Things to Do in Healdsburg, CA in November 2026
Gold and crimson vineyards, a historic first district election, Thanksgiving traditions, live music and holiday kickoffs — your chronological guide to the month.
November is one of the best months to be in Healdsburg. Harvest is wrapped, the vines along Dry Creek and Alexander Valley turn brilliant shades of amber and red, and the town shifts from crush season into the cozy run-up to the holidays.
This month also carries real civic weight: on November 3, Healdsburg voters elect City Council members by district for the first time ever. Below you will find election essentials, followed by every event in strict date order — from library book clubs and Little Saint concerts to the Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot and post-holiday wine country gatherings.
🗳️ November 3, 2026 Election Guide
Healdsburg’s first-ever district-based City Council election
City Council: Districts 2 & 4
Healdsburg switched from at-large to district elections, and the first two seats on the ballot are District 2 and District 4. Districts 1, 3 and 5 follow in 2028. You can only vote in the race for the district you live in.
- District 2: Mathew Lopez, Scott Pratt, Alex Wood
- District 4: Current Mayor Chris Herrod is seeking the seat
Not sure which district you are in? The city’s interactive district map will tell you.
Local Measures to Know
- Measure H — Sonoma County Parks Sales Tax: asks voters to continue the existing one-eighth-cent sales tax (Measure M, 2018) that funds regional and city parks, trails and wildfire prevention, without raising the rate.
- Measure AB — Sonoma County Junior College District Bond: an $830 million facilities bond for Santa Rosa Junior College campuses (55% approval required).
Statewide propositions also appear on the ballot — read the official voter guide before you vote.
Vote centers are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. Check the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters for vote center and drop-box locations. This guide is nonpartisan and does not endorse any candidate or measure.
Early November
General Election Day
A milestone day for Healdsburg: the first City Council races decided by district (Districts 2 and 4), plus countywide Measure H for parks and Measure AB for Santa Rosa Junior College. See the election guide above for details.
Healdsburg Book Club: All the Colors of the Dark
The library’s first-Tuesday book club discusses Chris Whitaker’s All the Colors of the Dark. Print copies are available at the branch ahead of the meeting. Drop off your ballot and settle in for a good conversation.
Valley Queen at Little Saint
Little Saint’s free Thursday night music series continues upstairs with the Los Angeles indie rock band Valley Queen. Pair it with dinner downstairs at Healdsburg’s all plant-based restaurant and wine lounge.
Convene + Caviar | First Friday Apéro Hour
Ease into the weekend European style: Convene by Dan Kosta’s monthly First Friday apéro pairs their Russian River Valley wines with caviar in the tasting lounge at Bacchus Landing. Reservations through Tock.
Grail by Dan Kosta Winemaker Dinner
Dan Kosta hosts his annual Grail winemaker dinner at Charlie Palmer’s Folia Bar & Kitchen inside the Appellation hotel, sharing the vineyards and stories behind each wine course by course. A special-occasion splurge to start the month.
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market
The market’s first season in its new permanent home, the city’s Foley Family Community Pavilion, rolls on all month. Saturday, November 21 is the ideal morning to stock up on squash, greens, bread and flowers for your Thanksgiving table.
Veterans Day in Healdsburg
Each year the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise and American Legion Sotoyome Post 111 honor local veterans with a free breakfast for veterans and their families at the Villa, followed by a flag ceremony on the Plaza. Veterans Day is a state holiday, so expect city offices and many public services to be closed.
River Shook + ISMAY at Little Saint
A double bill of rootsy songwriting: River Shook’s country-tinged rock shares the Second Story stage with ISMAY, the Sonoma County singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in local ranch life. Arrive early — the upstairs room fills fast.
Mid-November
Healdsburg Senior Center Book Club
Sonoma County Library brings its third-Tuesday book discussion to the Senior Center. A relaxed, welcoming morning for older adults who love a good read and good company.
Haley Heynderickx at Little Saint
Portland’s Haley Heynderickx returns to Healdsburg with her intricate fingerstyle guitar and quietly powerful folk songwriting. An intimate room for an artist best heard up close — buy tickets ahead.
Jesse Welles at Little Saint
Folk troubadour Jesse Welles, known for sharp, topical songs and dry wit, plays a Friday night show. Expect a packed house and plenty of crowd sing-alongs.
“A Very Boomer Holiday” Opens at the Healdsburg Museum
After closing for installation from October 26 through November 19, the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society opens its annual holiday exhibition with a nostalgic Baby Boomer theme. A great outing for visiting grandparents and kids alike over Thanksgiving week.
SIMRIT Live at the Raven
Chart-topping world music vocalist SIMRIT blends Greek and North African folk, roots reggae, soul and psychedelic rock into a hypnotic, groove-driven live show inside downtown’s beloved nonprofit theater.
🦃 Thanksgiving Week
15th Annual Healdsburg Turkey Trot 5K
Thanksgiving in Healdsburg starts here. Thousands of runners, walkers, strollers, dogs and costumed turkeys fill Center Street for a 5K fun run through downtown. Proceeds support the Drew Esquivel Memorial Scholarship for high-achieving Healdsburg High School student-athletes. Register early at 5ktrot.com.
Thanksgiving Weekend in Wine Country at Convene
Skip the mall and bring your visiting family out for a relaxed holiday-weekend tasting at Convene’s lounge at Bacchus Landing. Book your preferred time slot through Tock.
Holiday Celebration + Marketplace at Dry Creek Vineyard
A decades-long Dry Creek Valley tradition that kicks off the holiday season: shop local makers, sip wine, and get a head start on gifts on Small Business Saturday weekend.
🥧 Thanksgiving in Healdsburg: Plan Ahead
Shop Local for the Feast
The Saturday farmers’ market on November 21 is your last full market before Thanksgiving. Arrive close to 8:30 AM for the best selection of local produce, bread and flowers.
Book Dinner Early
Downtown restaurants book up quickly for Thanksgiving Day, and some close for the holiday. Call or reserve online now if you plan to dine out.
Holiday Closures
Expect closures for Veterans Day (Nov 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov 26–27) at city offices, library branches and many businesses. Families should check the Healdsburg Unified School District calendar for Thanksgiving break dates.
Wine Country Weekend
Many Healdsburg tasting rooms host holiday-weekend events Nov 27–29. Reserve ahead, choose a designated driver, and enjoy the fall color on the backroads.
📌 About This Events Guide
This guide does not list every event happening in Healdsburg in November 2026. Have an event, business or announcement you would like included? Submit it through tiv360.com/contact-the-inventors-velocity/.
Event dates, times, prices and details can change without notice. Always confirm with the organizer or venue before attending. Healdsburg-CA.com is not affiliated with any of the event organizers, venues or businesses listed, and election information is provided for general reference only and is not an endorsement of any candidate or measure.
Information confirmed October 2026.
