City of Novato, CA

⁠The 2026 Trash to Treasures Spring Flea Market will return to the Margaret Todd Senior Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9am - 2pm!

Admission to this market is free! The market is held indoors, rain or shine. The snack bar will feature hot coffee and many more tasty eats available for purchase. ⁠Come shop for unique second-hand treasures. 

The application period has closed.

Novato Parks & Recreation and Novato First Responders invite members of our adaptive needs community, and their families, to join us for a day of fun with friends from a galaxy far, far away...🪐

Saturday, April 18th, 2026
 12 PM - 2 PM

The 5th Annual Novato Spectrum Safety Event focuses on connecting our adaptive needs community to our Novato First Responders and other valuable resources in our City and County to continue to build strong relationships within our community. The event will feature out of this world activities geared specifically for participants with adaptive needs provided by local partner agencies who directly support the adaptive needs community.

RSVP to this FREE #NovatoFUN event at www.novato.gov/regforfun starting Tuesday, February 10.

Please note, this event has been specifically curated for individuals with physical or cognitive adaptive needs and will not include loud music, bright lights, or overly stimulating sensory activities. Service animals welcome, please leave pets at home.

Pocket Park
950 Seventh Street 
Novato, CA

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The Downtown Novato Community Farmers' Market is held every Tuesday from May 5 through October 27, on Sherman Avenue between Grant and De Long Avenues. Hours are 4pm – 8pm from May through September and 4pm – 7pm in October. Join your friends and family in the heart of downtown to enjoy a diverse selection of fresh produce from local farmers, prepared and packaged foods to enjoy at the market or to go, local artisan booths and activities for kids. Come check out all the market has to offer, grab some dinner and shop downtown.

You can walk, bike, drive or take public transit — the choice is yours! The location on Sherman Avenue is just a train or bus ride away, conveniently located between the Novato Downtown SMART Station and the Redwood Boulevard & Grant Avenue Transit Station. Additionally, bike racks are available near the market on Sherman Avenue at Cain Lane and in the City Administrative Offices arking Lot.Learn more at novato.gov/farmersmarket.

El Mercado de Agricultores Comunitario del Centro de Novato se celebra todos los martes del 5 de mayo al 27 de octubre, en Sherman Avenue,as aenidas Grant y De Long. El horario es de 4:00 a 8:0 p. m. de mayo a septiembre y de 4:00 a 7:00 p.m. en octubre. Reúnase con sus amigos y familiares en el corazón del centro de la ciudad para disfrutar de una variada selección de productos frescos de agricultores locales, alimentos preparados y envasados para disfrutar en el mercado o para llevar, puestos de artesanos locales y actividades para niños. Venga a ver todo lo que el mercado tiene para ofrecer, cene algo y compre en el centro.

Puede caminar, andar en bicicleta, conducir o tomar el transporte público: ¡la elección es suya! La ubicación en Sherman Avenue está a solo un viaje en tren o autobús, convenientemente ubicada entre la estación Novato Downtown SMART y la estación de tránsito Redwood Boulevard y Grant Avenue. Además, hay portabicicletas disponibles cerca del mercado en Sherman Avenue en Cain Lane y en el estacionamiento de las oficinas administrativas de la ciudad.

Aprenda más en novato.gov/farmersmarket.

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The City of Novato invites our community to join us on Monday, June 1 at 6:00 PM on the steps of Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue, for a Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration and recognition of Pride Month! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Novato Parks and Recreation offers two outdoor concert series during the summer months!

2026 Concerts on the Green

Join us on select Fridays in June, July, and August. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and don’t forget to pack your favorite snacks and drinks!⁠
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June 5 - Git With It (Pop/R&B/Classic Rock/Funk/Oldies Cover Band)⁠
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July 10 - Sean Carscadden Trio (Americana/Blues/New Orleans Funk)⁠
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July 17 - The Fell Swoop (SF Funk/Soul/Disco/Dance Pop)⁠
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August 7 - Big Blu Soul Quartet (Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Funk)⁠
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August 21 - Anthony Arya (Americana Rock)⁠
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Free Admission |  6PM - 8PM⁠
At Novato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Ave.⁠
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Please note:  While we love our furry friends, we kindly ask that you leave them at home for this event.⁠

2026 Hot Amphitheater Nights

Join us for select Saturdays in June, July and August!

June 27 – Maya Latin Tribute Band (Latin Tribute Dance Band)⁠

July 25 – Top Shelf Classics (Soul, R&B, Motown, Pop, Funk, & Jazz)⁠

August 29 – Club 90 (Dance Music/1960's to Today)⁠

Free Admission | 5:00-7:00pm

Held at the Hamilton Amphitheater, 601 N. Hamilton Pkwy

There will be food available for purchase at this event. Feel free to bring your own picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Please note that we kindly ask you to leave your furry friends at home.  

Parking for the Hot Amphitheater Nights Concert Series is available at the Hamilton Community Center Parking Lot or the Old Hamilton Gym Parking Lot. Both lots are a short walk away from the venue. 

Interested in performing at our summer concerts? Submit your band's information through our Summer Concert Series Band Application.

Click here to apply and join our vibrant music scene in Novato!

More information coming soon!

Cheer on the Novato Gymnastics Team as they host top talent from across the Greater Bay Area at the Novato Classic, held at the Novato Gymnastics Center. To learn more, visit www.novatogymnastics.gov.

Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services will be holding its 2026 Holiday Crafts Faire on Friday, December 4th, 6PM-9PM, and Saturday, December 5th 10AM-4PM at the Margaret Todd Senior Center located at 1560 Hill Road, Novato.

There will be over 50 artisans selling handmade crafts including jewelry, ceramics, specialty foods, wreaths, ornaments, bath and body products and more! There will be entertainment throughout the event and food will be available. It is recommended that shoppers bring cash as we cannot guarantee all vendors will be able to accept credit cards. Don’t miss this great opportunity to purchase unique holiday gifts! Admission is free to the public on both days. 

Vendor applications will be available beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

For more general information about this event or to be added to the email list, please call 415-899-8290 or email novatofun@novato.gov.

Parking

Margaret Todd Senior Center Main Parking Lot & Overflow Parking at the Hill Education Center Parking Lot

Hill Recreation Area Bocce Ball and Pickle Ball Court Parking

More information coming soon!

More information coming soon!