Fall Into Downtown Martinez
Come for the events. Stay to shop, dine and explore all season long!
Celebrate fall and the holidays in Downtown Martinez with Halloween fun, beer crawls, shopping, Santa visits and festive community events.
Downtown Martinez is packed with fall and holiday happenings, from Halloween fun and craft beer to holiday shopping, Santa visits and festive celebrations.
Classic Cars Return to Main Street for One Last Show
Thursday, October 8, 2026
6 – 8pm
Catch the final Downtown Martinez Car Show of 2026 on Thursday, October 8, with cars, music, and local businesses on Main Street in Martinez. Photo: Facebook/Downtown Martinez
Stroll past an eye-catching lineup of classic, custom, and specialty vehicles, admire the craftsmanship and unique details on display, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts as you explore local shops and restaurants while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of a lively community evening downtown.
Admission is FREE
Main Street, Downtown Martinez
14th Annual Zombie Brew Crawl
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1–4 PM
Enjoy 30+ craft beers, zombie costumes, and individual and group costume contests throughout downtown.
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11 AM–2 PM
Enjoy free family fun with trick-or-treating, decorated car trunks, plus booths, crafts, games and activities.
Fall Window Decorating Contest
October 1–24, 2026
Vote through October 24
Make a day of it! Grab a latte, stroll through downtown, vote for your favorite decorated window and enjoy free weekend parking.
Pink Friday & Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, November 20, 2026
5–9 PM
Kick off the holidays with pink-lit storefronts, holiday shopping, live entertainment, an evening market and the downtown tree lighting.
Small Business Saturday & Holiday Gift Guide Launch
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Shop small, discover local gifts and celebrate the launch of Downtown Martinez’s Holiday Gift Guide. Prizes and fun on the plaza!
Santa House
Coming in November
Santa returns for seasonal visits downtown, with dates and hours to be announced.
Santa Beer Crawl
Saturday, December 12, 2026
1–4 PM
Enjoy a festive afternoon of beer tastings and holiday fun throughout downtown.
Every ticket purchased and event attended helps Downtown Martinez & Company support local businesses and reinvest in the downtown community.
Shop small. Dine local. Celebrate downtown.
For the complete event calendar, visit DowntownMartinez.org.
