Fall Highlights (September – November 2025)
• Sausalito Boat Show- Event Info
September 19–21 at Clipper Yacht Harbor: the 3rd annual showcase featuring local boats, vendors, and maritime lifeblood of the waterfront. Tickets: single-day $30, weekend pass $45; free for kids under 12
• Chili Cook-Off –Event Info
September 20 downtown: cook‑off competition among restaurants and cooking teams, with public tasting and voting—a spicy local tradition
• A Toast to Sausalito Festival – Event Info
October 18 (Caledonia Street): a beer, wine & spirits festival with three stages, around 50 art and craft vendors, and tasting packages
• Halloween Sausalito – Event Info
October 31: festive parade, pumpkin carving and dog‑costume contests, and trick‑or‑treating zones for kids and families
• Fleet Week & Blue Angels Air Show
October 10–12: Flyovers of the Blue Angels and the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate—great viewing from Sausalito waterfront or nearby headlands
• Autumn Equinox Sunset Sail
September 22: romantic sunset sail on the historic Schooner Freda B marking the equinox, featuring on‑deck drinks and Bay views
• Art Exhibitions at Sausalito Center for the Arts – Event Info
“Paint Sausalito” plein-air event: August 18 – September 14, live painting demos and artist talks
“PERSPECTIVES / SF: Artists of 1890 Bryant Street Studios”: Sept 20 – Oct 5, curated works by SF artists outside the Mission District
Winter & Holiday Season (November – December 2025)
• Holiday by the Bay
December 1–31 includes tree lighting, open studios, gingerbread house trail, lighted boat parade, and festive community programming; exact 2025 details TBD but historically run through December
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5 at Vina del Mar Park: community sing-along and lighting of the holiday tree, featuring local speeches and cheer
• Breakfast with Santa
December 6 at Sausalito Yacht Club: pancake breakfast with photo ops and two seatings (advance RSVP required)
• Winterfest Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks – Event Info
December 13 & 14 at Gabrielson Park: boat parade at 6 pm, fireworks at around 7:15. Sunday includes Jingle Bell 5K race and brunch at The Spinnaker the next morning
Ongoing & Monthly Attractions
• Sausalito Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday at Dunphy Park year‑round—great local produce, flowers, crafts, and community vibes OurSausalito.com+1
• Biscotti and Cars Classic Car Show
First Saturday of each month—classic autos and vintage charm in downtown Sausalito
Additional Activities to Enjoy
Spaulding Wooden Boat Center & Spaulding Marine Center: Tours, live boatbuilding demos, wooden sailing classes and on-the-water sails through early fall
Bay Model Visitor Center: Massive working model of the Bay—fascinating for anyone curious about civil engineering and local geography
Kayak or paddleboard Richardson Bay: Often you’ll see seals and houseboats, especially fun during calmer fall days
✅ Planning Tips
Confirm details closer to event dates, as some may still be tentative in mid‑2025.
For river‑front outdoor events (Fleet Week viewing, parade seating, boat parades), arrive early to secure a good spot—spaces fill quickly.
Layer up in Fall and Winter—bay breeze can be chilly, especially evenings.
RSVP or tickets may be required for certain events (e.g. brunch with Santa, premium seating for boat parade).