Things to Do in Glen Ellen, CA
August 2026 — the last golden stretch of summer
August in Glen Ellen arrives dry and gold. The hills above Sonoma Creek fade from green to toast, the vines along Arnold Drive hang heavy with fruit that isn’t quite ready for harvest yet, and the whole valley seems to exhale into its last unhurried weeks before fall. This is fair season, farmers market season, and the rare month when Broadway shows up under an open sky just down the road.
Here’s what’s actually happening in and around the village this month — real dates, real addresses, verified in July 2026 ahead of publication.
August 2026 Events Calendar
Listed in chronological order
Tails & Trails
In honor of National Dog Month, leashed pups are welcome to join this ranger-led walk through Beauty Ranch’s shaded trails and historic orchard.
More Info →Glen Ellen Farmers’ Market
The village’s open-air Sunday market runs every week this August (2, 9, 16, 23 & 30), with local produce, prepared foods, and a genuine neighborhood feel on the former Dunbar Elementary campus.
More Info →Jack London’s Medicine Case
A Jack London Society Speaker Series talk on the drugs and remedies that shaped London’s life and literature, part of the park’s yearlong celebration of his 150th birthday.
More Info →Sonoma County Fair Flower Show Preview Party
An early look at the Hall of Flowers displays before the fairgrounds officially open — a quiet, pretty way to kick off fair season.
More Info →Sonoma County Fair
Ten days of carnival rides, livestock competitions, the Wine Country Rodeo, live music, and the Hall of Flowers, about a 20-minute drive from Glen Ellen down Highway 12.
More Info →Ruta a los Secuoyas
A Spanish-language guided walk among the park’s tallest redwoods, an easygoing morning learning about the trees that have shaded Beauty Ranch for generations.
More Info →Drawing Trees in Mixed Media
A guided mixed-media drawing workshop set among the park’s historic orchard and oak groves. All skill levels are welcome.
More Info →Sonoma County Fair Food Bank Day
Bring three non-perishable items from the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s Most Wanted list and get into the fair for $1 general admission.
More Info →Mamma Mia! Broadway Under the Stars
Transcendence Theatre Company brings the global smash hit to Wine Country for the first time, with pre-show picnicking, local wine pours, and Broadway talent under the open sky, a short drive from Glen Ellen.
More Info →Plein Air Watercolor Landscapes
Paint the park’s golden late-summer landscape en plein air alongside fellow watercolorists, guided by local instructors.
More Info →
Where to Eat & Sip
Village dining, no reservation required to read the menu
Glen Ellen Star
Wood-fired California cuisine from Chef Ari Weiswasser, built around whatever the valley is growing that week. 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Dinner nightly; reservations recommended.
Yeti Restaurant
Nepalese-Indian fusion tucked into Jack London Village, a longtime local favorite for tandoori dishes and garlic naan after a day on the trails. Jack London Village, Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Lunch and dinner.
Poppy Glen Ellen
A cozy French-American dining room in the village’s former Fig Cafe space, known for escargot, trout, and a warm neighborhood feel. 13690 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Dinner, reservations suggested.
Reserve a Table →Glen Ellen Village Market
The village’s go-to for picnic supplies, fresh produce, and grab-and-go meals before a hike or a Broadway-under-the-stars picnic. 13751 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Open daily, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Visit Website →Parks, Gardens & the Great Outdoors
Where the dry grass meets the shade
Jack London State Historic Park
1,400 acres of trails, Beauty Ranch, the Wolf House ruins, and the House of Happy Walls Museum, marking the 150th anniversary of Jack London’s birth throughout 2026. 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. Open daily, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Visit Website →Sonoma Botanical Garden
Formerly Quarryhill, home to one of the largest wild-collected Asian plant collections anywhere, threaded with ponds, waterfalls, and shaded paths. 12841 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. Open daily, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Visit Website →Bouverie Preserve
A 535-acre sanctuary of oak woodland and chaparral, home to bobcats, gray foxes, and more than 130 bird species. Access is by scheduled guided walk only, reserve ahead. 13815 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen.
Visit Website →Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Shaded oak-woodland trails, a seasonal creek, picnic areas, and the off-leash Elizabeth Perrone Dog Park, right along Highway 12. 13630 Highway 12, Glen Ellen. Open 8:00 AM until sunset.
Visit Website →Faith & Public Safety
The people who keep the village running
Glen Ellen Community Church
A welcoming, close-knit Sunday gathering with children’s and youth ministries, meeting weekly at Mayflower Hall. 5311 O’Donnell Lane, Glen Ellen. Worship service Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Visit Website →Sonoma Valley Fire District — Glen Ellen Station
Round-the-clock fire, rescue, and paramedic coverage for the village and the surrounding hills, part of the countywide Sonoma Valley Fire District. 13445 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.
Visit Website →Schools
Getting ready for the fall bell
Woodland Star Charter School
A tuition-free, Waldorf-inspired public charter school on the former Dunbar Elementary campus, and the host site for the Sunday farmers market all August. 11700 Dunbar Road, Glen Ellen. Check the school’s calendar for the exact first day of the 2026–2027 school year.
Visit Website →A Note on This Calendar
This list was compiled and verified in July 2026 and reflects the best information available at the time of publication. We likely don’t catch every single thing happening in and around Glen Ellen this month, if you know of an event we should include, we’d love to hear about it at tiv360.com/contact-the-inventors-velocity.
Dates, times, and details are set by individual organizers and venues and are subject to change without notice. Please confirm directly with the event host before making plans. This page is not affiliated with any of the organizations, venues, or events listed above, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of third-party event details.
