Things to Do in Windsor, CA July 2026
Fireworks over Keiser Park, free concerts on the Town Green, taco fest, Sunday farmers markets, and a whole lot of small-town summer. Here is your hometown guide to a great Fourth of July and everything happening this month.
Summer hits full stride in Windsor, and the Town Green is the place to be. From the boom of fireworks on the Third of July to free Thursday-night concerts under the trees, tacos and lowriders rolling down Market Street, and the farmers market celebrating a big birthday, there is something happening nearly every week.
Whether you live here or you are passing through Sonoma County wine country, save this page, grab a low-back lawn chair, and make the most of a Windsor summer.
The July Event Calendar
Dated happenings listed in order, start to finish. Most take place right on the Windsor Town Green.
Windsor Kaboom! Fireworks Show
Sonoma County’s biggest Independence Day party, hosted by the Town of Windsor and the Active 20-30 Club. Live music, food, and a Kid’s Zone all afternoon, capped by a huge fireworks show over the park. Bring blankets, low chairs, and a cooler (under 60 qt); leave glass, pets, drones, and your own fireworks at home. The SMART train runs a special late-night service to beat the parking crunch.
Tickets & details ↗Farmers Market 25th Birthday Bash
The Windsor Certified Farmers Market turns 25, and they are throwing a party. Expect birthday cake, live tunes from the Windsor Jazz Ensemble, and tables piled high with Sonoma County produce, baked goods, flowers, fish, and farm-fresh everything. Grab brunch and settle in at the big redwood picnic tables.
Market info ↗Summer Ice Cream Social at the Senior Center
A sweet afternoon of ice cream and good company for Windsor’s older adults. Space is limited and you will need to sign up in advance, so call or stop by the Senior Recreation Center to save your spot.
Senior Center info ↗Family Movies on the Green: Lilo & Stitch
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (PG) lights up the Green’s new LED screen, presented by People 4 Parks Windsor. Bring a blanket or low-back chair (no blankets on the lawn before 4:30 pm) and pick up dinner from a downtown spot. Part of Windsor’s free Tuesday-night summer movie series, which continues on Tuesdays through the month.
Movie series ↗Summer Nights on the Green: Ryan Woodard Band
The 24th season of Summer Nights rolls into July with the high-energy Ryan Woodard Band, blending rock, pop, and blues. Shop the Thursday farmers market, grab al fresco street food along Market Street, and settle in for free live music with family lawn games. Low-back chairs up front, please.
Concert series ↗Windsor Taco Fest & Lowrider Show
One of Windsor’s most beloved traditions. Sample tacos from top Sonoma County chefs competing for “crowd favorite,” plus elote, churros, paletas, and a margarita, beer, and wine garden (21+). Cruise Market Street to vote on 100-plus lowriders and classic cars, browse the makers market, and dance to live ranchera music and DJs. Proceeds support Windsor’s Día de los Muertos festival.
Festival info & tickets ↗Family Movies on the Green: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
A summer classic under the stars. E.T. takes over the Green’s big screen for another free family movie night. Same easy routine: blankets or low chairs after 4:30 pm, snacks from downtown, and a feel-good film the whole crew will love.
Movie series ↗Summer Nights on the Green: Freestone Peaches
Northern California’s premier Allman Brothers tribute brings dual harmony guitars, double drums, and Hammond organ to the Green. Pair it with the Thursday farmers market and the street-food row for a full summer evening out.
Concert series ↗Summer Nights on the Green: Sacred Fire Band
A Bay Area favorite, Sacred Fire delivers the fiery guitar, horns, and percussion of a Santana tribute, from “Black Magic Woman” to “Smooth.” Bring your dancing shoes and a low chair and join the crowd on the lawn.
Concert series ↗Summer Nights on the Green: Moonalice
Close out July with Moonalice, a ten-piece serving psychedelic soul and rock-tinged Americana with deep Bay Area roots. One more free Thursday night of music, market, and lawn games on the Green.
Concert series ↗All Summer Long in Windsor
The standing favorites you can count on all month, no special date required.
Windsor Certified Farmers Market
The heart of the Green all season. Sunday mornings (9:00 am–12:30 pm) bring produce, brunch, BBQ, and live music; Thursday nights (5:00–8:00 pm, June through August) pair the market with the Summer Nights concerts and international street food. Note: no Thursday market on July 2.
701 McClelland Drive at Market Street
Market info ↗Summer Reading at Windsor Regional Library
Keep the kids reading and earn prizes with the Sonoma County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up at the branch or online. The Windsor Regional Library is open daily (hours vary) and hosts story times and programs through the season. Check the events calendar for what is on this week.
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Library events ↗Parks, Trails & Fresh Air
Windsor sits in the heart of Sonoma County. Lace up, head out, and enjoy the long summer evenings.
Foothill Regional Park
A 211-acre wilderness park in the east-Windsor foothills with about 6.8 miles of trails, from the easy, wheelchair-accessible Three Lakes Trail to the climb up Alta Vista, plus three ponds for fishing and ridge-top views over the county. Open daily 7:00 am to sunset; dogs on leash.
1351 Arata Lane
Park & trail map ↗Keiser Park
Windsor’s big community park, with walking paths, sports fields, and playgrounds across roughly 27 acres, and the home of the Third of July Kaboom fireworks. A great spot for a morning walk or an evening picnic with the family.
700 Windsor River Road
Windsor parks list ↗Windsor Town Green
The center of it all: concerts, movies, the farmers market, festivals, fountains for the kids, and redwood picnic tables ringed by shops and restaurants. If you only visit one place in Windsor, make it here.
701 McClelland Drive
Town events ↗Where to Eat Around the Green
Walk off your tacos or settle in for dinner. A few hometown favorites within steps of the Town Green.
KIN Windsor
Right on the Town Green, KIN serves a seasonal California menu of elevated comfort food in a family-friendly room. A solid choice before a concert or movie night.
View KIN ↗GRATA Italian Eatery
Just off the Green, GRATA dishes up Sonoma-inspired pasta, wood-fired plates, and cocktails with indoor and patio seating, seven nights a week.
186 Windsor River Road
View GRATA ↗Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar
An award-winning Sonoma County staple for Memphis-style barbecue and elevated Southern comfort food in a lively, chic setting.
9098 Brooks Road South
KC’s American Kitchen
A popular local spot on the Town Green for hearty American comfort food and a friendly, easygoing vibe. Great for a casual lunch or dinner with the kids.
Hungry for more? Browse the full lineup of Windsor eateries through the Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Faith & Town Hall
Where Windsor gathers to worship, learn, and run the town.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
A welcoming bilingual (Spanish and English) parish at the heart of Windsor, with weekend Mass, weekly Adoration, and summer faith-formation and Vacation Bible School programs for kids. Visitors are always welcome.
8400 Old Redwood Highway · (707) 837-8962
Mass times & info ↗Town of Windsor: Camps, Programs & Town Hall
Summer means day camps, swim lessons, and youth and senior programs run by Windsor Parks & Recreation. Browse the recreation guide to sign up. Curious how the town works? Town Council and commission meetings are open to the public. Find agendas and the full event calendar on the town website.
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Town of Windsor ↗Good to Know
A few quick tips to make your Windsor summer easy and breezy.
Make the most of the Green
One quick note
We do our best to keep this guide current, but we cannot promise every Windsor happening is listed here, and dates, times, and details can change. Please confirm with the event organizer before you head out. This community guide is not affiliated with the organizers featured above and cannot guarantee the accuracy of every detail.
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