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“Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.downtownnovato.com/events
Downtown Novato | Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave Novato, CA 94945
North Bay

Event Details

“Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026)

Downtown Novato Buisness Association

ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back!
June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats
Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks
Cocktails, beer & wine
Great food
Fun for all ages
Downtown Novato
FREE TO ATTEND
Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert closes to cars and opens to one giant party. Bring your friends and join us as we kick off summer!!
Presented by the Downtown Novato Business Association — made up of 430 businesses located in Downtown Novato and our local business sponsors.

Upcoming “Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*https://www.downtownnovato.com/events
Categories: *Top Pick*, Block Party, Community, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Live Music
Address: Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave Novato, CA 94945

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