Novato News & Events

There are plenty of things to do in Novato. Check in regularly with Shop Local Novato for the latest Novato news & events.


National Plant a Flower Day is Coming, March 12th

National Plant a Flower Day is Coming, March 12th

The first official day of Spring is March 20th, though there’s no reason to wait till then to start planning some new planting projects. Indeed, it’s National Plant a Flower
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Your Loving Local Guide to Valentine’s Day Planning

Your Loving Local Guide to Valentine’s Day Planning

February is a short month, but that’s no excuse for leaving Valentine’s Day till the last minute.
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Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet! (with a little help from Novato businesses)

Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet! (with a little help from Novato businesses)

With the New Year comes new intentions, some goal setting, and hopefully time to get off the couch and move around a little.
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Bounce into the New Year in Novato

Bounce into the New Year in Novato

Grown ups have a few great options for New Year entertainment in Novato.
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2017 Holiday Gift Guide

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Check out our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, which features nine categories of gifts for everyone on your list!
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Shop Local for Thanksgiving 2017

Shop Local for Thanksgiving 2017

To sort through the busy season, here are some local businesses, events, and holiday tips to help you along your way.
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Get Set For Halloween 2017 in Novato

Get Set For Halloween 2017 in Novato

Storefronts are lined with bright orange pumpkins, which means everyone’s favorite haunted holiday is back.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Novato

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Novato

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th, which makes it a great time to highlight some of the Hispanic businesses that are vibrant members of our City’s business community.
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Annual Novato Sidewalk Sale

Annual Novato Sidewalk Sale

Come stroll down Grant Avenue in Downtown Novato and take advantage of the sizzling end of season deals local stores are offering.
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It’s Back to School Time in Novato

It’s Back to School Time in Novato

Nothing says “summer’s almost over” like the Back to School notices that start cropping up in stores at this time of year.
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Catch a Comedy Star in Novato

Catch a Comedy Star in Novato

Comedy don’t have to head over the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy high-quality stand up comedy.
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Celebrate Summer and Shop Local!

Celebrate Summer and Shop Local!

It’s time for backyard barbeques, sunny days in the yard, and afternoons lazing in a hammock with a good book.
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Keep it Local for Father’s Day

Keep it Local for Father’s Day

It’s Father’s Day on June 18th. Dad may say he doesn’t want you to go to too much trouble, but you know he’d probably appreciate a little Father’s Day recognition,
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2017 Easter Brunch, Egg Hunts and More

2017 Easter Brunch, Egg Hunts and More

Easter Sunday is April 16th this year. For many Novato families, that means Easter Sunday brunch at one of our town’s popular brunch spots.
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Shop Local Novato 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here

Shop Local Novato 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here

As we count down the days to the holidays, hopefully we’re picking up great gifts and checking people off our holiday gift list. We’ve just launched a Shop Local Novato
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Nordstrom Rack set to open Spring 2017 in Novato

Nordstrom Rack set to open Spring 2017 in Novato

Fans of stylish savings will be excited to hear that a new Nordstrom Rack is set to open at Novato’s Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in the spring of 2017.
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