary performance titled Twist of Fate. Afternoon and evening showtimes are available across all three days. World-class classical music right in our own backyard — book your tickets before this one fills up.
Youth Theatre: “Spooky Shakespeare Scenes”
A perfect autumn activity for young actors! This 5-week drama class invites students to explore scenes featuring Shakespeare’s most famous ghosts, witches, and supernatural characters from Macbeth, Hamlet, and beyond. Contact Spreckels for enrollment details.
Securing Sacred Spaces Workshop
A dedicated community safety and security seminar helping faith-based organizations build safer environments for their congregations. Hosted locally at Iglesia Cristiana SE. Reservation details and updates are available via the Eventbrite Rohnert Park Directory.
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Get a Free ConsultationLive Performance: Raiatea Helm
Experience A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String featuring Raiatea Helm, one of Hawai‘i’s most celebrated vocalists and a legendary torchbearer of the traditional Hawaiian falsetto melody. A rare and deeply beautiful performance — not to be missed.
Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy
Get ready to laugh out loud! Spreckels hosts a special night featuring a curated lineup of the funniest, award-winning comics from the San Francisco stand-up scene. A perfect Saturday night out for adults looking for a big evening of laughs right here in Rohnert Park.
Annual Oktoberfest at Sally Tomatoes
Dust off your dirndl and lederhosen! Celebrate with authentic German food, Weihenstephan beer, live music, apple strudel, and hilarious community events including the Wiener Dog Race and Steinholding Competition. Prost!
Live Performance: Ingrid Michaelson
Grammy and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson brings her intimate Cozy Fall Trio Tour to Rohnert Park for an unforgettable evening of beautiful acoustic storytelling. This one fills up fast — get your tickets early.
Sonoma Guitar Series: Gaëlle Solal
Award-winning French classical guitarist Gaëlle Solal takes the stage for the Sonoma Guitar Series. Her passionate, soulful phrasing has captivated audiences in over 40 countries. An intimate and extraordinary concert experience not to be missed.
Family Concert: “Boo! Let’s Dance”
Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes for this festive family-friendly Santa Rosa Symphony concert packed with spirited, danceable rhythms! A magical October Sunday afternoon for the whole family — little ones are encouraged to dance in the aisles.
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band
Close out October with the legendary Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett. Blending blues, country, jazz, folk, and gospel, his signature genre-defying performances are unlike anything else in live music. The ultimate way to wrap up a fantastic October in Rohnert Park.
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