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Shop Local, for Thanksgiving 2019

Thanksgiving in Novato is a fun and vibrant time. Whether you’re heading out for the Bank of Marin Turkey Trot, busy roasting a turkey at home or opting for a

A Haunted Novato Halloween

Halloween is here again, Jack O’Lanterns are out in force, and many of Novato’s traditional Halloween events take place the weekend before. So check out our Spooky Schedule and don’t

Happy 12th Birthday, Studio 4 Art. Fostering Creativity in Novato.

Studio 4 Art, the go-to place for creative expression in Novato, turns 12 this month. Artists of all ages and levels of experience have found the tools, materials and encouragement

However You Slice It, Novato’s Got Plenty o’ Pizza

Pizza lovers like nothing better than comparing the merits of slices and pies consumed on the quest for perfection. Whether you’re on your own personal pizza quest or simply someone

Back to School Rules with Shop Local Novato

It’s that time again! Preparing your child for the upcoming school year can be as exciting for you as it is for them, and our local stores are here to

5 Best Places for Wine Wednesday in Novato

Are you looking for a little something to spice up your hump-day? Then click no further, Novato is fast becoming the best place to indulge in Wine Wednesday! From upscale

Beauty Heroes Opens Flagship Store on Grant Avenue, Novato

Grant Avenue is about to get an exciting new beauty spot with the opening of Beauty Heroes on August 25th, 2019. Beauty Heroes is a popular online beauty store and

6 Best Places to Get Tacos in Novato

What’s delicious and wrapped in a tortilla? Tacos! Novato has many great places to get tacos, but we’ve narrowed it down to the best of the best. From eclectic restaurants

SLN Sits Down With Local Novato Band The Happys

Shop Local Novato recently sat down with local alternative-rock band The Happys to take a deep-dive into Novato’s music scene. They told us which venues they like to play and namechecked

Make Summer With Your Kids Special in Novato

As the school year ends, an exciting summer vacation begins. When you live in a town like Novato, you don’t always need to take your kids on an exotic, summer

Make Father’s Day Meaningful in Novato

Father’s Day is almost here! If you haven’t already made plans, there’s no time to waste. Fortunately, Novato’s full of fun stuff to do with dad. With a little planning,

Choose Your Own Novato Mother’s Day Adventure

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12th, which is right around the corner. Fortunately, there’s still time to start planning your mom’s special day. We understand that every mom is

Novato Welcomes Thailand Restaurant on May 4th

For weeks, Novato food fans have wondered about the mysterious new Thai Restaurant that popped up in Hamilton Marketplace. Well, put your curiosity to rest because the much anticipated Thailand

KC Turner’s Cookout Concert Series Returns for 2019 to HopMonk Novato

Concert curator and promoter KC Turner brings his popular Cookout Concert Series back to the HopMonk Tavern.

Get Set For a Fun Novato Easter Weekend

Easter Sunday is almost here, and with it, plenty of opportunities to enjoy candy treats, family brunches and easter egg hunts. Easter brunch is always busy so don’t forget to

Say “Aloha!” to Novato’s New Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant on April 4

Novato is set to give a warm welcome to the iconic Hawaiian plate lunch with the opening of L& L Hawaiian BBQ at 7320 Redwood Blvd (in the old Smash