With no crowds, great weather and a few lodging deals, spring may be the perfect time for a weekend getaway to the Sonoma Valley.

Festivals, winery open houses, cooking classes and more are available four hours to the south. With everything from hiking to cooking to wine tasting and a festival or two of note, Sonoma has something for everyone.

A top 10 list of possibilities:

1. Explore regional parks on a docent-led wildflower walk (multiple dates and locations).
2. Take spring-inspired cooking classes at Ramekins, Depot Hotel Restaurant, COPIA, John Ash Restaurant and more (multiple dates).
3. Celebrate the Carneros wine-growing region at April in Carneros, April 19-20.
4. See the Picasso Ceramics Exhibit at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, May 3-June 29.
5. Attend a winemaker dinner at one of the region’s acclaimed wineries (multiple dates and locations).
6. Get your motor running at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway, May 16-18.
7. Get your Passport to Sonoma Valley, a valleywide winery open house weekend happening May 17-18.
8. Boogie down at the Sonoma Jazz+ Festival featuring Kool and the Gang, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall and Bonnie Raitt. The May 22-25 Memorial Day weekend also includes the Wine & Song music and wine pairing around the Sonoma Plaza.
9. Take a ride back in time at the Wine Country Classic Car Races at Infineon Raceway, May 31-June 1.
10. Make a toast to the Vintage Race Car Festival in Sonoma Plaza on May 31.